Celebrating Kindness from the Counselor!
Hello Dexter Families!
Second semester has gotten off to a great start. The students really enjoyed January’s guidance lesson on “Being a Good Listener” in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten and on “Goal Setting” in grades 1-5. This month’s lesson in grade Pre-K-1st will focus on personal space and body boundaries. In grades 1-5 this month’s lesson will focus on prevention of bullying. We will also continue the “Transition to middle school” series with our fifth-grade students.
Reminder to our 4th grade parents: The NAEP assessment will be given on Monday, February 23, 2026. Testing will begin approximately at 9:00AM. Please make sure students are present, on time, get plenty of rest the night before, and eat a healthy breakfast.
We will also be celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 17-20, 2026.
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026- “Kindness is Cool" (Wear sunglasses and your coolest outfit) Kindness Challenge: Give 3 genuine compliments today.
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026- “Kindness in the Air” (Wear Hearts, Pink or Red for Love and Kindness) Kindness Challenge: Make a paper heart with a compliment and give it to someone.
- Thursday, February 19, 2026- “Kindness is Super” (Dress like a superhero or wear a shirt with a positive message) Kindness Challenge: Help someone one without being asked.
- Friday, February 20, 2026- “Dreaming of Kindness” (Wear Pajamas) Kindness Challenge: Draw a picture or write a thank you note for a teacher or staff member
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via-email
at deshaun.howard@dodea.edu or call at 762-524-6490.
Mrs. Taylor, School Counselor
