Parent & Family Engagement
SISD Parent & Family Newsletter - February 2022
Important Dates for February
Monday, February 7-11th - National School Counseling Week
Thank you to our school counselors for making a difference in our lives! We appreciate you!
Monday, February 14th - No School/Holiday
Thursday, February 17th - Family Engagement Parent Institute Virtual Meeting
9:00 a.m. - English session & 1:00 p.m. - Spanish session
Join us for a very interesting virtual session on the topic of how to help manage our children's behavior at home. Our school counseling department will be providing insight on how we can better understand our children & help them cope with their struggles including how to manage their behavior. The strategies shared will also help them with anxiety. All SISD parents are welcome to participate!
Friday, February 18th - No School for Students/Staff Prep & Planning Day
Thursday, February 17th - Last day of the 4th six weeks
Monday, February 21st - 1st day of the 5th six weeks
Tuesday, February 22nd - PK Parent Virtual Meeting
9:00 a.m. - English session & 1:00 p.m. - Spanish session
Tuesday, February 22nd - CTE "Programs of Study" Parent & Student Virtual Session
5:00 p.m. Spanish & 6:00 p.m. English
(Call 956-580-5200 Ext. 1029 for more information)
Monday, February 28th - Regular School Board Meeting at PHS
Supplemental Special Education Services
The Supplemental Special Education Services is providing a one-time online grant to parents of eligible students served by special education who are enrolled in a Texas public school
Click here to learn more information or call our Special Education Department at 956-580-5200.
Child Find - Helping Families Make Connections
Free At Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available
Tips for Managing Child Behaviors at Home
Kindness Is Our February Focus
• Promotes positive relationships with others
• Uses their words and actions to encourage others
• Shows concern for others and their needs
Take a moment to discuss what kindness looks like in your home & discuss examples of how members of your family have demonstrated kindness to others. Click here to see Parade's article on how to show others that you care.
Our district counselors are discussing kindness in their counseling lessons this month.
Source: Capturing Kid's Hearts
The Many Ways to Say "I Love You" for Parents
Credits:
Rogers, Fred. Many Ways to Say I Love You: Wisdom for Parents and Children from Mister Rogers. New York, Machette Books, 2019.
Photo by Hannah Nelson from Pexels
Community Liaison Corner - A Fun Valentine's Idea From Laura Contreras, JHS
This is easy!
Take a piece of paper & write a positive message on it. The paper can be a sticky note, a heart shape-note, or added to a list on one sheet of paper. Every day add a new message to a visible area that your child can see such as their bedroom door, near their bed, or somewhere special to them in the house.
Even your teenagers will look forward to their new daily message. Enjoy seeing your children smile as they read special messages meant for them.
Click here for a list of ideas with positive affirmations!
Photo credit is from www.chalkacademy.com
Validation in A Mirror
Get that mirror & teach your kids to tell themselves that they believe in themselves! Practice these sayings in front of a mirror: "I believe in me!" "Yes I can" "I will be okay" "I can do this!" "I can soar!" "I can achieve!"
-General Opening Session from the Statewide Parent Involvement Conference on December 9th by Speaker Principal Baruti Kafele
Statewide Virtual Parental Involvement Conference December 9th & 10th, 2021
If you attended the meeting, an email was sent out to participants with links to the session recordings & presenter documents. Contact Lori De La Garza in case you didn't receive it. 956-580-5200, extension 1215.
We look forward to planning the next Parent Conference that will be available to all SISD parents through a virtual platform on Saturday, April 9th. More details to come soon!