Kreft Primary Family Newsletter - October 23, 2009
November 03, 2009
Principal's News - Barb Grell
Teacher Recognition
I would like to congratulate Heather Nano, Kreft first grade teacher, for being recognized in Office Max's "A Day Made Better" event. Office Max, in conjunction with the non-profit organization Adopt-a-Classroom, sponsors this national program. Heather received $1200 in classroom supplies and resources from Office Max on Oct. 6th. A team of Office Max employees surprised Heather with a fall bouquet of flowers, recognition plaque and a large box of classroom supplies. Please congratulate Heather when you see her.
Grandparents' Days
We have already received many responses for our Grandparents' Days. Please remember these days are designed for grandparents. The students are excited to perform for the grandparents. Mrs. Geib, Kreft's music teacher, will have music programs for parents and other guests throughout the year.
Outside Apparel
As the weather turns colder please make sure your child comes to school in appropriate clothing for the weather. Students go out to recess daily. Recess lasts anywhere from 15-30 minutes.
Music Program Date Change
I want to make you aware of a date change for our first music program. The date for the event has been moved from Nov. 19 to Nov. 17. The classes performing on this evening include: Mrs. Beckner, Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Higginbotham, Mrs. Pregon, Mrs. Toman, Mrs. Tucker, and Mrs. York. Mrs. Geib will send home a note aobut the program with the details of the night.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs. Grell
Upcoming Events
Oct. 30 PTA Fall Parties
Nov. 4 Early Dismissal for Professional Learning
Nov. 5 PTA meeting @ Titan Hill, 6:30 pm
Nov. 9 Grandparents' Day for 1at grade and Mrs. Hahn's class
Nov. 10 Grandparents' Day for kindergarten and Ms. Moe's class
Lifeskill of the Week
Effort
To try your hardest.
Counselor News - Marcia Raymer
Parenting Tips:
- Your primary goal as a parent is to prepare your child for how the real world works. For example, in the real world you don't always get what you want and there are consequences for your actions.
- Be a good role model. You are the most important person in their life.
- Spend one on one time with them.
- Make sure your child understands the value of hard work. It is never too early for children to have household chores.
- Understand "intrinsic" versus "extrinsic" motivation. If you are always rewarding your child with material things, they will never learn how to motivate themselves with internal rewards like pride.
- Sit down with your child and have a one-on-one conversation about what really defines their worth - their intelligence, their creativity, their caring, their giving, their work ethic, etc.
- Learn to problem solve with your child. You as the parent do not have to know all the answers. Send an empowering message to your child that you believe they are capable of solving their own problems.
- Validate your child's feelings. Don't make them stuff their feelings inside. They need to learn how to cope not deny.
Instructional Strategist News - Rosie Spangenberg
Lifestyle Literacy Learning
Helping your child learn to read and write doesn't have to take a lot of extra time or money. Here are some easy ways to build literacy skills at home.
- Make sure your child sees you reading and writing as you go through your day. Talk about what you read and write so your child can hear. Say: "I have to use a capital letter at the beginning of this sentence." "I'm asking Dad a question in this note, so I'd better use a question mark."
- Set the stage for success by creating a quiet, special place in your home for your child to read, write, and draw. Keep books and other reading and writing materials where your child can easily reach them.
- Help your child learn to use more interesting words when speaking and writing. When she/he uses a common word like "nice" or "big," challenge him or her to think of some other words that mean the same thing. Ask, "What other words could you use instead of 'nice' when you are talking about something you like?"
- Go through your house with your child and label everyday objects like table, chair, sink, window, and bookshelf. Read the labels with your child. Each day, add a few more labels. After awhile, copy the labels to a sheet of paper and ask your child to read them with you. Then go on a word hunt and find the items throughout the house. Do three or four at a time and find those items in sequence. Use the labels in complete sentences and stories. Make maps of a room using those labels and have a family member locate a surprise.
- Talk, talk, talk! The more language your child hears and uses, the better reader and writer he/she will become.
