For those of you that are involved in your children's school and or PTO, Box Tops are are an absolutely fabulous way for your school to raise money.
It's simply and requires hardly any time at all......all you have to do is clip the little "Box Tops" off of products you probably already use.
To make it even more appealing, the website offers activity sheets that you can print for your child, or the entire school, have them tape their box tops, color the activity sheet and hand in at school.
Our school has actually made Box Top collection even more enticing by offering the children a chance to win a Barnes and Noble gift card. Each child that completes and hands in his or her activity sheet is entered into a drawing with the winner being announced at the beginning of the following month. Additionally, the class with the largest number of Box Tops wins an ice cream party.
Be sure to check out the site.
The site also has recipes and other activities for the children to get excited about being involved.
http://www.boxtops4education.com/AboutBoxTops/
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Managing Difficult People
I came across the following article and thought that almost everyone could use some of this advice.
Managing Difficult People
Is there someone in your workplace a dominant manager, a difficult co-worker, or maybe even a demanding client or customer who drives you crazy? If you have to work with difficult people every day, you probably dread going to work each morning. What's more, you might get so stressed that you can't concentrate on the job.
Difficult people and situations exist in every workplace. They all have one thing in common. You must address them.
Characterizing them can help separate the person from the behavior. Difficult people can be characterised as follows:
Managing Difficult People
Is there someone in your workplace a dominant manager, a difficult co-worker, or maybe even a demanding client or customer who drives you crazy? If you have to work with difficult people every day, you probably dread going to work each morning. What's more, you might get so stressed that you can't concentrate on the job.
Difficult people and situations exist in every workplace. They all have one thing in common. You must address them.
Characterizing them can help separate the person from the behavior. Difficult people can be characterised as follows:
- The snake can gossip about or criticize others' personal lives or engage in inappropriate public disagreements. This can pollute personal relations and the work environment, and bring the organization into disrepute.
The shark can display similar characteristics to the snake but acts subversively, such as withholding information, advancing irrational excuses for incomplete work, and harassing colleagues. - The wild cat is often unseen at work. They may have a history of withholding information or advancing ridiculous excuses for incomplete work and poor performance, about which they can be defensive. They may refuse to do some work, sabotage the work of others and reject being managed by anyone. They can attract undue management time and cause colleagues stress and frustration.
- The hyena can be rude, aggressive, domineering and negative about people, always blaming others and never taking responsibility for their own actions. There can be complaints about them, colleagues can become tense and disaffected, and sickness and absence rates can rise.
Most importantly, if you are embroiled in a constant conflict at work, you may not only get blamed for being "unable to handle the situation like a mature professional," you may be labeled as a "difficult" person, too. If the situation continues to deteriorate over time, the organization and your boss may tire of you, and you could lose your job.
So how can you keep yourself immune to these problem co-workers? An obvious way of dealing with traumatic people is to just stay away from them. And where this is feasible, it usually works.
However, there are four problems with this approach. One is that it's not always possible to avoid people, particularly if you work or live with them. Second, if you avoid people who are still in your orbit, you may find yourself looking over your shoulder to make sure they're not nearby. The third is that you don't learn how to deal with the person if you simply skirt around the problem. It won't help you to develop better coping strategies. And fourth, you could actually end up magnifying your stress when you do see them.
So, when avoidance doesn't do the trick, here are some tips for handling difficult people at work:
- Stand up to overly aggressive people. Like the hyena, stand up to them, but don't fight. Overly aggressive people expect others to either run away from them or react with rage. Your goal is simply to assertively express your own views, not try to win a battle of right and wrong. First, wait for the person to run out of some steam. Then call the person by name and assert your opinions with confidence.
- Beware of bad bosses. Bosses are in charge, whether you like it or not. If your intention is to keep your job, you will have to learn how to get along with an arrogant or controlling boss. If you need to confront your boss, avoid putting him or her on the defensive. This is too risky a situation to put yourself in.
