From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

It’s no surprise to anyone that children need time with their parents.  Even though most parents are extremely busy, whether they work outside of the home or not, they do find time to spend with their children.  They want that time to count in helping prepare their children for the world they will find outside the home.

What counts most is what we say and do at home, not how rich or poor we are or how many years of school we have finished. When children count on getting attention at home, they have a greater sense of security and self-worth.  This will help them do better not only in school, but also when they grow up.  If you think about it, school, while very important, does not really take up very much time.  In the United States, the school year averages 180 days.  So, the hours and days a child is NOT in school are important for learning too. Communicating is probably the most important activity we can do in our home, and it doesn’t cost anything   Ask questions, listen for answers.  These are no-cost, high-value things to do.  Communication can happen any time, any place-in the car, on a bus, at mealtime, at bedtime. 

When our children continue school with good habits of communication, they are in a position to succeed, to learn all that has to be learned, and to become confident students. 

·         Let them see you read, and read to them and with them.  Visit the library.

·         Keep pencils and paper, crayons and washable markers handy.  Writing takes practice, and it starts at home.

·         Teach children to do things for themselves rather than do the work for them.  Patience when children are young pays off later.

It makes a difference when parents give children consistent messages and don’t allow tantrums or whining to change the parent’s directions or request.

·         Help children, when needed, to break a job down into small pieces, then do the job one step at a time.

·         Develop, with your child, a reasonable, consistent schedule of jobs around the house.

·         Every home needs consistent rules children can depend on.  Put a plan into action, and follow through.

·         Give each child an easy-to-reach place in which to put things away.

·         Set limits on TV viewing so that everyone can get work done with less background noise

·         Watch TV with your child and talk about what you see.

The time parents spend in conversation, exchanging ideas with their children is vitally important in setting the tone, the attitudes and the behaviors that make the difference in school.

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

Report cards will go home Friday November 16^th.  If you have any questions you may contact teachers by

e-mail, voice mail or written note.

“Turn Setbacks Into Learning Experiences” from the Parent Institute.

As an old saying goes:  Success comes from wisdom.  Wisdom comes from experience, and experience comes from making mistakes.”

When children’s mistakes are handled right, they can be the first steps toward future successes. 

Successful people don’t see their mistakes as failures.  Successful people know valuable lessons can be learned when something doesn’t work out quite right.

When a child doesn’t reach his goal right away, he may see himself as “dumb,” “stupid,” or “a failure.”  When your child makes a mistake or runs into a problem, don’t let him see himself as a failure.  Instead, help him learn from the problem so he can do better next time.

Ask your child, “What might you do differently next time?  What did you learn that can help you in the future?’ 

Parent Survey: Comments from the 2007 Parent Survey:  Fifth Grade Parent Comment: “I am concerned that my son is working far below grade level.”

Response: When students are not working at grade level, the teacher reports this to parents at Goal Setting,
progress reports, phone calls, e-mails or notes home.  We try and resolve the problem with in class intervention or after school intervention.  If a student continues to struggle, then we hold a meeting to see what else we can put in place. Parent Comment: Teachers and staff are very responsive to my e-mails and address my concerns promptly.  The office staff is very friendly and personable. Response: Thank you.  Teachers try and respond within 24 hours.

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how thankful I am to have such a wonderful staff, hard working students and supportive parents. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers on Thanksgiving Day.

 

These are the last comments from the 2007 Parent Survey:  Sixth Grade Parent Comment: “When concerns about my son and his lack of focus are addressed, I would like to know that the teachers are helping him to focus at school as well as what we are doing at home.”  Response: When a student is having focusing issues at school, there are many things we put in place to help the student. We use check off lists, helper buddies, reminder binders, and silent signals from the teacher to name just a few.  We have several resources on campus and also we hold Student Study Team meetings where we brainstorm, as a group, different strategies.  If you would like to know exactly what strategies are being used, please ask the teacher directly.  Parent Comment: All of my kids went to Skyblue Mesa, all four of them.  I’m proud to have a school like that in our community.
Response: Thank you.  It is the hard work from parents, teachers, students and staff that makes Skyblue “Skyblue.”  Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

If you want to give your child a truly memorable gift for the holidays this year, take a tip from principals and teachers and give something special that doesn’t coast a dime – a gift of your time and attention. 

This year, try tucking an “IOU” greeting card with your child’s holiday gifts.  Here are some suggestions for using the gift of time:

• For the child interested in art:  Plane a visit to a local art exhibit or museum. 
• For the child who likes to cook:  Offer to help your child plan and prepare a simple, inexpensive meal for the family or a few friends.  Sit down with your child  to plan the menu, look up recipes, make out a shopping list, schedule the food preparation, and create a center-piece theme. On the big day, watch your child glow with pleasure, both from accomplishment and from appreciation of your presence.

• For the child who adores family games:  Buy your child a new age-appropriate game – or an old favorite like Monopoly or Scrabble – that the family can play together
  
• For the child who enjoys music:  Scan the newspapers for inexpensive local concerts or dinner theater offerings.  Remember that your child will be as happy accompanying you to a high school band or church choir concert as to a symphony or opera performance. 
• For the child who loves nature:  Spend an afternoon with your child at the local nature center, or organize a group trip to the nearest zoo.  Plan a hike in the country or a walk in the park.  If the weather is inclement, take your child to the public library and browse together through age-appropriate nature books.
• For the child who likes to read-or who should read more:  Talk with the child’s teacher or school librarian for suggestions on books that the child would enjoy reading aloud with you.  Then set aside some time each day to read and discuss the books together.
• For the child who’s crazy about sports:  The opportunities are many and can fit any budget.  Take a local high school or college game and cheer for the home team, or watch an important game on television together. You might try jogging some laps around the high school track.

A special gift of time and attention to your child should not just be on the holidays but all year long.  It is one of the most important contributions you can make to your child’s education and quality of life.     

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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