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Boletín informativo para Padres y Familias.

Welcome to another great and helpful newsletter that connects you to educational resources and links to information that are intended to increase the language proficiency and academic success of your child.

First, please fill out a quick survey to share any information or suggestions you might have for the next newsletter. We value your input!

With the start of back to school, you may have learned about some of the following programs and services within your school and community. Feel free to reach out to your child’s school or the district to learn about some of these TEA resources.

With school starting back up, students may be adjusting to their schedule and daily routines. Parents and guardians may also have questions they would like to ask their child’s school. Visit childmind.org to learn more about some questions that parents of emergent bilingual students may have.

Also, to help prepare your child for back-to-school success consider these ideas:

● Communicate with your child’s teacher to introduce yourself and share any information about your child’s educational needs.

● Help your child get organized with their school supplies and daily class and homework assignments.

● Settle into daily routines and transitions that will help your child understand the predictable structure that is in place both at home and school.

Some at-home activities to engage with your child and family include:

For a list of other activities, read this article 20 Activities for parent-child bonding.

As you and your family settle into creating new routines, remember to take some time for yourself and have fun, breath, and relax. Consider some of these tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to practice self-care as a family.

● Eat healthy by adding fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains to your meals.

● Spend quality time together engaging in activities that everyone enjoys.

● Talk about how you're feeling as a family and allow your child to share any questions or concerns they may have.

Other ways to support your child’s mental health can be found on the unicefusa.org web site.

Also, watch this video to learn more about managing stress.

Remember, with the start of the new school year, your child may be experiencing many feelings. Reassure your child that they are prepared and discuss things they are looking forward to.