Family Connections Newsletter
Keeping our families first
September 2021
Helpful tips from Reading Rockets
With the help of parents and teachers, kids can overcome vocabulary limitations that effect their reading. Below are some tips and specific things to do.
What parents can do to help at home-
*Engage your child in conversations every day. If possible, include new and interesting words in your conversation.
*Read to your child each day. When the book contains a new or interesting word, pause and define the word for your child. After you're done reading, engage your child in a conversation about the book.
*Help build word knowledge by classifying and grouping objects or pictures while naming them.
*Help build your child's understanding of language by playing verbal games and telling jokes and stories.
*Encourage your child to read on his own. The more children read, the more words they encounter and learn.
Be a parent volunteer!!! We here at JBES would love for our parents to be involved with us at school. You may:
-be a homeroom parent
-help in a classroom
-help with special events
-attend Leadership meetings(next mtg. is 9-13-21, Monday 3:45, school library).
***********Dates for upcoming events***********
Kindergarten Title and Family Night
Thursday, September 2, 2021 5:00-6:30.
4th Grade Sewing Class
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 3:30-5:00.
Must be signed up with parent approval.
Only 15 spots available.
3rd Grade Title and Family Night
Thursday, September 9, 2021 5:30-7:00.
2nd Grade Title and Family Night
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 5:30-7:00.
REMINDERS:
No school for students-
Monday, September 6, 2021***Labor Day***
Tuesday, September 7, 2021***Teacher Work Day***
PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE SENT HOME ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD.
**Be sure to sign and return the Parent*Teacher*Student Compact Statement that is given out at your child's grade level Family and Title Night.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
7:30-11:00AM, OR UNTIL RESOURCES ARE OUT
COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
****A DRIVE THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION****
Families in need of assistance to cover rent, utilities, and other household costs: New funds available now! Learn about eligibility and how to apply here. https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_renters-rental-assistance-handout_2021-07.pdf
Need help, please feel free to contact me: Gina Kindler, Family Assistance Liaison.
Phone 931-388-3601.