- Take concrete action. Once you are fully aware of what is happening, deciding to live with the situation long-term is rarely an option. Your situation won't improve unless you do something about it. Let the co-worker in question knows that you are on to his or her game and that you will escalate it to a higher authority if necessary. Don't let the problem aggravate. Make sure to take action swiftly. You may eventually become so angry that your efforts to address the situation could become irrational. It's far better to tackle the problem while you can maintain some objectivity and emotional control.
- Never sink to their level. Some no-no's: sending anonymous notes, gossiping about the person or bad-mouthing him or her to the boss.
- Make the first move. If you approach a difficult person with the belief that he or she is as eager as you are to restore harmony, you can make the first move. Start your conversation with such as "I'm sorry for what I may have done to hurt you," or, "I could be wrong."
- Preserve your reputation. Constant complaining about the situation can quickly earn you the title of "office grouch." Managers might wonder why you're unable to solve your own problems, even if their tolerance of the situation is part of the problem. If you are embroiled in a constant conflict at work, you may end up getting blamed for other problems.
- Always agree to disagree. If you personally dislike a co-worker or boss, you can still learn from their opinions, viewpoints and ideas. If you can find something to appreciate about them, comment on it in a favorable way.
Remember, it's always better to check your fight, flight or freeze reactions and refuse to be a part of a duel in which you're an inadvertent participant. Sure, you need to stand up for yourself, but do so without demanding that you be above criticism at all costs. Remind yourself of your long-range goals: saving time, energy, hassle and maybe even your own hide.
The writer is a freelance training consultant. He can be reached at e-mail: sinder1866@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Summer Skin Savvy
Summer Skin Savvy
Everything you need to know to keep sun damage from ruining your summer fun
Are you still one of those people who wears sunscreen at the beach, but not the rest of the time? If so, you're making a common sun mistake and it could cost you in premature aging -- or even cancer.
Fight back against sun damage with solid information about how to use sunscreen properly, how to find the best type for your skin, what to do if you do get burned, and why tanning beds aren't safer.
Make 2007 a summer you'll never regret. And one you remember because of the memories, not the wrinkles!
To your health,Michele Bloomquist, Editor
iVillage Wellness
Winning awards since 1997
Everything you need to know to keep sun damage from ruining your summer fun
Are you still one of those people who wears sunscreen at the beach, but not the rest of the time? If so, you're making a common sun mistake and it could cost you in premature aging -- or even cancer.
Fight back against sun damage with solid information about how to use sunscreen properly, how to find the best type for your skin, what to do if you do get burned, and why tanning beds aren't safer.
Make 2007 a summer you'll never regret. And one you remember because of the memories, not the wrinkles!
To your health,Michele Bloomquist, Editor
iVillage Wellness
Winning awards since 1997
Monday, June 25, 2007
Field Day
On May 25, 2007, Washington Elementary School students participated in the annual field day activities. In addition to the childrencompleting physical activities, the entire school cheered on the upperclassmen as they took part in the year's most anticipated activity..........the annual tug-of-war.
This year, our new principal, Michelle Gadaletta, not only got the crowd "going", she also showed her new students just how much she has "flipped" for her new position as our new principal. LITERALLY!
Be sure to check out all the photos!
The above photo is of Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Maher's kindergarten class taking part in relay races!
Here we have Mrs. Schell's 1st grade class showing off thier balance.
Again, we have Mrs. Fleming's and Mrs. Maher's kindergarteners, this time enjoying some parachute action.
Here, a view of the most anticipated activity of the year.....the annual tug-of-war between the upperclassmen.
The newest member of our Washington Elementary Family, our principal, Mrs. Michelle Gadaleta, demonstrating just how much she's flipped for her new "family".
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Summer, glorious summer!
I have to say, this year, I couldn't be happier that summer has arrived. My "queen" has just completed kindergarten and WOW, what a year.
Symmetry in kindergarten? Couldn't believe it. What our kids are learning in school at such an early age is ABSOLUTELY mind-blowing.
Not only for my sake, but also for my daughter's, I couldn't be happier that the summer has finally arrived. After 180 days of non-stop work, I think the little bugger deserves a summer break.
Symmetry in kindergarten? Couldn't believe it. What our kids are learning in school at such an early age is ABSOLUTELY mind-blowing.
