Simple strategies at home support success at school
There are lots of things families can do at home to expand children's learning. Here are a few ideas to start with: Play board games that involve numbers or reading. Play listening games such as Simon Says. Ask your child open-ended questions that inspire thinking ("What if?"). Give your child a daily responsibility to carry out. And most important of all, read with your child every day.
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There are lots of things families can do at home to expand children's learning. Here are a few ideas to start with: Play board games that involve numbers or reading. Play listening games such as Simon Says. Ask your child open-ended questions that inspire thinking ("What if?"). Give your child a daily responsibility to carry out. And most important of all, read with your child every day.
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Thanksgiving break is around the corner! 🦃🥧
Please be advised that students will have NO SCHOOL from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break!
Please be advised that students will have NO SCHOOL from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break!
Notice and praise what your child does right
The right kind of praise helps your child feel like a capable and valued person. It can also encourage your student to keep trying. Effective praise is specific and lets children know exactly what they did well ("Thank you for folding the towels so neatly"). Praise should also be earned. If you praise everything your child does, no matter the results, your praise will lose its meaning. To motivate your child, focus your praise on effort and progress.
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The right kind of praise helps your child feel like a capable and valued person. It can also encourage your student to keep trying. Effective praise is specific and lets children know exactly what they did well ("Thank you for folding the towels so neatly"). Praise should also be earned. If you praise everything your child does, no matter the results, your praise will lose its meaning. To motivate your child, focus your praise on effort and progress.
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- We didn’t meet our attendance goal last week, but we can do it this week! Let’s make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
- Popcorn – Friday, November 21 for $1.00
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- We didn’t meet our attendance goal last week, but we can do it this week! Let’s make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
- Popcorn – Friday, November 21 for $1.00
Kindergarten is having fun making and reading words using their chaining folders.
Build your child's powers of mental math
Here's a way to help your child practice doing addition without a pencil or paper. Start by giving your student four single-digit numbers to add together. Pause after you say each number to allow your child enough time to add. When that is easy, give four double-digit numbers, also spaced out one at a time. Next, give four numbers all at once. When your child is a pro, you can move on to giving five, six or more numbers.
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Here's a way to help your child practice doing addition without a pencil or paper. Start by giving your student four single-digit numbers to add together. Pause after you say each number to allow your child enough time to add. When that is easy, give four double-digit numbers, also spaced out one at a time. Next, give four numbers all at once. When your child is a pro, you can move on to giving five, six or more numbers.
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Stand near your child when giving directions
If you find yourself yelling instructions repeatedly to get your child to do as you ask, the problem could be the physical distance between you. When giving directions, stop what you're doing and walk over to your child. When you get close, you can use eye contact and facial expressions to get your child's attention. You'll save time…and your vocal cords.
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If you find yourself yelling instructions repeatedly to get your child to do as you ask, the problem could be the physical distance between you. When giving directions, stop what you're doing and walk over to your child. When you get close, you can use eye contact and facial expressions to get your child's attention. You'll save time…and your vocal cords.
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🌱 4-H Monthly Meeting Highlights! 🌱
We had another great turnout at our monthly 4-H meeting! 📸 Check out these awesome pictures— our members stay busy, creative, and full of energy every month.
A special shout-out to the students who went above and beyond during 4-H Week! 🎉 Several members were awarded 4-H bags for completing extra activities and showing outstanding involvement. We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication! 💚💛
Keep up the great work, 4-H’ers — we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
Reevaluate rules to ensure a good fit
When your child outgrows a pair of jeans, you replace them. Limits and rules can be outgrown, too. That's why it's important to check regularly to see whether those limits still "fit," or if they need adjusting. Keep in mind that what works for one child may not be appropriate for another. If you relax a boundary and your child doesn't respond well, you can always return to the way things were and try again in a few months.
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When your child outgrows a pair of jeans, you replace them. Limits and rules can be outgrown, too. That's why it's important to check regularly to see whether those limits still "fit," or if they need adjusting. Keep in mind that what works for one child may not be appropriate for another. If you relax a boundary and your child doesn't respond well, you can always return to the way things were and try again in a few months.
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Help your child see beyond a learning disorder
If your student has a learning disorder, make it clear that it does not define who your child is. Children with learning issues often think they can't do things well. Help your child see that's not true. Research the disorder so you can keep your expectations realistic, then focus on your child's strengths. To build confidence, assign chores your child can handle. Encourage your child's interests and help find an extracurricular activity that is a good fit.
