WMS Friday Forecast

Though we haven’t seen your child much yet this new year, we hope that this school year has been off to a positive start for both you and your RedHawk. As your RedHawk navigates the challenges of academic life, one key skill emerges as a cornerstone for success: perseverance.

Perseverance, what we define as the ability to persist in the face of difficulties or challenges, is a quality that can greatly impact your child's academic journey. As we know, middle school can be a time of increased academic demands and responsibilities. It's during these formative years that developing perseverance becomes not only beneficial but crucial.

Here are a few strategies to help your child build and strengthen their perseverance:

• Set Realistic Goals: Encourage your child to set achievable goals for themselves. Break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. This not only makes the workload seem less daunting but also allows for a sense of accomplishment with each completed step.

• Celebrate Effort, Not Just Results: Emphasize the importance of putting in effort rather than solely focusing on grades. Praising your child for their hard work and dedication reinforces the idea that the journey is just as valuable as the destination.

• Teach Time Management: Help your child develop effective time management skills. Balancing homework, extracurricular activities, and leisure time requires planning and organization. Teach them to prioritize tasks and allocate time wisely.

• Encourage a Growth Mindset: Foster the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. A growth mindset promotes resilience and a willingness to take on challenges as opportunities for growth.

• Be a Supportive Listener: Create an open and supportive environment where your child feels comfortable sharing their challenges. Active listening and empathetic understanding can go a long way in helping them navigate difficult situations.

The importance of perseverance extends beyond the academic realm. Perseverance is a life skill that will serve your child well in facing challenges, building resilience, and fostering a positive attitude toward learning.

As we partner with our middle schooler families, let's work together to instill the values of determination, resilience, and the understanding that success is not always immediate but is certainly achievable with perseverance.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Tim

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The deadline to order yearbooks is Friday, January 26th. This will be the ONLY ORDER we place & extra yearbooks will NOT be ordered.

Last year, quite a few students were disappointed as they didn’t order a yearbook and we ran out. Be sure to order yours! Complete the order form below and deliver to the main office along with your CHECK for $25 payment made out to Wredling Middle School.

Mr. Loversky shared the list of those students who have purchased yearbooks with the students this morning. If you are unsure whether or not you ordered, please have your RedHawk check the list he sent them today. Contact Lucy Johnson via phone 331-228-5129 or email lucy.johnson@d303.org with any questions.

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