This week Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes include Sad Occasions and Thank you Notes

Ask your child what to do when someone they someone they know has a Sad Occasion:

• Tell them we are sorry as soon as we see them.
• Be a good listener.
• Write them a note.
• Take them food.
• Do anything you can think of to cheer them up.

Ask your child the following questions about Thank You Notes:

• Why do we write thank you notes?
  • So people know we appreciate their gift.
• What kind of paper should we use when writing a thank you note?
  • Stationery.
• Is it okay to text or email someone a thank you?
  • If you do, then you need to follow up with a hand-written note on stationery.