Teach your child a life skill, such as how to do laundry. Feeling competent boosts confidence.
Visit the library with your child. Check out some books to read together.
Avoid interrupting during your child’s study time. But let your child plan a five-minute break after every 30 minutes of working.
Help your child make a savings plan for a special purchase.
Learn a magic trick with your child.
Ask your child to brainstorm dinner ideas for the week.
Take a compass (or a compass app) along on a walk. Let your child keep track of which direction you’re going.
Georgians receiving SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits who lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to Hurricane Helene may request replacement of those SNAP benefits.
If you experienced a food loss due to power outages of four hours or more, you may receive replacement benefits within 10 days after reporting the loss.
To be eligible, affected individuals MUST report the loss of food to the local DFCS office and complete a Food Loss Replacement Form (Form 841) verifying the amount of loss NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 25 – so act quickly!
You can download the required form here:
https://www.glsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Form-841-Food-Loss-Replacement-Form-Rev-4.20.pdf
Ask your child to tell you the difference between wanting something and needing something.
Mention how something you studied in school has helped you in your life.
Discuss your child’s most challenging subject. What could your student do to make it easier? How can you help?
Encourage daily exercise. Physical activity can improve your child’s mood and boost brainpower.
There is a coalition working to assess needs across the county in the wake of the recent hurricane. Would you take a moment to complete the survey they're using to help gather information? The information will be used to help organize and prioritize the needs as various organizations and churches come in to assist with recovery efforts.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL93R_VFfZyXPqAJsqXG3xReeh5YMeVhwie_rW2uWWIZ6YWQ/viewform
Create a screen media log. Have your student write down shows and movies watched and games played, and add opinions about them.
Have your child solve silly math problems, such as “How many hours until your birthday?”
Help your child make a to-do list. After completing an item, have them check it off.
Today, have your child tackle the most challenging assignment first. Tomorrow, your child can do the easiest first. Which way works best?
Ask how your child feels the school year is going so far.
All Ware County schools and the Central Office will be closed for the remainder of the week due to the after-effects of Hurricane Helene. We will reassess the situation on Friday, October 4th to determine if we can safely resume school operations on Monday, October 7, 2024. We will use our social media channels, our website, and Thrillshare to continue communicating the most up-to-date information. Stay safe, and take care of each other. Thank you!
Ask your child for suggestions of nutritious after-school snacks to keep on hand.