“Where Students enter to learn and September 22, 2014
First Six Weeks
leave to achieve!”
Fifth Week
From the Principal’s Desk:
“What we want is the see our kids in pursuit of knowledge and not
knowledge in pursuit of the kids”
George Bernard Shaw
Teacher Reminders:
Teacher Reminders:
*This month is Childhood
Obesity Awareness Month/
National Preparedness Month/
and Fruits and Veggies Month
*Nominate your bright shining
stars for the GT program
Tips for Teachers when Communicating with Parents
Be brief and to the point.
Our society is bombarded with messages. In order to get the public’s
attention and keep it, you must be brief and to the point. Parents can’t
digest lengthy newsletters or notes. They need short articles that are
broken up on the page by graphics and headlines. (Consider how the
successful “USA Today” newspaper looks). One sheet of paper is best.
Use a 4th to 6th grade reading level. Remember, 80 percent of people
will spend just 30 seconds reading what you send home. Edit your
communications to the most important points you want parents to
remember. NEVER use educational jargon and acronyms.
*Continue to provide a safe and
Stick to the facts.
secure learning environment for
Always tell the truth and don’t speculate. If you don’t know the answer
to something, say you don’t know and that you’ll get back to the person
with an answer. Be sure to follow-up. Speculating spreads rumors that
may not be accurate.
our students.
YOU’RE PAWSOME!!!
Do a good job.
It sounds so simple, but 90% of good public relations is simply doing a
good job.
Things that make you say UMMM!
With being part of such a great
community how can we help our
students improve?
Character Trait of the Month:
Responsibility
Phrase of the Week:
Accept others
Dates 2
Remember
: September 22, 2014 – Hola Amigos
September 25, 2014 – Last day to nominate to TAG/ Faculty
Meeting/ Parent Academy with Counselors