Owl Pride
Volume 1 Issue 10 November 9th, 2020
Choose to be GREAT Focus of the Week- Trustworthy
These are some ways that our students can show that they are trustworthy.
They are consistent.
Everyone has a bad day. But people want to see consistent, positive behavior in the people they trust. Affirmative actions and smart decisions make a difference in the eyes of others.
They are honest.
Even when the outcome will not be in your favor, tell the truth. This shows you have good character, which builds trust.
They Apologize.
If you have done something wrong, admit it quickly and ask what you can do to make it right.
They do what they say they are going to do.
If you say you are going to do something, do it. If you make plans with someone, be there. Seeing things through is the trademark of a trustworthy person.
This week in sports
Coming Up...
November 9th- No School
November 9th- Board Meeting
November 12th- Boys Basketball vs Kermit
November 16th- Girls Basketball vs Sonora, Boys Basketball @ Sonora
Principal's Page
Tips for Parents: Your Role in School Success
Studies show that a child’s academic achievement is directly influenced by their parents’ involvement in their education. Learn how you can bolster your student for success in this Tips for Parents.
A Teacher’s Expectation of Parents
Students, teachers, and parents all share responsibility in the education of a child. As a parent, here’s a minimum level of involvement most teachers expect:
- Help your student by developing a routine or specific time for homework where you are available to help or listen if needed. You are vital to their success.
- Ensure your child is at school, on time, every day possible. Arrange for vacations, trips, etc. during days off school.
- Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast each morning so they can function in class.
- Make sure your student is getting adequate sleep at night to support their growing body and mind.
- Be a positive role model in your child’s eyes who shows interest in reading and learning new things.
- Notify the teacher of any concerns or questions you have regarding their learning or treatment in school.
Tips for Parents: Questions to Ask Your Child about Their Day
Get a sense of your child’s life at school by asking questions that elicit more than a one-word response. Try one of these conversation starters:
- Tell me about the best part of your day.
- What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
- Did any of your classmates do anything funny? Tell me about what you read in class.
- Who did you play with/hang out with today? What did you do? Do you think ________(insert subject here) is too hard?
- What’s the biggest difference between this year and last year?
- What rules are different at school than at home? Do you think they’re fair?
- Who did you sit with at lunch?
- Can you show me something you learned or did today?
The Do’s and Don’t of Homework
Follow these Do’s and Don’ts of homework with your kids to make the most of their learning time at home:
Do:
- Provide quiet study time in a well-lit place.
- Be available to encourage, praise, advise, and supervise.
- Monitor your child’s understanding of concepts and skills.
- Check work for accuracy, neatness, and completeness.
- Provide related home-learning experiences to reinforce concepts learned at school.
- Cooperate with and be supportive of the child’s teacher.
- Help your child make education a top priority during his/her school years. Show by example that learning can be exciting and fulfilling.
Don’t:
- Do the child’s homework for him/her.
- Make excuses or allow the child to make excuses for incomplete or sloppy work.
- Change, criticize, or belittle a teacher’s assignments. If there’s a problem, talk to the teacher.
- Allow the child to skip an assignment he/she doesn’t like.
- Fill the child’s life with so many non-school activities there is no time left for homework or play. Relieve the child of responsibility for getting homework back to school on time.
A Winning Team
Team with your child and your child’s teacher to work together for your child’s academic success. It’s a winning team.
Counselor's Corner
Please check out these newsletters. They have some GREAT information!
As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child's education.
Phone: (325) 884-3728 ext. 422
Email: shelbie.mckay@rcisd.net