Mariner Report
Volume 10 Issue 1
Wave hello to a new school year!
Message from the Principal
Our second Friday flag will be September 18th. During the September Friday Flag, IHCS will be celebrating Latin American Independence Day. This is a little over a month away, but we are looking for IHCS families that may celebrate Mexican Independence Day or Latin American Independence Day. If you are interested in participating please reach out to your student's teacher. The idea is to provide pictures or record a short video about how your family celebrates this important celebration and the significance for your family of this day.
Distance Learning: Tips to Help Your Child Learn at Home
1. Create a learning space for your child.
Does your child already have a special place to do homework? It’s important to set up a quiet, clutter-free area if your child is learning full-time from home.
2. Reduce distractions.
Video games, computer games, social media, TV, toys, pets—our homes have lots of distractions. Make a list of the things that distract your child. Then, find ways to limit them during learning time.
3. Use a calendar and color-code it.
It’s important to set up systems to help your child stay on top of school deadlines. This will help your child stay organized. Post a calendar and mark it with due dates. Help your child plan backward from the due dates. You could even try some of these color-coding strategies.
4. Get plenty of exercise.
Exercise helps us think better. When we move and groove, our problem-solving, memory, and attention improve. Physical activity is a natural way to reduce stress and prevent anxiety. Experts say that when we move and get our heart rate up, it has a positive impact on how we think. Here are some family-friendly workouts you can do at home.
5. See which accessibility features help your child.
Most phones, laptops, and other mobile devices have built-in assistive technology. For example, read aloud or text-to-speech can help struggling readers, and speech-to-text can help struggling writers.
6. Reach out to your child’s teacher.
Online education or learning at home requires family support. To support your child, set up a direct line of communication with your child’s teachers. Use email, Class Dojo, phone calls, or maybe even video conferencing to connect.
For more family resources, you can read the full article here.
Thanks and Celebrations
Supervision Aides
Technology Team
Teachers
Week At a Glance
Monday: August 31
Tuesday: September 1
Wednesday: September 2
ELPAC Meeting 8:30-9:30am
Coffee with the Principal 10:00am (English) 10:15am (Spanish)
Thursday: September 3
Friday: September 4
Staff Meeting 12:30