Early Learning Newsletter
October 2018
Dear Early Learning Families,
This month, if your child is enrolled in the Vancouver Public Schools, mark your calendars for your parent/teacher conference. If you have not already scheduled a conference, your child's teacher will contact you soon. Elementary conferences are scheduled for October 17th, 18th and 19th. Teachers look forward to conferences as it gives them an opportunity to talk directly to you about your child’s strengths and development.
Here are a few ways you can make the most of your student’s upcoming parent/teacher conference:
· Check with your student’s teacher to see if he/she prefers your student attend as well.
· Write down any questions you have before the conference and take them with you.
· Show up a few minutes prior to your assigned time.
· Understand that even though your allotted conference time may be over, your child’s teacher is always open to hearing from you.
· Trust your teacher. Teachers have your student’s best interest at heart. If he/she has something to share, he/she is sharing out of love and/or genuine concern for your child.
· Enjoy.
Kendra Yamamoto
VSD Early Learning teacher
Dates to Calendar
10/8/2018 - 40 minute early release
10/12/2018 - No school (In-service Day)
10/15/2-18 - 40 minute early release
10/17/2018 - Two-hour early release
10/18 - 10/19/2018 - No school (Conferences)
10/22/2018 - 40 minute early release
10/29/2018 - 40 minute early release
Math Tips for Parents:
- Be positive about math & share the belief that ALL can do well in math.
- Even if you struggled with math, stay upbeat when working with your child or talking about math.
- Know what your child is studying in math and show an interest in it.
- Play family games that use math (bingo, dominos and board games all help your child’s math skills grow).
- Talk about numbers, prices and percentages as you shop.
- Encourage your child to use a variety of strategies when solving math problems.
Sleep Guidelines
Infants (4 months to 12 months) should sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
When to Keep a Sick Child At Home
The following is not intended as medical advice, but is merely designed as a guideline to be followed until your health care provider can be contacted.
Children should usually be kept at home if any of the following conditions are present (keep in mind the absence of fever does not always indicate the child is well enough to attend school):
- Fever over 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours
- Undiagnosed skin rashes with fever
- Persistent sore throat with fever and difficulty swallowing or rash
- Severe headache, toothache, ear pain or abdominal pain and cramping
- Skin infections
- Eyes that are painful red, and matted with thick discharge
- Severe uncontrolled rapid coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing
Attendance Matters
Social & Emotional Learning
And finally...
"Studies show that kids who choose their books are far more likely to finish them."
- Epic!