The Hasty Howler
January Parent Engagement Newsletter
From the Principal
Happy New Year Hasty families!
We hope all our Hasty community celebrated a happy and healthy winter break with family; Welcome to the spring 2021 semester! As 2020 has ended, and we embark on 2021, I would like to thank each one of you for entrusting us with the awesome privilege and responsibility of educating your scholar. It is something we take seriously, and we value your partnership in this work.
We are making great strides with student achievement thus far. We want to keep that momentum going and are counting on you -our parents- to partner with us. Next week information will be sent to families regarding an exciting Reading and Math challenge that all Huskies will have the ability to participate in for a chance to win prizes. We are excited to see the continued learning and growth our students will make second semester.
Our students are transitioning back into their academic routines, and, unbelievably, report cards will go home on January 12. As always, please be sure to contact your child’s teacher should you have any questions about their progress.
It is such an honor to serve the Hasty Community. Thank you for being a partner in your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Rosario-Regan
Parent Engagement Facilitators - Mrs. Freeman & Mrs. Sanchez
It's a New Year - Try Learning Something New!
Learning is ever-ending. We are all constantly learning something new. Showing our children how learning something new can help us develop and maybe even make our lives easier while making us more confident is a great way to start the New Year. Take up a new language, learn to play a musical instrument, do a new craft, or read about an unfamiliar topic. Show your child what you are learning, and how you may even struggle learning something new. You’ll gain a better understanding of your child's difficulty when learning and your child may learn a study skill by modeling how you study or deal with new learning challenges.
Be an encourager and tell your child to keep trying new things by helping them work through fears and diversifying their learning. This will help them be more rounded individuals. Dr. Joe Dispenza says "Your life is a reflection of your daily habits. Doing something different changes the neural networking pattern of the brain, which increases your intelligence and creates positive change in your life."
The new year is a great time to engage and check in with your children regarding their academic goals. Discuss what is going well and what area(s) need improvement; then find ways to support their learning. SAVE the DATE for PAD NIGHT on January 28! We will have new skills to share with you on how you can support your child at home and we will talk about priority standards to focus on in the winter. Mark your calendars, you will love the new ideas to support learning at home!
Try to begin the year celebrating your child's success and responsibility; ensure he/she begins the year forming good healthy habits. Simple celebrations are just as important as the daily reminders of homework and other responsibilities. Celebrations can be small things, such as positive words of encouragement, a note written placed in their lunch box, or left on their bed.
Let's not forget organization! Learning how to manage organization can help children gain confidence and stay on track. Being on time to school ensures your child has a great start of the day, which will make them feel more confident and ready to tackle learning. Set out everything you need the night before to ensure a calmer start to the day. It's a new year and working together towards these goals will surely benefit your child. Remember, we need to support one another (Parent-Student-Teacher) to help brighten the future of your greatest treasure ~ your children!
Calendar - January 2021
1/5 - Digital Learning Day - School Wide
1/6 - Students Return to School
1/12- Report Cards go Home
1/13 - Picture Retake
1/15 - PAD Packets Pick-Up Drive for Digital Learners 3:00-5:00 p.m.
1/28 - PAD Night @ YOUR Convenience
Strong for Life - Boosting Brain-power with Breakfast
Starting the day with a well-balanced meal does more than just calm that first bout of hunger. Kids who eat breakfast are able to stay focused longer and perform better academically than those who skip eating or start with a sugary option. Try these easy breakfast ideas to boost your kid’s brain-power:
• Oatmeal with nuts and fruit
• Veggie and egg muffins
• Low-fat Greek yogurt with fresh fruit
• Cereal trail mix with dried fruit, whole-grain cereal and nuts
Hectic mornings ruining your breakfast plans? Ask your school nutrition team about their breakfast menu!
Visit strong4life.com for more breakfast ideas, and
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Videos for Parents with ELA and Math ideas from ILS, Academic Coach and Parent Engagement Facilitators ( Shannon Thomas & Susan Thacker/Gwen Freeman & Sara Sanchez)
"ELA" English Language Arts- Reading Strategy (Click on the picture to access the video)
Math Strategy (Click on the picture to access the video)
Tips from the School Nurse- Lindsey Morris
In an effort to be more proactive during the winter season in keeping our children healthy we encourage you to keep your child home if he/she is sick experiencing fever, vomiting or diarrhea, (children should be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine before returning to school.) Call the doctor to determine if your child should be seen by a physician. Please call the school if your child is going to be absent due to having any of these symptoms.
Counselor's Corner (Pre-K- 2nd Grades-Mrs. Ferry) (3rd-5th Grades-Mrs. Warren)
It’s a new year…a chance to hit the reset button and start again! As we establish new goals and resolutions for ourselves, let’s remember to help our children set theirs too. Setting goals is a life-long skill that help us continue to improve ourselves.
Start by identifying 2 to 3 areas to improve upon such as improving grades, getting organized, getting along better with others, etc.
Write down your goals where you can see them every day.
Keep a monthly calendar to keep track of daily progress.
Determine a reward for your success – something special and valuable you’d like to earn when you’ve reached your goal.
Write down specific dates to review your progress –every 2 weeks is a good marker.
Share your goals with one person who will agree to check in with you and review your progress.
Share your goal with one person who will agree to be your cheerleader and keep you encouraged.
Write down what you did each day to reach your goal – can be written in a journal or notebook.
Monitor your success – and celebrate your hard work. Keep a positive mindset, “if at first you don’t succeed try again.”