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2024 03



Homework Woes



This morning, I sat down near a mom talking to her friend. With great intensity and a sense of frustration, the mom was talking about trying to get her teenage daughter to do her math homework. There were a couple of key points that will help you when your student struggles with home- work. 1) Bringing work home makes the work personal. There will be emotion involved because a) transitions are tough, b) expectations of work are the same but the support is not, and c) students are tired after a day of school. 2) Once students feel that you understand their emotional struggle, they can benefit from your assistance. Before they feel you understand their struggle, "you are just making it worse!" 3) Consistent struggle should not be accepted as normal or some deficit in your child. Consistent struggle is a sign that the teacher needs to be informed to make a plan to create greater student success.



2-24 02



Am I Giving Too Much Help?



If you are unsure if you are giving your child too much help with homework, read the four points below. If you any of these things are happening, then please make arrangements with the teacher so you can create a successful homework experience for your child. Teachers know you are doing the best you can but she or he can show you how to better support your child at home.

* If the work is in your handwriting or if your child is copying down your words, then you are giving too much help. 
* If you notice that your child does not work without your input or approval, then you are giving too much help. 
* If you are answering your child’s questions about the assignment without your child answering any of your questions, you are giving too much help.
* If your homework help does not decrease as your child matures in school, you are giving too much help.



2024 01



Student Awards



Recently, we distributed a number of student awards. Young people need recognition as they develop their academic identities. These unique and personalized awards are one way to do so. Do any of your students deserve these awards? Taking the Risk to Speak In English (as one's second language) Making an Effort and Commitment to Try All of the Math Problems in Class and for Homework. Progressing as a Confident Public Speaker Supporting Others in the Development of Their Computer Application Skills Improving Penmanship to Match Greater Academic Confidence





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