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http://fcsc.k12.in.us/
http://www.doe.state.in.us/welcome.html
"These are books I have available for you to borrow."
What's Wrong With Timmy? - Maria Shriver
What Do You Mean I Have A Learning Disability?
"These are short articles I have written for our school newsletter."
Successful Start
Communication With School
Communication With School II
Successful Start - Ponderings by Paris…your school counselor!
I hope this finds either your school year off to a successful start or if not, you have contacted your child’s teacher to determine what your child needs to be doing to be successful. Notice, I mention what the CHILD needs to be doing because this is their responsibility…to be the student and do their personal best. It is the parent’s job to encourage responsibility and set boundaries to help them develop it and the teacher’s job to teach the material and hold the student accountable for learning. Children can be master manipulators, which is a normal part of their development into an independent person. If a student can sense that they can pit home and school against each other…what a bonus it is for them! They do not have to be responsible when this happens and then the pressure is off of them. The main point I am trying to make is the adults need to stick together and form a united front to help support and develop the child into a successful student. If you need any suggestions for creating this type of student, please give me a call and I will be glad to offer resources to assist you. Your children are precious to us at Northwood and our expectations are high! We know they can do it!
Communication With School - A note from Mrs. Paris…your school counselor!
Everyone is all settled in school now, right? The mid-terms have been sent home and you have seen them, right? If your answer was yes to these first questions then that is a good sign! I didn’t ask if everything is going well with school now did I? If you are reaching some frustration with getting your child settled in school, then may I make a few suggestions?! Develop a good relationship with your child’s teacher is a great start to the year! It can also make your child nervous and a little more accurate with information they share with you. If you couldn’t meet your child’s teacher that first week of school, schedule a time to stop in and meet them now. You do not have to wait until parent/teacher conferences in late October if you have concerns now. Send notes to the teacher once in awhile and let them know your child talked about school with you or that you noticed something positive. Ask your child’s teacher for help in suggesting enrichment activities you can do with your child. Be sure to check in with the teacher when something doesn’t sound just right. Children are masters at twisting things to suit them at times. That doesn’t mean they are bad kids, just sometimes misinformed or slightly manipulative. Make arrangements with the teacher about when are good times to reach each other if you have questions to clear up! You are your child’s greatest advocate and by developing an open relationship with your child’s teacher, you give your child an advantage in becoming successful in school. Plus, it shows them that you really care about education, which is one of the best motivating actions a parent can take. Besides teachers need some appreciation and support as well. We are all in this together; making your child successful!
Communication With School II - Ponderings by Paris…your school counselor!
Everyone is all settled in school now, right? The mid-terms have been sent home and you have seen them, right? If your answer was yes to these first two questions then that is a good sign! If you are reaching some frustration with getting your child settled in school, then may I make a few suggestions?! Develop a good relationship with your child’s teacher. It is a great start to the year! It can also make your child nervous and a little more accurate with information they share with you. If you have concerns right now, schedule a time to stop in and meet your child’s teacher. You do not have to wait until parent/teacher conferences in late October. Send notes to the teacher once in awhile and let them know your child talked about school with you or that you noticed something positive. Ask your child’s teacher for help in suggesting enrichment activities you can do with your child. Be sure to check in with the teacher when something doesn’t sound just right. Children can be masters at twisting things to suit them at times. That doesn’t mean they are bad kids, just sometimes misinformed or slightly manipulative. You are your child’s greatest advocate and by developing an open relationship with your child’s teacher, you give your child an advantage in becoming successful in school. Plus, it shows them that you really care about education, which is one of the best motivating actions a parent can take. Remember, we are all in this together; giving your child the opportunity to be successful!
