Peek at Our Week September 4, 2023
Paonia K-8 School
Paonia K-8 School Info
Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
September 1, 2023
Homework Tips
Here are some tips to guide the way:
Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved. (Our parent teacher conferences are on Monday, September 26!)
Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there's an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary — and take time for a 15-minute break every hour, if possible.
Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls.
Make sure kids do their own work. They won't learn if they don't think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.
7th/8th Grade Volleyball and Football
Tuesday, September 5:
4:00 Football Game at PK8 vs. Columbine Middle
4:00 Volleyball Games at Montrose vs. Columbine Middle
7th/8th Grade Volleyball
4:00 Volleyball Games at Montrose vs. Centennial Middle
7th/8th Grade Volleyball
Saturday, September 9:
8:00 Volleyball Games at PK8 (Delta County Round Robin)
Kindergarten Nature Spotlights of the Week
Releasing our first butterfly!
Our first butterfly!
Our number line on the River Trail.
Middle School Fun
7th/8th Grade Volleball
DISCOVERY Team Challenge
Can they get the ball to the end?
8th Grade Leadership Opportunity
PPO Announcements
Our PPO is looking for a new treasurer. If you are interested, please contact Casey Carney, PPO President, or Sam Cox, school principal at the school.
The Mountain Harvest 5K is coming up in a few weeks, Saturday, September 23rd. We would appreciate help coordinating the event, and volunteers to help on the course during the run. Please contact Casey Carney at school if you are able to help with this fundraiser.
Our next PPO meeting is Monday, September 18th at 3:45pm. See you there!
PK8 Meal Viewer App
After School Activity Information
PK-8 Student Council Announced
- 8th Grade - Jace McCrain - President and Emberlee Vierra - Vice President.
- 7th Grade - Kaylynne Miller - Administrative Assistant and Makayla Delbaugh - Secretary
- 6th Grade - Lydia Deguelle and Lilah-Marie Miller
- 5th Grade - Haylee McCarrel and Jacen Wiggins.
In just three years, our student council has contracted and paid for the eagle out front and identified a new bike rack that will soon be ordered. This year we’re looking to contract and pay for a new school sign for the main building. Student council has also considered, and in some cases implemented, all the suggestions students have put in the suggestion box.