Panda Pride Parent Publication

August 5, 2024

Dear CRS Proud Panda Parents,

We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying your summer and making wonderful memories with your family. As we reach the midpoint of summer, we wanted to share some updates and reminders to keep you informed and engaged as we prepare for the upcoming school year.

1. Summer Skills Practice

As a reminder, students and families are strongly encouraged to visit our Summer Learning page or https://tinyurl.com/FLPSsummerlearning2024 to keep skills sharp this summer in preparation for a new school year!

2. Back-to-School Preparations

As we start gearing up for the new school year, here are a few important dates to remember:

• First Day of School: September 5, 2024. We look forward to welcoming all students back to a new and exciting year!
• Back-to-School Night: September 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Meet your child’s new teacher and learn about the exciting plans for the year ahead.

3. Health and Safety Reminders

As we prepare for the return to school, please remember to update any health forms and immunization records.

4. Stay Connected

Keep up with school news and events by following us:

On our CRS Instagram Page: @crspandas

On our school website: https://district.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us/

We’ll be posting updates and information to help you stay informed and involved.

5. CRS PTA

At CRS we are so fortunate to have such an active PTA to partner with in every aspect. Our PTA is

currently working on our Back to School Packet where parents will find crucial information for the upcoming school year, to include but not limited to the lunch program, PTA membership and meetings, how to volunteer and donate, as well as so many other ways to stay informed and support our CRS community.The Executive Board encourages all parents to become a member of the PTA community and start by joining us for our first meeting on Thursday, September 19th.

To stay tuned follow the CRS PTA

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crspta

CRS Instagram @crs_pta

Thank You

A big thank you to all our volunteers and supporters who helped make the last school year a success. Your contributions and dedication are greatly appreciated. We look forward to more exciting collaborations in the coming year!

During our summer break, I would like to share some thoughts on how we can use this time to help our children develop an important trait: grit. Grit—characterized by passion and perseverance towards long-term goals—is crucial for personal and academic success.

Summer provides a wonderful opportunity to foster this quality in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Here are some ways you can help nurture grit in your child during the summer months:

1. Encourage New Challenges: Summer is a great time to try new activities or hobbies. Whether it’s learning a new skill, taking up a sport, or tackling a creative project, encourage your child to step out of their comfort zone and persist through the learning process.

2. Set Personal Goals: Work with your child to set achievable summer goals. These could be related to reading, developing a new skill, or completing a fun project. Help them break down these goals into manageable steps and celebrate their progress along the way.

3. Foster Problem-Solving Skills: Allow your child to encounter and work through challenges independently. Support them in finding solutions and encourage them to reflect on their problem-solving process.

4. Model Perseverance: Share your own experiences of overcoming obstacles and demonstrate how persistence leads to success. Your example can inspire your child to approach challenges with a positive attitude.

5. Promote a Growth Mindset: Reinforce the idea that effort and perseverance lead to improvement and success. Encourage your child to view setbacks as learning opportunities rather than failures.

6. Celebrate Efforts: Recognize and praise the effort and persistence your child shows, not just the outcomes. Highlighting their hard work helps build their confidence and reinforces their commitment to their goals.

By focusing on these strategies, we can help our children develop the grit they need to navigate challenges and achieve their aspirations. Thank you for your continued support in fostering resilience and perseverance in our students.

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy the magic of books, here are some suggestions on GRIT 📚

Suggested Reads on Teaching Our Kids & Ourselves about Grit:

For Kids~Read Aloud

The Most Magnificent Thing~Written By: Ashley Spires

https://youtu.be/gy3JCNBgb94?si=MP5jyrkW6lCbPj5U

For Adults~

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance~Written By: Angela Duckworth

CRS Families We Need Your Help!

If you would like to participate in a special panda back-to-school project, kindly do the following:

• Submit one summer photo of your child (individual photo) into the "Panda Project 2024" Folder by no later than August 16th.
• Please name the photo as: Child First Initial and Full Last Name~Example: M. Grady
• Please ensure that you click the three dots in the right-hand corner, "Share," and then "Anyone with the Link" so that Mrs. Gagliardo & Ms. Spellman can access your photo and include it in our school project!
  
• Please add your photo to the Grade level folder of the grade your child is entering this school year.

Mrs. Christine Gagliardo ~Proud Principal

Email: cgagliardo@franklinlakes.k12.nj.us

Website: https://district.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us

Instagram: @crspandas