Panther Post
November 14th-18th
Panther Post Vol 1 Week 14
Principal's Message
Hello Panther Family,
Happy Friday! We are now in full swing in November. This is our final week before the Thanksgiving Break. We are so grateful for your partnership. Our scholars are excelling in all areas. Keep up the great work. Next Friday, in addition to the weekly grade level newsletter, you will receive your child's 13.5 week report card via infinite campus. If you are not connected to infinite campus to view grades or other important information please reach out to the school.
Below is some important information to help you prepare for the week ahead.
Family Engagement Month – “Family Matters”- November is National Family Engagement month. Join us for "Family Matters," a celebration of FCS families and their role in the education and well-being of their students. There will be interactive workshops, hands-on activities, vendors, entertainment, giveaways, free food, and a few special guests! Students may attend one or all events at four locations from November 14 through November 17. Please RSVP by November 1. The following schools (with links to Eventbrite) are hosting events for the entire district:
- Banneker High School (November 14)
- Riverwood High School (November 15)
- Elkins Pointe Middle School (November 16)
- Bear Creek Middle School (November 17)
For more information, please contact Becca Goddard (goodardr@fultonschools.org).
Of course and as always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns atlillym@fultonschools.org..
Your Proud Panther Principal,
Maureen Lilly
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- November 18th- 13.5 Week Progress Report Visible
- November 22nd-26th- Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 6th- Remote Learning Day- Election Run off
SUPPORTING YOUR SCHOLARS AT HOME
At Home Literacy Strategy
Reading and Writing Fun at Home
Some fun ways to start writing can be as easy as doing little snippets of writing with your child and then reading them together. Here are some activities and snippets to get your child writing.
- Asking your child to write about his or her own life can be one way to get the writing going. Writing from life events allows you and your child to talk and write about shared experiences and time together.
- What Can You Remember? Memory Snippets † Write about a special day.
- Write about a holiday.
- Write about the first day of school.
- Write about your birthday.
- Write about a sports event.
- Write about learning how to ride your bike or swim
AT HOME MATH STRATEGY
Promoting math success through games
The goal for educators is to continue finding and facilitating the kind of instructional activities that help students understand the concepts behind the math problems—games that motivate them to find creative solutions and take an active part in accelerating their own learning. Imagine if this could happen while they’re having fun!
One of the main benefits of playing math games is in the amount of retention it creates. A lot of teachers use basic forms of TPR (Total Physical Response) like moving your arms or waving hands to help with learning, but many forget that getting kids all the way up and active sparks a connection in the neurons of the brain to help with processing and retention of new information.
COMMITTING TO SAFETY AND SECURITY AT AGHES
Here at AGHES, we focus on safety and security everyday. We practice drills, use sign in procedures, and check visitors coming into our building. However, safety and security is a joint effort with the school and our community. Each month I will share information related to our safety and security procedures.
This month our focus is helping our scholars create and own a safe school environment. Below are some ways, you can support your child at home to create a safe environment at school.
- Discuss the school's discipline policy with your child. Show your support for the rules and help your child understand the reasons for them..
- Talk with your child about the violence he or she sees on television, in video games and possibly in the neighborhood. Help your child understand the consequences of violence and that this is not how to handle problems.
- Teach your child how to solve problems with their words. If there is an issue determine who your child identifies as a safe adult in the school building. Praise your child when he or she follows through.
- Help your child find ways to show anger that do not involve verbally or physically hurting others. When you get angry, use it as an opportunity to model these appropriate responses for your child and talk about it.
Reminding your child that although things can happen that are upsetting, in school there are people to help! Ask them who their trusted adult is and leverage that person if issues arise. We hope one by one this will support us in maintaining a safe school environment.