Falcons PTO

🎉💙 THANK YOU, Falcon Families! 💙🎉

Even with a little rain, last Friday’s carnival was an absolute blast! 🌧️➡️🎈 We’re so grateful to all the volunteers, staff, families, and community members who helped make it such a fun and memorable event.
We’re thrilled to share that we sold out of meal passes, thank you for the amazing support! 🙌 We do apologize to those who weren’t able to grab one, and we recommend pre-ordering next time to make sure you don’t miss out.
Your support all year long means the world to us. Thank you for being such an incredible Falcon community! 🦅✨

✨ Simple House Rules That Make a Big Difference ✨
Kindness, respect, and simple daily habits go a long way in building a positive home (and school!) environment 💛
Which rule is your favorite? 👇

Clouds or rain or maybe sun,
🎪 Our school carnival is tonight!
No matter what the weather says,
We’re celebrating yes or yes!

So grab your kiddos, come on by 6 PM,
Games and treats will be standing by.
Rain or shine, we’ll make it bright —
See you at the carnival tonight!

We are getting ready for something very fun this Friday!!! Who’s ready for our end of year Carnival!!??

Sensory processing, executive function, and emotional regulation are deeply connected, especially in the children we see as occupational therapy providers.

When a child’s sensory system is either overwhelmed or under-stimulated, it can interfere with their ability to plan, focus, and control impulses, core components of executive functioning.

This sensory “traffic jam” can lead to frustration, shutdowns, or meltdowns, not because the child is being defiant, but because their brain is working overtime to manage input, organize thoughts, and regulate big feelings.

As OT practitioners, we support the foundation, helping kids process sensory input so they can better access higher-level thinking skills and emotional control throughout their day.
Here are resources:
🟢https://www.theottoolbox.com/emotional-regulation-and-executive-function/
🟢https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist/
🟢https://www.theottoolbox.com/lion-and-lamb-self-regulation-activity/
🟢https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/Supplement_1/7610505101p1/23472/Relationships-Among-Sensory-Processing-Behaviors

🙌 A (slightly late… but very heartfelt!) THANK YOU! 💙
Two weeks ago, we asked for help supporting our Backpack Buddies program—, and WOW, our community showed up in the most incredible way! In less than 72 hours, almost every item was ordered. 🤯👏
We know this thank-you should’ve come sooner… but hey, better late than never! 😊
To all the amazing parents and school staff who donated meals:
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity makes a real difference for our students and families.
We are so lucky to be part of such a strong, caring community that truly looks out for one another. 💙✨

💛 Helping Our Kids Thrive—And Ourselves, Too! 💛
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs reminds us that before kids can focus on learning and growing, their basic needs come first:
🍎 Food & rest
🏠 Feeling safe
❤️ Love & belonging
🌟 Confidence
🎯 Reaching their full potential
The same is true for adults! When we take care of these needs at home and in our school community, we help every child (and parent!) feel ready to succeed.
Let’s keep supporting each other—because strong foundations build confident kids. 💪✨