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Are you curious about the STAAR Redesign and what that means for your child? Visit https://www.texasassessment.gov/redesign-resources.html to get the most up-to-date resources for Parents from the Texas Education Agency!

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is being redesigned to make the test more tightly aligned with the classroom experience.

Below is a list of some practical parenting resources. No one is suggesting each parent needs to read through the entire list of resources or follow each and every piece of advice in this list, but if you, as a parent, have found yourself wanting to change the climate of your home, to empower your child to be their best, to be great, then here is a treasure trove of tools for you to use.

Parenting Books:

• The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

• No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

• The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

• The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family l by Karyn B. Purvis, David R. Cross, et al.

• Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel MD

Children’s Books that parents and children can read together:

• The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series) by Audrey Penn

• The Invisible String by Patrice Karst (Author), Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)

• Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Angry, Inventor, Positive, Lazy, Helpful, Earth, Grumpy, Kind) by Mary Nhin (Author), Jelena Stupar (Illustrator)

• When I Pray for You by Matthew Paul Turner and Kimberley Barnes

• Once Upon a Touch...: Story Massage for Children by Mary Atkinson (Author), Sandra Hooper (Author)

Social Media Accounts/Websites

• https://www.playhouseparenting.com/ (they are on Facebook and Instagram)

• https://biglittlefeelings.com/ (also Facebook and Instagram)

• https://parentandteen.com/ (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter)

• https://www.waituntil8th.org/ (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram)

Podcasts

• https://child.tcu.edu/podcast/#sthash.s2Z6E3O0.dpbs

• https://www.tinabryson.com/podcasts-audio-interviews

• https://www.escapingthe.com/

The Anna ISD police department has a new TIP email address. If you hear or see something suspicious, please email the Anna ISD PD at safetyandsecurity@annaisd.org. This email is a one-way communication tool; you will not receive a response.

Additionally, you can download the iWatch Texas app. The tips on the app are anonymous and will help keep schools safe and secure by alerting the appropriate personnel of any potential threats.

• Register to be a volunteer at your child's school. Volunteer Application.
• Visit the Parent University to learn about Anna ISD. Parent University
• Join your school PTA or Booster club. AISD is grateful for the support of these parent leaders.
  

In the know: In addition to this eNewsletter, which typically comes twice a month, there are other ways to keep up with all the great things happening in Anna ISD:

• Ensure your information is current with your school, so you receive text message alerts, phone calls, and emails.
• Visit our website annaisd.org
• Follow AISD and your campus on social media. Facebook Twitter Instagram
• Download our mobile app

"Our Special Education Department is one of the very best in the area. We are here to serve students and support campuses. Conducting student evaluations with the most accurate data to make meaningful recommendations for students is a top priority. Parent engagement is a must to ensure the students of AISD are supported fully in all aspects of their lives. " - Audrey Earley, Special Education Coordinator

April 28 ..........................Student Holiday

May 1-5 & 8-12...............Teacher Appreciation Celebrations

May 11............................Board Meeting