Teach kids how to memorize one important phone number - yours! That way, they’ll be able to reach you.
Snapchat’s “My AI” sounds harmless, but it’s not a babysitter. Check your child’s privacy settings today.
Kids don’t always remember to mention school events. Skim the school website or newsletter together so nothing sneaks up.
Fire Safety Starts With Me! This week, students will practice fire drills and learn how to stay safe in the event of an emergency. Help your child recognize fire alarms and evacuation signs, and review your own home plan, too!
Mondays are for planning—pack extra snacks or water if your child has after-school activities this week.
Even simple games let kids send messages. Learn how to talk about online kindness at Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin
PSA: The Lost & Found isn’t a free boutique. Label. Your. Child’s. Hoodie. :)
Teach kids the “pause before you post” rule. A 10-second pause can prevent a lifetime of regret.
Midweek check-in: Ask your child one “rose” (good thing) and one “thorn” (hard thing) from their school day.
The Media Center is growing a Storybook Pumpkin Patch, and we need your help! Students are invited to decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character and “plant” it in our patch.
✨ Participation is optional, and this is not a contest—just a fun way to celebrate reading together!
Pumpkin Submission Dates:
📅 October 6–24
Participation Guidelines:
🎨 Pumpkins must represent a favorite book or character.
📖 Bring the book to display with your pumpkin (if possible).
❌ No carving, cutting, or poking holes. (Decorate only!)
🎃 Artificial pumpkins are suggested—real ones rot quickly.
🏀 Pumpkins should be no larger than a basketball.
📝 Each pumpkin must include a completed information form.
🚫 Pumpkins not taken home on October 31 will be discarded at the end of the day.
Helpful Tips:
Acrylic paints or permanent markers work best.
Add extras like yarn, buttons, or googly eyes to bring your character to life.
Be creative and most importantly—have FUN!
We can’t wait to see our patch filled with amazing pumpkins and favorite storybook characters! 🌟
✨ Participation is optional, and this is not a contest—just a fun way to celebrate reading together!
Pumpkin Submission Dates:
📅 October 6–24
Participation Guidelines:
🎨 Pumpkins must represent a favorite book or character.
📖 Bring the book to display with your pumpkin (if possible).
❌ No carving, cutting, or poking holes. (Decorate only!)
🎃 Artificial pumpkins are suggested—real ones rot quickly.
🏀 Pumpkins should be no larger than a basketball.
📝 Each pumpkin must include a completed information form.
🚫 Pumpkins not taken home on October 31 will be discarded at the end of the day.
Helpful Tips:
Acrylic paints or permanent markers work best.
Add extras like yarn, buttons, or googly eyes to bring your character to life.
Be creative and most importantly—have FUN!
We can’t wait to see our patch filled with amazing pumpkins and favorite storybook characters! 🌟
New month, new routines. Take 5 minutes tonight to look at your family’s calendar together so kids know what’s ahead.
🐊 Motivation hack: Start the week with, “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.” Cheesy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.
Ask your child: “What’s something you did today that made you proud?” Then share your own answer.
New week, new start. Share a positive affirmation: “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.”
Celebrate effort this week with a family walk, movie, or special dessert.
Is your child chatting with strangers in games like Roblox or Minecraft?
Learn what settings to check on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin
Learn what settings to check on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin
🔒 Quick drill: “Would you hand this info to a stranger?” If no, then it doesn’t belong online either.
Practice remembering important info: address, phone number, parents’ names.
Invite your child to help plan or cook a meal. Life skills = future confidence.
🌟 Ask your kid, “What’s one thing you’re proud of this week?” Then answer too. Spoiler: “Survived Monday” counts.