Parent Involvement Newsletter

Parent Involvement Newsletter

Spring is Around the Corner
March 2007


Time to unwind When I get home from work, I want to read the mail and unwind before starting dinner or doing chores. I used to insist that my kids start their homework the minute they got home from school. I believed they should get into the habit of doing homework promptly. Then, one evening after my son came home from soccer practice, I realized he felt the way I did after work. He was tired and wanted a little downtime. So, instead of nagging him about homework, I looked at the mail while he browsed the comics. In a few minutes, he got up, stretched and pulled out his homework. I got started on dinner. Now I give my kids a little “unwinding” time between school and homework. We all appreciate the break. Source: Home & School Connection		Calendar of Events: March - May March 2 - Dr. Seuss birthday March 6 - Breakfast Bunch 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Speaker on nutrition March 9 - Breakfast Bunch 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Speaker on Oral Health March 13-15 - Conferences, Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m. - Book Fair in the library during conferences March 16-25 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL March 26 - School back in session March 29 - Make-it-take-it Activity April 3 - Breakfast Bunch 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Speaker on Discipline April 5 - Site Council 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. April 12 - Make-it-take-it Activity April 19 - Camp Read A-Lot 6-7:30 p.m. April 24 - Make-it-take-it Activity April 26- Breakfast Bunch 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Speaker from Sexual Assault Center April 26 - Parent University 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. April 27 - Inservice NO SCHOOL May 3 - May Festival May 3 - Kindergarten Round up May 3 - Site Council 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. May 4 - Volunteer Apreciation May 10 - Mothers Day Activity May 11 - Field Day May 23-24 - Conferences, Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m. May 24 - last Day of School
		Questions to think about Before, During and After the Conference. 1. What subject is most challenging for your child? 2. How does your child feel about school? 3. What are your child’s goals, dreams, likes, dislikes, concerns, etc.? 4. In what areas does my child need improvement? 5. Does my child participate in class discussions and activities? 6. Is my child putting forth enough effort? 7. How are my child’s study habits? 8. What can I do to encourage my child’s learning? Conferences: March 13-15, 2007

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