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News for Klein Parents of Gifted & Advanced Learners
September 11, 2018
Thank You First Responders for your Dedication & Service!
RSVP to the GT Summit: Parent Sessions/Student Challenges!
24 Challenge sessions for K-12 learners including the FTC and FRC Robotics Teams!
Saturday, Sep 29, 2018, 09:00 AM
KMPC 7500 FM 2920 Klein, Texas
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
#KleinInSpace!
Teams of 3-5 students, in grades 5th-12th, will design an experiment showing the effects of microgravity through immersion in an authentic research experience. The challenge is designed to inspire and engage the next generation of scientists and engineers who will write a technical proposal based on their experiment.
If gifted learners participate in this innovative challenge-we welcome and would absolutely love to see their presentations/results at the Research Expo!
Read more in The Exchange here!
GT Parent Referral Window Open
Tips for Building Partnerships with Teachers
8 Tips for Building Healthy Parent/Teacher Relationships
By Dr. Marie Hartwell Walker
For the full article: Click Here!
When we’re on the same team, our kids usually do better in school. When there’s good communication between us, accomplishments get acknowledged, little problems don’t tend to become big ones, big ones can be better managed.
- Introduce yourself to the teacher. Start the year off right. Don’t wait for a problem before making contact. Find a way to say hello, to help the teacher attach your face to your name, and to make a cordial connection.
- Introduce your child. Elementary classroom teachers often have 20 – 40 new children to get to know each year. (Secondary teachers and specialists like art and gym teachers may have as many as 200!) Help them out a little. Write a brief note or email to the teachers telling them a little bit about your child’s strengths and interests.
- Go to “open house.” Teachers tend to be most interested in the families who show some interest. Open house, or back-to-school night, is a great time to get a sense of the teacher’s goals for the year and to learn about his or her approach.
- Go to the parent-teacher conference prepared. Respect the teacher’s time. Take the time to jot down things you feel are going well as well as concerns.
- Remember the Golden Rule. Always assume good will on the teacher’s part. People go into this profession because they like kids and they love the process of teaching and learning. Don’t go by anyone else’s (including your child’s) opinion – especially if it’s negative.
- Communicate regularly. Email is a great way to maintain a connection. Every few weeks, send a comment on what your child has brought home from school. Be sure to compliment the teacher on interesting lessons and to share moments when your child repeats something positive that happened at school.
- Help out. The strained economy is having an impact on schools. Many school systems have increased class size, reduced the number of paraprofessionals, and cut the supply budget. If you have the time, offer to help.
- If there’s a problem. This is where the good relationship you’ve worked so hard to establish pays off. You know that you and the teacher both want the best for your child.
Roth Multi-age Classroom Pilot Parent Meeting
UPDATE: IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP: PSAT/NMSQT October 10, 2018
Khan Academy is the official practice portal for the exam. Please visit this website especially for parents, which provides information regarding the prep! For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT please click here.
We look forward to more students earning this AMAZING college opportunity in 2018-19!