Remember to recognize your child’s effort and progress—not just results.
Teach your child to trust gut feelings. If your child thinks a situation may get out of hand, it’s best to avoid it.
Ask your child’s advice about a problem you are facing.
Review the highs and lows of the last school year. Discuss with your child ways this year could be better.
Look for a skill you and your child can learn together. It’s a fun way to get to know your child on a new level.
Encourage your child to use sticky notes to write things to remember.
Teach your child to use positive self-talk. Phrases such as “I can do this” help keep kids motivated.
Praise your child’s responsible behavior.
Help your child do something for a neighbor in need. Community service teaches kids that they can make a difference.
Talk about your family’s fall routine. Make plans to eat at least one meal a day together.
Talk with your child about the things you did this summer. What are three things you’ll each remember?
Make sure you are signed up to receive communications from the school. If you need help, call the office.
Help your child establish a “study nook” for the new school year.
Will your child need supplies for school? Get a list of what’s needed. Ask your student to look at ads and find the best buys.
Help your child re-establish school year bedtime and wake-up routines.
Children know their shortcomings. They need you to remind them of
their strengths.
Help your child make plans to achieve unmet summer goals.
Ask your child to tell you how to get from one place to another. Follow his or her directions together to see if they are accurate.
All Ware County Schools and the Central Office will observe Spring Break April 3 – 7, 2023. All school system facilities will be closed to the public next week. We will reopen Monday, April 10th. We hope you have a safe and restful break and return ready to finish out this school year strong. We look forward to seeing students and staff on campus the remainder of this week and then again on April 10th.
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