Sunday,
May 31 - Fueling education Audio
Here are some
resources to help students understand
the importance of healthy eating
and daily exercise:
This is the Alisal School’s link to Network for a Healthy CA. The mission of the Alisal Union School District’s
Network for a Healthy California
is to increase the consumption of
fruits and vegetables and the physical
activity of students and their families.
Students learn the importance of
healthy eating and healthy living.
Harvest
of the Month is another
Champions for Change, Network for
Healthy CA link.
The MyPyramid materials
on this link are designed specifically
for children aged 6 to 11.
Adults aren’t the only ones at risk
for heart disease, stroke and other
cardiovascular diseases; increasingly,
kids are at risk too. This link from the American
Heart Association helps kids and families live
heart-healthy lives.
The
Community Alliance with Family
Farmers is building
a movement of rural and urban people to foster
family-scale agriculture that cares for the land,
sustains local economies and promotes social
justice.
Sunday, March 15 - Exceeding Expectations Audio
Resources for Parents:
Parents who want to help their kids reach their potential can read with their child each night. They can ask questions about what they are reading, such as “What is the setting of the story?”, “Who are the main characters?”, and “What dilemma do the characters face, and how do they handle it?” They could also have their child write a summary of the plot of the story.
On math homework, it is very important to check for accuracy each night. Parents can ask their child if they are struggling with certain concepts, and offer tutoring. The best way for a child to reach his/ her potential in math is by practicing until the correct answers come effortlessly.
Here are some proven programs to check out:
http://www.renlearn.com/
Renaissance Programs-
- Accelerated Reader tests kids on every book in our library.
- English in a Flash helps bilingual kids with English vocabulary.
- Accelerated Math and Math Facts in a Flash allow students to work on computation at their grade level and at their own pace.
And in case you were curious:
http://www.gladwell.com/outliers/index.html
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell explains the “10,000 hour rule.” .
Sunday, February 1 - Superfriends Audio
Will's experiments combining kids with different attitude bear fruit in academic results.
Sunday, September 28th - Bullies and Victims Audio
If your child is a victim of a bully at school, here are some ideas:
• Discuss being assertive and clear, such as looking the bully in the eye and confidently stating, "Please don't do that".
• Inform the teacher or school immediately. They can help.
• Encourage your child to imagine the next time s/he has an encounter with the bully, and decide ahead of time how s/he would like to respond.
• Click here for information about how the Sticks and Stones program in Monterey County helps bullies end violent behavior.
Sunday, August 17th - Ways to prepare your student for school [audio]
• Check the school uniform policy or dress code before you do your Back to School clothes shopping.
• Do not assume the teacher will give your child the basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, folders, and binders. Instead, purchase these items before the first day.
• Provide your child with a backpack strong enough to carry library and text books, a multiple subject binder, and plenty of pencils and paper.
• Walk your child around campus before the first day. This will allow them to feel more comfortable and confident ahead of time. Make sure he or she knows where the office, cafeteria, and bathrooms are located.
• Check to see if school breakfast and lunch are provided. Make sure your child eats healthy foods, and perhaps send them with a snack for recess.
• Your child will need a good night's sleep in order to be rested for a busy day ahead.
• Have your child pick out their clothes the night before and keep their backpack in the same spot in their room. This will help them get to class on time and prepared.
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