Ask About More Than Homework
Instead of asking, "What did you learn today?" Try asking:
Who made you smile today?
Did someone help you?
What made you feel proud?
What are you looking forward to on Monday?
School is about more than academics. It's about friendships, confidence, curiosity, and growth. Sometimes the best conversations start with the right question.
Instead of asking, "What did you learn today?" Try asking:
Who made you smile today?
Did someone help you?
What made you feel proud?
What are you looking forward to on Monday?
School is about more than academics. It's about friendships, confidence, curiosity, and growth. Sometimes the best conversations start with the right question.
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Today Is a Big Day
Whether you're sending a kindergartner off for the very first time or watching your high school senior head out the door, today brings a mix of excitement, nerves, and maybe even a few tears. Every student starts somewhere.
We hope every child walks through our doors feeling welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. Here's to a wonderful first day of school!
Whether you're sending a kindergartner off for the very first time or watching your high school senior head out the door, today brings a mix of excitement, nerves, and maybe even a few tears. Every student starts somewhere.
We hope every child walks through our doors feeling welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. Here's to a wonderful first day of school!
Set Tomorrow Up for Success
Tomorrow is the first day of school! Tonight, lay out clothes, pack backpacks, and get everyone to bed a little earlier than usual. A calm evening often leads to a calmer morning.
The first day doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be the beginning of a great year!
Tomorrow is the first day of school! Tonight, lay out clothes, pack backpacks, and get everyone to bed a little earlier than usual. A calm evening often leads to a calmer morning.
The first day doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be the beginning of a great year!
Tonight Is More Than an Open House
Open House isn't about checking a box. It's about beginning a partnership! Take a moment to introduce yourself to your child's teacher. Ask how your family can best support learning this year, and let them know anything that would help them know your child better.
When schools and families work together, children notice... and everyone benefits. We're excited to welcome you tonight!
Open House isn't about checking a box. It's about beginning a partnership! Take a moment to introduce yourself to your child's teacher. Ask how your family can best support learning this year, and let them know anything that would help them know your child better.
When schools and families work together, children notice... and everyone benefits. We're excited to welcome you tonight!
Take the Pressure Off
The night before Open House can feel exciting... and a little overwhelming. Your child may be wondering who their teacher will be, whether they'll know anyone in class, or if they'll find their way around.
They don't need you to have every answer. They just need to know you'll walk through this new season together.
Sometimes confidence begins with hearing, "We'll figure it out together."
The night before Open House can feel exciting... and a little overwhelming. Your child may be wondering who their teacher will be, whether they'll know anyone in class, or if they'll find their way around.
They don't need you to have every answer. They just need to know you'll walk through this new season together.
Sometimes confidence begins with hearing, "We'll figure it out together."
Children Are Watching More Than They're Listening
Children learn as much from what we do as they do from what we say. When they see us show kindness, keep our promises, apologize when we're wrong, and treat others with respect, they're learning lessons that no textbook can teach.
None of us gets it right every day. The good news is that every new day gives us another opportunity to model the character we hope to see in our children.
Children learn as much from what we do as they do from what we say. When they see us show kindness, keep our promises, apologize when we're wrong, and treat others with respect, they're learning lessons that no textbook can teach.
None of us gets it right every day. The good news is that every new day gives us another opportunity to model the character we hope to see in our children.
A Morning Routine Is a Gift to the Whole Family
With school just around the corner, this is a great week to start practicing the morning routine. Try waking up a little earlier each day, eating breakfast before rushing out the door, and limiting screen time first thing in the morning. Small changes now can make the first week of school feel much less stressful.
Sometimes the smoothest mornings are the ones that were prepared the night before.
With school just around the corner, this is a great week to start practicing the morning routine. Try waking up a little earlier each day, eating breakfast before rushing out the door, and limiting screen time first thing in the morning. Small changes now can make the first week of school feel much less stressful.
Sometimes the smoothest mornings are the ones that were prepared the night before.
Help Your Child Become a Problem Solver
When your child comes to you with a problem, resist the urge to solve it immediately. Instead, ask, "What do you think would be a good next step?"
Children grow when they're given the opportunity to think through challenges, consider solutions, and learn from the outcome. Our goal isn't to remove every obstacle. It's to help them build the confidence to overcome them.
When your child comes to you with a problem, resist the urge to solve it immediately. Instead, ask, "What do you think would be a good next step?"
Children grow when they're given the opportunity to think through challenges, consider solutions, and learn from the outcome. Our goal isn't to remove every obstacle. It's to help them build the confidence to overcome them.
We’re launching ParentSquare across Ware County Schools! This year, it will be even easier to get updates from your child's school, connect with teachers, and respond to messages, all in one place.
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Confidence Is Built One Responsibility at a Time
Children become more confident when they know they're trusted. Let them pack their backpack. Feed the family pet. Help make lunch. Fold towels. Water the plants. Small responsibilities teach big lessons.
Every success quietly tells a child, "I can do hard things."
Children become more confident when they know they're trusted. Let them pack their backpack. Feed the family pet. Help make lunch. Fold towels. Water the plants. Small responsibilities teach big lessons.
