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YOU MISS A DAY, YOU MISS A LOT! Every minute that your child spends in school matters! If your child misses just two days of school each month he/she will be a half year behind by the time that he/she reaches the 4th grade! It is very difficult for children to catch up once they fall behind. In order for children to be successful, they must attend school daily and on time. Students who attend school regularly typically achieve better grades and exhibit great character traits such as responsibility and self-discipline.
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Mental Health Awareness
Good mental health is very important especially with everyone chasing busy schedules and trying to manage both personal and professional schedules. The medical community is finding increased links to mental health and physical health as people find that their anxiety, panic attacks, depression and other conditions improve when they have good mental health. If you have children, friends, co-workers, or relatives who are wringing their hands and fretting over uncontrollable circumstances, the following five tips for good mental health, with an emphasis on stress management and relaxation, could prove helpful.
Five tips to help manage stress and develop a healthy outlook that can promote good mental health for you and your children:
1. Strive for a balanced schedule.
When the scales tip too far in one direction, we can get off-balance, which results in added stress. For example, if you work too much, including late nights and weekends, you could end up missing family events and compromising your relationship with your spouse and children.
2. Eat healthy.
Eating right affects body and mind. Being overweight, underweight, or unhealthy due to a chronic or acute condition can bring on stress or add to related stress, so it is important to get these conditions under control as much as possible.
3. Exercise daily.
Physical activity does a lot to promote good mental health. The better physical shape you are in, the more effective your mind will be.
4. Cultivate your artistic side.
Everyone needs to stay in touch with their creativity in order to feel as though they can make new and interesting contributions. Utilizing music, art and writing can help promote good mental health.
5. Make friends and develop a social life.
Having friends is a valuable part of any meaningful lifestyle. Take a daily walk with your neighbor. Bake cookies with your church group. Have lunch with old friends or new acquaintances.
Source: http://www.lifescript.com/well-being/articles/0/5_tips_for_good_mental_health.aspx
Good mental health is very important especially with everyone chasing busy schedules and trying to manage both personal and professional schedules. The medical community is finding increased links to mental health and physical health as people find that their anxiety, panic attacks, depression and other conditions improve when they have good mental health. If you have children, friends, co-workers, or relatives who are wringing their hands and fretting over uncontrollable circumstances, the following five tips for good mental health, with an emphasis on stress management and relaxation, could prove helpful.
Five tips to help manage stress and develop a healthy outlook that can promote good mental health for you and your children:
1. Strive for a balanced schedule.
When the scales tip too far in one direction, we can get off-balance, which results in added stress. For example, if you work too much, including late nights and weekends, you could end up missing family events and compromising your relationship with your spouse and children.
2. Eat healthy.
Eating right affects body and mind. Being overweight, underweight, or unhealthy due to a chronic or acute condition can bring on stress or add to related stress, so it is important to get these conditions under control as much as possible.
3. Exercise daily.
Physical activity does a lot to promote good mental health. The better physical shape you are in, the more effective your mind will be.
4. Cultivate your artistic side.
Everyone needs to stay in touch with their creativity in order to feel as though they can make new and interesting contributions. Utilizing music, art and writing can help promote good mental health.
5. Make friends and develop a social life.
Having friends is a valuable part of any meaningful lifestyle. Take a daily walk with your neighbor. Bake cookies with your church group. Have lunch with old friends or new acquaintances.
Source: http://www.lifescript.com/well-being/articles/0/5_tips_for_good_mental_health.aspx
4 Ways to Teach Your Children to Love School
Raising engaged students is not only the responsibility of the teachers and the administrators at your school, it’s a job that starts at home with every parent. You will find that raising children who love school is easier than you might have imagined, so take note of these simple tips, keep your interactions with the school staff constructive and upbeat, and watch the magic that occurs when your children begin to love learning.
1. Share to prepare. Tell your children what you enjoyed about school. If you have fears and biases about how things were when you were in school, do not pass them on to your children. Remember, your children are not you. That was then; this is now, so please help open the doors to a positive school experience for them.
2. Step back. Some parents have trouble trusting that a school will care about their children as much as they do. And it’s true—some teachers will not treat your children like a parent would; they will probably expect more. The school will care about your children and challenge them so they can realize their full potential. Smart parents know that school is not just about academics. When your children are in school, they are learning how to be productive members of a community, how to socialize and enjoy playtime, and how to express themselves through art, music and physical activity.
3. Be positive and proactive. Try to find something to like about your school on a regular basis. Introduce yourself to teachers during open house, and the staff who works in the front office, including the principal. Make sure the teacher knows you are on her team. If you have a miscommunication or misunderstanding with a teacher or administrator, try to work things out in a calm manner. Remember, the way you would like to be treated is the way to behave always, no matter how you feel in the heat of the moment.
