Parent and Family News
November 13, 2023
Digital Equity Survey
YWCA Afterschool Program
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, Nov 20, 2023, 12:00 PM
24 Westminster Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA
Parent Teacher Conferences 12 pm -6 pm Nov. 20th
If you cannot attend on the 20th, please get in touch with the teachers to see if other times and dates are available.
Upcoming Events
Nov.15 Farmers Market 9-10
Nov. 16 PAC Meeting 5-6
Nov. 20, 21 - No YWCA after-school program
Nov. 20 - 1/2 Day For Students, Parent Teacher Conferences 12-6 pm
Nov. 22-Nov.24 - No School Thanksgiving
Nov. 28 - Picture Retakes, ELA Interim Grades 3-8
Nov. 29 - Farmers Market 9-10, Board Meeting 3:30 pm
Dec. 4-8 - Book Fair
Dec. 6 - Farmers Market 9-10
Dec. 7 - Family Literacy Night, Monthly Parent Meeting
Dec. 12 - Math Interim Grades 3-8
Dec. 13 - Farmers Market 9-10, Winter Showcase, BPN Winter Gathering
Dec. 17-21 Santa's Workshop
Fun Math Game to play with your student at home.
The Yes/No Game
This is another simple elementary math game loved by children in classrooms nationwide! It’s also an excellent way to practice 2D shapes and 3D shapes.
What you need to play:
- A series of cards/pieces of paper
How to play:
Step 1: Both players put a card on their head. It could have a number on it, a shape, etc.
Step 2: The first player asks a question that can only be answered with ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ E.g., ‘Am I odd?’ ‘Am I under 20?’ ‘Do I have four sides?’ etc…..
Step 3: They keep asking questions until they get the answer correct or run out of turns (you can set the number of turns they get at the beginning of the game). If your child is struggling with coming up with these questions, you can provide examples of questions until they get the hang of it! Then, it is time for the other player to have a go.
Attendance All Day/Every Day 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
- Tardies
- Disruption: Frequent tardies can disrupt the learning environment for late students and their classmates. It may lead to distractions and missed instructions, impacting a student's ability to grasp the material being taught.
- Missed Content: Tardy students may miss important content or announcements at the beginning of a class, which can affect their understanding of subsequent lessons.
- Habit Formation: Chronic tardiness can lead to the formation of poor habits, including time management and punctuality issues, which can have a long-term impact on a student's academic and professional success.
2. Early Releases:
- Incomplete Assignments: Early releases may lead to incomplete assignments or assessments, affecting a student's grades and overall academic performance.
- Limited Engagement: Students who frequently leave class early may not fully engage in the learning process, missing the opportunity to ask questions, clarify doubts, or benefit from additional resources provided at the end of the class.
- Missed Instruction: Leaving class early can result in missing out on critical instruction, class discussions, or assignments, hindering a student's ability to understand and retain the material.
We are here to partner with you to ensure your students are here all day, every day. We have policies and interventions in place to address chronic tardiness and early releases, aiming to support students in improving their punctuality and attendance. These measures may include counseling, parent-teacher conferences, and academic support programs. Call us if you need support.