Try to have an entire conversation with your teen in rhyme.
Post a meaningful quotation you love where your teen will see it.
Discuss a controversial issue with your teen. Ask, “What do you think?”
Teens often say as much through behavior as through words. “Listen”
to your teen’s body language.
Discuss the connection between rights and responsibility. Rights are
earned by responsible behavior.
Talk with your teen about ways your family can do something for
others this month.
Discuss the qualities you each look for in a good friend.
Learn about community events in your area. Ask your teen to choose
one for you to attend together.
Be encouraging when your child faces challenges. Say “You can do it!”
Take turns with your child making statements. Decide whether each is
fact or opinion.
Have your child read aloud to a younger sibling, a neighbor or you.
Have your child write a compliment or complaint letter to a company.
Friday, November 18, 2022 is the last day of school until Monday, November 28, 2022. All schools and the district office will be closed the week of November 21-25, 2022 in observance of Thanksgiving Holidays.
Happy Thanksgiving from the faculty and staff of Ware County Schools!
Have your child teach you something she needs to learn for an
assignment.
See how many words you and your child can use to describe the day’s
weather. For example, foggy, overcast, muggy, wet, dreary.
Give your child a test-taking tip: Answer all the easiest questions first.
Middle schoolers need time alone with their thoughts and feelings.
Suggest activities your child can do alone.
Start a conversation by noticing your child’s nonverbal messages. If
you see a smile, say, “You seem happy.”
Parents/Guardians of students in grades 3 - 12, please take a moment to learn about your child's participation in the Georgia Student Health Survey by visiting https://www.ware.k12.ga.us/o/ware-county-school-district/page/gshs. Thank you!
Due to inclement weather, Gator All-Star Academy and all out-of-district athletic competitions have been canceled for Thursday, November 10, 2022.