Monthly Parent Newsletter

March Issue: West Point Consolidated School District

Dear Parents and Guardians,

WOW, Spring Break is almost here! This is a great time to relax and enjoy some quality time with your child/children. In the March edition, we have provided you with some fun learning activities such as celebrating National Reading Month and taking Interactive Virtual tours. These fun activities can help keep your child engaged during Spring Break.

We've also provided you with important information on how to be more secure online. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school.

Thank you!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

Celebrate National Reading Month!

Click the picture below to listen to Live Authors Read Aloud Fun Books

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National Reading Month

Click on the picture to find ways to celebrate National Reading Month at home.

MARCH FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES

Growing a Love for Reading

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Read to them. As kids are growing up, make reading aloud part of your daily routine. Kids will make positive associations with reading and spending time with family.

Keep books in the house. Kids who grow up in homes with lots of books read more. If your family has an ereader, keep it stocked with new books. You can even check out ebooks from the library.

Set aside time daily for your kids to read. Prioritizing reading by making time for it, even as kids get older, has a huge impact.

Read! Parents who read more have kids who read more. Don't save your reading time for after your kids are in bed. Read in front of them, and make going to the library a routine for you and your kids.

Growing Reading Comprehension

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Read-Stop-Think

With this strategy, students will READ small chunks of text, STOP to monitor their understanding, and then THINK within, about, or beyond the text. Many comprehension skills can be applied at these stopping points, and you can do this with both fiction and non-fiction texts.

15 FUN SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Click the button to find family fun Spring Break Activities.

Literacy Apps

Click here to find an educational reading app for your child.

Best Virtual Tours Around the World

Click here to find more interactive virtual tours

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A Trip to the Zoo & Aquarium

LIVE WEBCAM & VIRTUAL ZOOS & AQUARIUMS!

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A Trip to National Parks

NATIONAL PARKS

Grand Canyon

Yosemite National Park

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Yellow Stone National Park

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Landmarks Around the World

DISCOVER LANDMARKS AROUND THE WORLD!!!

Eiffel Tower-Paris, France

West Point Consolidated Schools Cyber Safety Hub

Click below on the picture to get started keeping your kids safe online.

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March Tips: Tips Will be Updated Weekly

Monday's Tip:

Daily Tips for Families

03-27-2023 There is usually more than one way to solve a problem. And to solve some problems, you have to think outside the box. When kids learn this, they become better problem solvers. Children learn creative thinking by watching others. When you have a problem to solve, think it through out loud.

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Tuesday's Tip

Daily Tips for Families

03-28-2023 You want your child to be responsible at school and at home. Assigning chores to do lets children practice taking responsibility. If your elementary schooler resists doing chores, here are some tips: Make sure your child has the knowledge and supplies necessary to complete the task.

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Wednesday's Tip

Daily Tips for Families

03-29-2023 Does your child know what it means to plagiarize information? Plagiarism is copying words or original ideas directly from another source. This is especially easy for children to do unintentionally if they are doing research online. Explain to your child that copying word for word is cheating.

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Thursday's Tip

Daily Tips for Families

03-30-2023 Even if you don't live near one of America's great museums, you can get your child excited about all that museums have to offer by taking an online tour of their collections. Match your child's interests to the museum.

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Friday's Tip

Daily Tips for Families

03-31-2023 Some children dive right into schoolwork. They're willing to try hard, even if the work is tough. But others just seem to give up before they even get started. What's the difference? It turns out that the kids who believe in their ability to succeed are also willing to work hard at it.

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Saturday's Tip

Daily Tips for Families

04-01-2023 April is National Humor Month. To lift spirits when your child is in a sour mood, have a grim expression contest. See who can make the saddest, maddest, baddest face. Then see what you can each do to turn the other person's frown into a grin.

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Sunday's Tip

Daily Tips for Families

04-02-2023 Each year, more than 3.5 million children get hurt playing sports. They break bones and dislocate joints. They cut themselves, tear ligaments or get concussions. Doctors say that children who are less physically developed or who are new to a sport are at a greater risk for injury.

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MDE Digital Resources

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PAPER for Parents/Guardians

Get reliable learning support whenever your child needs it. Click on the picture to learn how!

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Imagine Math Family Hub

Imagine Learning is introducing Imagine Family Math to families who need additional math resources, activities, and instructional videos to support at home learning. Click on the picture to find out more.

Common Sense Media for Parents

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How Can I Get My Kids to Put Down Their Phones?

How Can I Get My Kids to Put Down Their Phones? Click here to read how to encourage your child to put their phones away during certain times of the day.

Best Books for Kids: Common Sense Media

Best Character Development for Kids: Common Sense Media