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If your student has a learning disorder, make it clear that it does not define who your child is. Children with learning issues often think they can't do things well. Help your child see that's not true. Research the disorder so you can keep your expectations realistic, then focus on your child's strengths. To build confidence, assign chores your child can handle. Encourage your child's interests and help find an extracurricular activity that is a good fit.
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Good afternoon. Mr. John's Bus 600 will be running about 30 minutes late this afternoon.
The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus Friday,November 14, 2025. Find those refillable cups and put themin your student's bookbag. Prices range from $3 - $7. Please send money with your child in the morning.
Save history for the future in a time capsule
A time capsule is a fun project to help your child learn that history is about real people's lives. Together, get some magazines and newspapers and cut out pictures of things that are important in your child's life, such as foods or a favorite pastime. Then, help your student write a letter describing how your family lives. Put the pictures and letter in a sealed container, and store it for future generations to find and learn about kids today!
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A time capsule is a fun project to help your child learn that history is about real people's lives. Together, get some magazines and newspapers and cut out pictures of things that are important in your child's life, such as foods or a favorite pastime. Then, help your student write a letter describing how your family lives. Put the pictures and letter in a sealed container, and store it for future generations to find and learn about kids today!
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Review schoolwork to reinforce learning
Reviewing your child's schoolwork is an important way to support success in every grade. Set aside time each day to look at classwork and assignments. Ask your child to tell you about the work. Was it easy? Challenging? What can your student tell you about the subject? Praise work that is complete and neat. If it isn't, ask your child to give it a little more effort.
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Reviewing your child's schoolwork is an important way to support success in every grade. Set aside time each day to look at classwork and assignments. Ask your child to tell you about the work. Was it easy? Challenging? What can your student tell you about the subject? Praise work that is complete and neat. If it isn't, ask your child to give it a little more effort.
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There will be no 21st Century after-school tutoring tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 due to early dismissal. All students should either ride the bus or get picked up this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, is an early dismissal day for staff professional development. Bus riders will begin boarding at 12:05 pm and car riders will follow once buses leave the campus around 12:10 pm. All students should be picked up before 12:30 pm to allow for staff to attend professional development. We appreciate your understanding.
Well-rested kids do better in school
One important way you can promote school success is to see that your child gets between nine and 13 hours of sleep each night. Even one more hour of sleep can improve your elementary schooler’s alertness, focus and memory. To help your child get enough sleep, encourage outdoor exercise and limit caffeine (say no to caffeinated "energy drinks"). Then, create a soothing, consistent bedtime routine.
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One important way you can promote school success is to see that your child gets between nine and 13 hours of sleep each night. Even one more hour of sleep can improve your elementary schooler’s alertness, focus and memory. To help your child get enough sleep, encourage outdoor exercise and limit caffeine (say no to caffeinated "energy drinks"). Then, create a soothing, consistent bedtime routine.
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💫 Walking Like an Egyptian! 💫
Our 4th graders had a blast getting into character during a Flocabulary lesson on Ancient Egypt! 🎶🏺 From pyramids to pharaohs, students are learning about Egyptian culture in Social Studies — and showing off their best “Walk Like an Egyptian” moves while they’re at it! 🇪🇬✨ #EngagedLearners #FlocabularyFun #SocialStudiesInAction #WalkingLikeAnEgyptian
❄️ Cold Weather Update – Tuesday, November 11❄️ We are expecting chilly temperatures again tomorrow! Therefore, students may wear jeans or sweatpants with their uniform polo shirts. Please remember that jackets and beanies must follow district outerwear guidelines.
Help your child avoid pitfalls that make problems worse
Knowing how to solve problems is an important part of learning. There are many ways to approach a problem, but some strategies never work. Teach your child never to ignore a problem with a teacher, classmate or assignment. It won't go away and could even get worse. Getting mad won't help, and neither will quitting. If one solution doesn't work, encourage your child to try another, and to keep trying.
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Knowing how to solve problems is an important part of learning. There are many ways to approach a problem, but some strategies never work. Teach your child never to ignore a problem with a teacher, classmate or assignment. It won't go away and could even get worse. Getting mad won't help, and neither will quitting. If one solution doesn't work, encourage your child to try another, and to keep trying.
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