Happy New Year to our Parents and Students! Please take a moment to read the January edition of the "Helping Children Learn" newsletter. This month, there are articles and tips on how to set achievable expectations, how to have math fun with words, and strategies on how to take tests! Don't miss out! Click the links to access the newsletter or read the paper copy that is coming home today!
English https://5il.co/1mnws
Spanish https://5il.co/1mnwt
Together, plan your child’s recreational screen time for this week.
Brainstorm with your child about something you would both like to
learn, such as how to play chess. Check out a how-to book.
One of our Center Elementary teachers has been nominated for this award. Please click the link below to find out who it is!
Once you click the link, you can make a comment on the Life Changer page. The more comments that are posted about this person, the better chance of winning the award he/she has!
https://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=8955
Write an encouraging note to your child and tuck it in their book bag to find later.
Talk about the free or low-cost activities your family enjoyed most
during 2022. If possible, make plans to do them again in 2023.
Ask about qualities your child values in friends. Talk about why values
are important.
Pay your child a genuine, specific compliment today.
Enjoy some physical activity with your child.
1st -2nd Grade Literacy Workshop Google Meets
This is a reminder that we will have the Google Meets today. We apologize for having to cancel last week due to sickness.
Monday, December 12, 2022, 3:00 – 3:20 pm
Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/iug-juiy-cfk
Join by phone
(US) +1 541-600-2386 PIN: 420 502 214#
Note: If you are unable to attend the live Google Meeting, please watch the recorded training video (8 minutes) by clicking this link. Once you click submit, you will receive the link to the recording. This is the link to the form to register you will watch the video.
https://forms.gle/pyQKDXGG1kbWLXxM7
Plan a device-free day. Let your child choose alternative activities.
Ask what your child would like to make an annual tradition. Start it!
Bake cookies with your child. If you’re doubling a recipe, have your
child do the math.
Talk with your child about the nicest thing someone has ever done for
him. What made it special?
CES presents a Literacy Parent Training for grades 1-2 on (rescheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM.) This meeting will be held virtually through Google Meets. If you are unable to attend the meeting, we have a recording of the training for you to view at your convenience. See the flyer for information about both options.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/egp-wokm-xis
Or dial: (US) +1 251-262-9049 PIN:
385 714 536#
More phone numbers:
https://tel.meet/egp-wokm-xis?
pin=7651763939994
Please see the information on the flyer. Click this link for the flyer. English https://5il.co/1lmlg Spanish https://5il.co/1lmlf
Kindergarten students will bring home their new sight word flash cards for the 3rd 9 weeks. Instructions on how to work with students at home are included. We wanted you to have them early if you want to study over the holiday break. Our holiday break begins on 12-19-22.
Teach your child how to cut out paper snowflakes. Use some to
decorate your windows.
Begin telling your child a story, and when you get to an exciting part,
stop. Let him or her make up the rest.
The December edition of the "Helping Children Learn" monthly newsletter is being sent home with our students today on green paper. We would like to draw attention to an article that emphasizes that your child has the ability to learn and get smarter! There are other great articles that feature support tips for working at home with your child on math vocabulary, writing, time management, and much more!
As always, we feel this newsletter is a great support for you at home! You can also access this newsletter by clicking on the links below: English: https://5il.co/1k2nf Spanish: https://5il.co/1k2ng
It’s the birthday of American author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).
Read one of his stories with your child.