HOMEWORK FOR PARENTS

Good grades are valued BUT so is hard work

Don’t ask “how was school”, ask “what did you do in science” etc.

Provide a Quiet, Interruption-free space  NO MUSIC or PHONE

No “multitasking” when on computer [NO facebook, i tube, etc]

Keep reading materials in the house, go to the library [ let your children see YOU reading]

NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Welcome to the 13/14 school year, students need to change to a school “game plan”. First they need to prioritize time. Social activities are no longer at the top of the list, in reality they have dropped to the bottom. School is now at the “head of the class”. A plan needs to be developed for when and where homework will be done, a time set aside for reading, to expand their vocabulary, a daily schedule needs to be established. This must be written and posted, so it will become a habit.

Second, they must not over-extend themselves, it is easy to happen as they try to maintain the summer “fun”. This will result in stress and grades will suffer. There must be some “down” time in the day.

Finally, the only way to keep them organized is use a planner, this will aid keeping track of homework, projects, tests, and other important information, All of these ideas will help guide them to a successful year in middle school and high school ,when that day comes.

Welcome to iBlog

Welcome to iBlog Teacher Websites Sites. This is your brand new classroom website.  There are some things you should do to get started.  Hopefully you have been following the Getting Started Tutorial.  It is important that you edit your profile so that you can choose your school and grade level as this will help parents and students find your website.  Plugins add extra functionality to your website and offer specialized features.  Be sure to visit the Using Plugins page below to see how to add calendar events and more.

Here are some resources to help you with iBlog