Every success quietly tells a child, "I can do hard things."
Ask Questions That Open Doors
When school starts back, "How was your day?" often gets one-word answers.
Instead, try asking:
• What made you smile today?
• Who showed kindness today?
• What challenged you?
• What are you excited about tomorrow?
Sometimes changing the question changes the conversation.
When school starts back, "How was your day?" often gets one-word answers.
Instead, try asking:
• What made you smile today?
• Who showed kindness today?
• What challenged you?
• What are you excited about tomorrow?
Sometimes changing the question changes the conversation.
Let Them Read What They Love
Not every child falls in love with novels, and that's okay. Magazines. Graphic novels. Joke books. Sports articles. Cookbooks. Instruction manuals.
If they're reading, they're growing.
The goal isn't raising children who read one specific type of book. The goal is raising children who discover that reading can open the door to anything they're curious about.
Not every child falls in love with novels, and that's okay. Magazines. Graphic novels. Joke books. Sports articles. Cookbooks. Instruction manuals.
If they're reading, they're growing.
The goal isn't raising children who read one specific type of book. The goal is raising children who discover that reading can open the door to anything they're curious about.
Twenty Minutes That Can Change a Day
Children notice when we're distracted far more than we realize. Tonight, try putting everyone's phones away for just 20 minutes. Play a game. Sit on the porch. Take a walk. Toss a football. Talk while folding laundry.
Your child may not remember exactly what you talked about, but they'll remember how it felt to have your full attention.
Children notice when we're distracted far more than we realize. Tonight, try putting everyone's phones away for just 20 minutes. Play a game. Sit on the porch. Take a walk. Toss a football. Talk while folding laundry.
Your child may not remember exactly what you talked about, but they'll remember how it felt to have your full attention.
Celebrate More Than Fireworks
As you celebrate Independence Day, take a few minutes to talk with your child about what freedom means.
Ask questions like:
• What freedoms are you thankful for?
• How can we use our freedom to help others?
• What makes America special to you?
The best conversations don't require perfect answers. They simply remind children that their thoughts matter.
As you celebrate Independence Day, take a few minutes to talk with your child about what freedom means.
Ask questions like:
• What freedoms are you thankful for?
• How can we use our freedom to help others?
• What makes America special to you?
The best conversations don't require perfect answers. They simply remind children that their thoughts matter.
Summer Learning Doesn't Have to Look Like School
If your child groans at the thought of a workbook, don't worry. Learning happens in everyday moments.
Have them read the recipe while you cook. Let them help measure ingredients. Ask them to estimate the grocery total before you check out. Look up the name of a bird you spotted outside. Play a card game together.
Curiosity is a wonderful teacher.
The best summer memories often become the best learning opportunities, too!
If your child groans at the thought of a workbook, don't worry. Learning happens in everyday moments.
Have them read the recipe while you cook. Let them help measure ingredients. Ask them to estimate the grocery total before you check out. Look up the name of a bird you spotted outside. Play a card game together.
Curiosity is a wonderful teacher.
The best summer memories often become the best learning opportunities, too!
Every week, students miss school because of untreated dental pain. Our upcoming Help a Child Smile dental clinic can make a huge difference for your child. Sign up now at: www.MySchoolDentist.com
Great news: Dental care is fully covered for students with Medicaid! If your child needs a dental checkup, cleaning, or treatment, this is a simple, stress-free way to get it done right here at school.
Great news: Dental care is fully covered for students with Medicaid! If your child needs a dental checkup, cleaning, or treatment, this is a simple, stress-free way to get it done right here at school.
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Together, we can help our students navigate the digital world safely and confidently!
🎒Back-to-School = Back to Safety. Let’s start the year off right by reviewing procedures, updating emergency contacts, and reinforcing safe habits with our students. #WeAreWare
McKinney Vento Services for 2025-2026
McKinney-Vento eligibility must be reviewed and re-evaluated every school year. Any special transportation or other services provided during the prior school year do not automatically carry
over. If your family or children are experiencing housing instability or an increased risk of homelessness at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, please contact Sandra Osburn, McKinney-Vento Liaison, after July 24, 2025, at 912-283-8656 or by email at sosburn@ware.k12.ga.us. Mrs. Osburn will help you determine if your family qualifies for McKinney-Vento services.
Please Note: If you received special transportation through McKinney-Vento services, those services will not continue for the 2025-2026 school year, unless you contact Mrs. Osburn.
Thank you!
McKinney-Vento eligibility must be reviewed and re-evaluated every school year. Any special transportation or other services provided during the prior school year do not automatically carry
over. If your family or children are experiencing housing instability or an increased risk of homelessness at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, please contact Sandra Osburn, McKinney-Vento Liaison, after July 24, 2025, at 912-283-8656 or by email at sosburn@ware.k12.ga.us. Mrs. Osburn will help you determine if your family qualifies for McKinney-Vento services.
Please Note: If you received special transportation through McKinney-Vento services, those services will not continue for the 2025-2026 school year, unless you contact Mrs. Osburn.
Thank you!