4. Give without strings. Even if you cannot spend a lot of time at school, know that your children still benefit from seeing you there. Sign up to be a school volunteer and be sure to join the PTA. There are plenty of opportunities for you to contribute, but do so without any expectations of payoffs for your children based on your involvement. When you choose to contribute to your children’s school, you set a great example for your kids. Parents who invest cheerfully and proactively at school pave the way to success in school for their children.
Source: Christina Katz, Eastern Shore Parents
Raising engaged students is not only the responsibility of the teachers and the administrators at your school, it’s a job that starts at home with every parent. You will find that raising children who love school is easier than you might have imagined, so take note of these simple tips, keep your interactions with the school staff constructive and upbeat, and watch the magic that occurs when your children begin to love learning.
1. Share to prepare. Tell your children what you enjoyed about school. If you have fears and biases about how things were when you were in school, do not pass them on to your children. Remember, your children are not you. That was then; this is now, so please help open the doors to a positive school experience for them.
2. Step back. Some parents have trouble trusting that a school will care about their children as much as they do. And it’s true—some teachers will not treat your children like a parent would; they will probably expect more. The school will care about your children and challenge them so they can realize their full potential. Smart parents know that school is not just about academics. When your children are in school, they are learning how to be productive members of a community, how to socialize and enjoy playtime, and how to express themselves through art, music and physical activity.
3. Be positive and proactive. Try to find something to like about your school on a regular basis. Introduce yourself to teachers during open house, and the staff who works in the front office, including the principal. Make sure the teacher knows you are on her team. If you have a miscommunication or misunderstanding with a teacher or administrator, try to work things out in a calm manner. Remember, the way you would like to be treated is the way to behave always, no matter how you feel in the heat of the moment.
4. Give without strings. Even if you cannot spend a lot of time at school, know that your children still benefit from seeing you there. Sign up to be a school volunteer and be sure to join the PTA. There are plenty of opportunities for you to contribute, but do so without any expectations of payoffs for your children based on your involvement. When you choose to contribute to your children’s school, you set a great example for your kids. Parents who invest cheerfully and proactively at school pave the way to success in school for their children.
Source: Christina Katz, Eastern Shore Parents
Teaching Children about Responsibility
Being responsible and taking responsibility for the things that may go wrong is an ideal character trait that we want all children here at Oak Knoll Elementary School to strive for. We start the school year off with this trait as our first character word of the month because it allows students to get a good reputation by being responsible, and they also feel good about themselves by displaying such character.
Here are some tips on how to teach children about responsibility:
Being responsible and taking responsibility for the things that may go wrong is an ideal character trait that we want all children here at Oak Knoll Elementary School to strive for. We start the school year off with this trait as our first character word of the month because it allows students to get a good reputation by being responsible, and they also feel good about themselves by displaying such character.
Here are some tips on how to teach children about responsibility:
- Teach them to be reliable and dependable; it is important that when they agree to do something, they should do it. Doing so will help others such as teachers, friends, and parents trust them more.
- Talk with them about taking care of their own business. They should not expect or try to make others do what they are supposed to do. Do not make excuses or blame others for something that they have done.
- Teach them to always use their head, think before they act, and always imagine the consequences. They should always ask themselves what would happen if they were to make the wrong choice.
- Teach them to follow their heart – they already know what is right, so go ahead and be responsible and do what’s right. They will be glad that they did and will be a much better person for it!
Internet Safety and Your Child
The Internet can be a wonderful resource for students. It can also be a dangerous place. Here are some things parents can do to help children stay safe on the Internet:
The Internet can be a wonderful resource for students. It can also be a dangerous place. Here are some things parents can do to help children stay safe on the Internet:
- Talk with your children about the benefits and risks of the Internet. Talk about the things that they like to do online, what websites they visit, who they chat with, and what games they play.
- Go online and look at the websites and chat rooms that your children are visiting.
- Ask them about the people they are talking to online and how they are communicating. Make sure you have discussions with them about the many dangers of meeting new friends online.
- Consider using a filter, blocking, or rating system for your computer.
- Keep the computer in a common area, not in bedrooms or other closed rooms.
- Share an email account with your children so you may monitor their activities.
- Bookmark your children’s favorite sites for easy access.
Additional Reading Resources:
https://www.verywellfamily.com/summer-fun-ideas-kids-and-parents-3542627
https://www.atlantaparent.com/working-at-home-with-kids/
https://www.atlantaparent.com/virtual-field-trips-for-kids-family-in-atlanta/
https://www.workingmother.com/parents-are-sharing-homeschooling-tips-that-keep-them-productive
https://www.workingmother.com/how-to-get-work-done-while-homeschooling
https://www.verywellfamily.com/summer-fun-ideas-kids-and-parents-3542627
https://www.atlantaparent.com/working-at-home-with-kids/
https://www.atlantaparent.com/virtual-field-trips-for-kids-family-in-atlanta/
https://www.workingmother.com/parents-are-sharing-homeschooling-tips-that-keep-them-productive
https://www.workingmother.com/how-to-get-work-done-while-homeschooling