Art Spotlight
 Third graders in Mr. Johnson's art class have been working hard on their Frida Kahlo portraits.
Kindness Week Feb 13-17
 In addition, the Student Council Association will be collecting packaged toothbrushes for the organization Smiles for Miles. We are asking for donations of new toothbrushes during the week of Feb 13-17th. These toothbrushes will be sent to kids in Central America. The class who collects the most toothbrushes will receive a donut party!
Valentine Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
The PTA's Valentine's Krispy Kreme fundraiser started today! Families can purchase donuts for the school by selecting "gift" and using the president@cameronpta.org email address.
Order donuts!!
Valentine's Ball Feb 24
The PTA is hosting a Valentine's Day dance on Friday, February 24 from 4-5:30 in the gym. This dance is for students in grades 3-6. Another dance will be scheduled for students in grades K-2 later on.
Students received a neon red form with information about the dance on Wednesday with a permission slip at the bottom. Please return the permission slip to your child's teacher! You can also complete an online permission slip.
The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with this event!
Family Liaison Corner
by Susana Trupo
Dear Families,
Let us talk about the consequences.
In parenting, we have logical consequences and natural consequences.
What are Natural Consequences?
In parenting, natural consequences are consequences that occur in response to behavior without parental influence. For example, if a child decides to stay up late on a school night, the natural consequence is that they will be tired to next day. Or, if a child chooses not to use a raincoat, they will get wet.
What are Logical Consequences?
Logical consequences are consequences that an adult sets. For example, if a child draws on the wall, they are instructed to clean up what they drew.
Jane Nelson (1985) outlined the 3 Rs for logical consequences. The consequences should be:
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Relatedto the behavior Related: If your child throws a toy, you take away the toy. Not related: you send her to bed early
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Respectfultowards the child and not involve shame or blame Respectful: If your child spills a drink, you say, “Oops, looks like you spilled it; what should we do now?”
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Reasonablefrom both the child’s and parent’s perspective Reasonable: If your child gets in trouble at school for not completing a homework assignment, you discuss it with him and agree to cut TV or play time by 30 minutes to ensure the homework is completed. Non-reasonable: you ground him for a month.
Using the 3 R’s, if a 3-year-old has a toy taken away for throwing a tantrum at the grocery store, they will be unable to connect the consequence to the action and view it as unfair. This consequence may fit some situations, such as if a child is throwing the toy, but not in the situation of a temper tantrum in a store. Plus, a temper tantrum at age three may be a developmentally appropriate response to an overwhelming grocery store! It is essential to ask, “What is it that I want him/her to change or improve?”
How do you use Logical Consequences?
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Take a moment.Consequences are more likely to be respectful when you have a moment to take a step back rather than yelling or punishing.
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Consequences should be applied right after the misbehaviorto help children see them as their own choice when misbehaving. When consequences are connected with inappropriate behavior, they will be more effective in encouraging positive behavior.
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Enforce consequences privately when possible.Children may feel shame or humiliation when there are other people around.
- Use the 3 R’s.
- If you struggle to come up with a consequence, ask your child what he/she feels would be appropriate. Often, kids are great at coming up with fair consequences.
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Stick to the consequence. Once you set it, enforce it.
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Be patient.These consequences may not work immediately, but it is essential to stick to them.
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“Catch the child behaving well.”On the topic of consequences, provide positive feedback and encouragement. (“You did such a great job picking up your toys”) When you provide well-timed positive feedback, they will feel loved and appreciated.
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Check-in.There are times when logical consequences are not appropriate. It may not be the best method if it is hard to come up with a logical consequence in a situation. It is important to find a method of consequences and parenting that fits you. Depending on the child’s developmental age, you can choose to hold a family meeting, offer limited choices (“Would you like water or orange juice?” “We can either stay for five more minutes or leave now your choice”), use safe spaces to calm down, set limits and stick to them, etc.
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Get professional help if needed. When the problem is persistent and does not change even with the implementation of positive discipline, you can consult with a professional.
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February Webinars and Events for Parents
FCPS’ Parent Resource Center (PRC) is dedicated to helping adults support the success of all students. The PRC will present the following webinars in February:
Schools Respond: Teens and Substance Abuse
 RSVP
Important Dates
Feb 13-17 - Kindness Week
Monday: Write a message to a friend
Tuesday: Wear red and white to show love
Wednesday: Make a kindness poem
Thursday: Write a thank you note to a teacher
Friday: Wear school spirit gear
Feb 15 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC Room
Feb 20 - No School, President's Day
Feb 21 - After school clubs begins
Feb 22 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC Room
Feb 24 - Valentine's Day Ball, 4-5:30pm, Gym, 3-6th graders
Mar 1 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC Room
Mar 2 - Early Release, 2:05pm
Mar 3 - No School for students, School Planning Day
Mar 8 - PTA Meeting
- HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC Room
Mar 9 - SEL Night
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar
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