•Graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
•Received a Masters in Educational Technology from IUPUI.
•Mother to two beautiful baby boys.
•Taught second grade for three wonderful years.
Cherry Tree Elementary
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 846-3086
Parent Link: (317) 571-4080
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Principal: Lori Storer
Counselor : Gail Hill
Our Mission
The Cherry Tree Elementary School community is committed to
providing the best possible education for all students and to working
as a team to extend the potential of each child.
The curriculum balances the needs of each child by teaching them to
utilize their talents and skills to be creative problem solvers, to be
effective decision makers, and to continually strive for higher levels of
student achievement.
Students are encouraged to incorporate current advancements in
technology as an integral part of their learning experience.
What is Parental Involvement?
Reading to your child
Checking homework every night
Discussing your children’s progress with teachers
Voting in School Board elections
Helping your school set challenging academic
standards
Limiting TV viewing and video games on school
nights
Becoming an advocate for better education in
your community.
Why is this important?
When parents are involved in their child’s
education at home, they do better in school.
And when parents are involved in school,
children go farther in school- and the schools
they go to are better.
Resources for Parents
•Articles to help your
children through school:
www.pbs.org/parents/
•Tips on getting involved
in your child’s education:
http://www.nea.org/
•Information by your
child’s grade level:
www.familyeducation.com
•Get enough sleep.
•Eat a healthy breakfast every morning.
•Try your best.
•Develop good work habits.
•Complete your work on time.
•Do your homework every night.
•Take your time.
•Ask the teacher if you don’t understand
something.
Discovery School A great website for homework help or just to
look at fun stuff. This site has tools to help students study
and games to challenge their mind.
http://school.discovery.com/students
Fact Monster This awesome website has many facts to look up
for any age. The homework help center has many subjects
with interesting facts for the student to enjoy while doing
their homework. http://www.factmonster.com
Cool Math A fun site is for all ages up to 100. This has tons
of interactive games and lessons. http://www.coolmath.com
Homework Center This is an easy to use site with many
different subjects to receive help in. This site also has
dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, and biographies.
http://www.infoplease.com/homework
Attend school regularly.
Be prepared for class.
Communicate your needs to your teacher and
parents.
Develop a positive attitude.
Eat a good breakfast each morning.
Focus on your goals.
Give yourself a pat on the back regularly.
Help yourself before seeking assistance.
Imagine what you’d like to be as an adult.
Join in on all class activities and discussions.
Keep on task.
Learn as much as you can.
Make the most of every situation.
Note your progress.
Optimize your talents.
Put forth your best effort.
Quickly resolve conflict.
Run your race with the intention of winning.
Study! Study! Study!
Trust yourself and try new things.
Use your time wisely.
Voice your opinions.
Watch out for distractions.
X-amine your work carefully.
You are capable of great things.
Zero in on your strengths and build upon them.
Bibliography
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/parents/. Date accessed: November 30, 2005
Microsoft
http://microsoft.com/athome/intouch/studytips.mspx. Date accessed:
November 30, 2005
“Carmel Schools - Elementaries." Carmel Clay Community Schools
Corporation. 27 Nov. 2005 http://www.carmelclay.k12.in.us
"A Parent's Guide to School Involvement." National Education Association.
27 Nov. 2005 http://www.nea.org/parents/schoolinvolve.html.
"10 Ways for Parents to Help Teachers." National PTA. 27 Nov.
2005 http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1118086988656.html.
"How to Help Your Child Succeed." National PTA. 27 Nov. 2005
http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1118781108437.html