Cox's Corner

Peer Mediation

Hot Stuff to Cool Down

• Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you.  Picture your breath coming up from your "gut."
• Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply. 
• Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination.  Think of something happy or fun. 
• Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer. 
• Changing the way you think.  Think of something pleasing. 
• Slow down and think through your response.  Count to 10 slowly.
•  "Silly humor" can help defuse rage in a number of ways. 

Peer Mediation school web link:

http://www.bcms.ppsb.org/index.pl/peermediation

Track & Field Events

Try outs will be held January 29 - 30 ,2007

Track school web site link:

http://www.bcms.ppsb.org/index.pl/track

Classroom Rules

 Work quietly.

 Remain in your seat while working.

 Respect other students and staff.

Keep all body extensions to yourself.

 If you become angry, discuss your situation with Ms. Cox or Ms. Ott.

 Be positive about school rules

 Try your best at all times.