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Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882

Continuing our efforts to support homework, here are reminders of tips on how to break down longer assignments that your child may have:

1. Figure out how much time your child has. Count backward from the project’s due date to see how many days your child has to complete it.
2. Figure out how long each work session should be. Estimate how much stamina your child will have for the kinds of work involved. Compare how much time is available with how long your child can work at a stretch. This helps you figure out how to help your child “chunk” the work, or do a bit each day.
3. Write down each task. Work with your child to write down on index cards every task the assignment involves, from going to the library to designing the report cover. For each task, ask if your child has any questions or concerns. Write them down on the back of the card.
4. Put the task cards in order. Help your child decide what comes first, second, etc. For instance, doing research comes before proofreading the paper.
5. Assign a deadline for each task. Work backward to come up with reasonable due dates. Address your child’s questions as you create the schedule.
6. Review your child’s progress. Check in regularly to see how your child is doing and if the project is on schedule. If not, help your child revise the plan.

When looking over these steps, what stands out is the communication involved between the student and parent. By talking with your child about their assignments, parents gain insight into what learning is going on in the classroom, and have a better understanding of how much time is spent on projects in school and what needs to be done at home. If there is ever any confusion, please reach out to your child's teacher to get clarification.

The DCSD Student Advisory Council is presenting an Opiod Awareness lesson to all 8th grade students. The PK8 presentation is on February 4th. If you prefer your student not attend, please come by the office to fill out an opt-out form.

Next PPO Meeting: Monday, January 27th at 3:45 in the school library - see you there!

Friday Teacher Snack Sign-Ups

Parents, our PPO organizes a snack for school staff every Friday. Parents sign up and bring in treats for roughly 40 staff members on Friday mornings. There are still a few open dates in December. Please offer to help by signing up for one of the available Fridays at this link:

Friday Teacher Snack Sign Up Sheet

Paonia K-8 has several employment opportunities currently:

• A 7-hour teacher aide position in our Special Education department.
• A 4-hour kitchen staff employee
• DCSD is always seeking regular and substitute bus drivers.

These part time positions may be combined for more hours and benefits. If you are interested, please apply at deltaschools.com, or contact Mr. Cox directly.

Sam Cox

Principal

Paonia K8 School

970-527-4882

sam.cox@deltaschools.com