Not only for my sake, but also for my daughter's, I couldn't be happier that the summer has finally arrived. After 180 days of non-stop work, I think the little bugger deserves a summer break.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Tight vs. Wrinkled Skin
Here's another article I came across while brushing up on my skin care knowledge.
If you are interested in obtaining samples of skin care products containing Vitamin C, as well as our great self adjusting line, be sure to contact me at: Heather@HMaggio-Pure-Skin-Care.com
Tight vs. Wrinkled Skin: The Choice Is Yours
Posted by Leslie Baumann, M.D.
on Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 12:19 pm PDT
Good news: wherever you naturally fall on the tight vs. wrinkled skin scale (and there are, no doubt, genetic factors that influence how we age), lifestyle choices can make a big difference.
First, let's get a sense of what we're up against. Your dermis - the deeper layer of your skin - is where wrinkle-causing changes take place. Those changes are due primarily to the deterioration of your skin's three main structural components:
Wishing you great skin!
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Dr. Baumann is author of the best-selling book, "The Skin Type Solution." To learn more about her revolutionary skin typing system, visit her Web site. Many of Dr. Baumann's recommended skin care products are available there, and a portion of proceeds goes to The Dermatology Foundation.
If you are interested in obtaining samples of skin care products containing Vitamin C, as well as our great self adjusting line, be sure to contact me at: Heather@HMaggio-Pure-Skin-Care.com
Tight vs. Wrinkled Skin: The Choice Is Yours
Posted by Leslie Baumann, M.D.
on Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 12:19 pm PDT
Good news: wherever you naturally fall on the tight vs. wrinkled skin scale (and there are, no doubt, genetic factors that influence how we age), lifestyle choices can make a big difference.
First, let's get a sense of what we're up against. Your dermis - the deeper layer of your skin - is where wrinkle-causing changes take place. Those changes are due primarily to the deterioration of your skin's three main structural components:
- Collagen: gives skin its durability
- Elastin: gives skin its resilience and bounce
- Hyaluronic acid: holds water and gives skin its volume
As we age, each of these three components decreases, and there's no way around that. Women will notice this most during the first five years after menopause, when collagen can decrease by as much as 30 percent. But there are plenty of things we can do to ensure that we don't lose 'em any faster than necessary:
- Avoid outside influences that degrade the structure of your dermis, among them smoking, sun exposure, and poor nutrition.
- As I've mentioned in the past, make antioxidants a regular part of your day - first and foremost through diet, and also in the form of topical skin serums (look for these in dropper-style bottles) or moisturizers. Some of the most common are vitamins C and E, lycopene, green tea, and coenzyme Q10.
- Help stimulate your skin's natural collagen production - and slough off dead skin cells that inhibit maximum absorption of serums and lotions - with cleansers that contain alpha hydroxy acids (like glycolic or lactic acid).
- Look for other skin care ingredients that can stimulate your skin to produce more collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid on its own. Retinoids, vitamin C, and copper peptide have all been shown to do just that.
- Drink lots of water. The enzymes in your skin need water to work properly. Look for the many new waters out there with added antioxidant ingredients - or add an "antioxidant booster" to your water. Drinking iced green tea is another option.
Wishing you great skin!
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Dr. Baumann is author of the best-selling book, "The Skin Type Solution." To learn more about her revolutionary skin typing system, visit her Web site. Many of Dr. Baumann's recommended skin care products are available there, and a portion of proceeds goes to The Dermatology Foundation.
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
Annual Spring Concert
On May 8, 2007, students at Washington Elementary School, grades kindergarten through second grade were joined by the fourth and fifth grade band during the annual Spring Concert. The kids did a fabulous job and great appreciation is given to our Music Teacher, Ms. Burkle, our Instrumental Music Teacher, Mr. Huntsinger, our kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Fleming and Miss Wanis, our first grade teachers Mrs. Gerris and Mrs. Schell, our second grade teachers, Miss Metzler and Mrs. Scheck as well as the countless others who helped make the evening such an enjoyable, wonderful success.
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