Check out the research on Growth Mindset. We are doing lessons all year with this topic.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tips-for-helping-kids-adopt-a-growth-mindset_us_59a09ae5e4b0cb7715bfd576 https://www.mindsetworks.com/parents/growth-mindset-parenting |
6th grade t shirt order forms went home, orders and money due end Sept. Shirts are adult sizes, $12 (checks made to Burr Elementary)
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Great video that explains common core:
http://youtu.be/5s0rRk9sER0
WHAT IS THIS "COMMON CORE" YOU ASK?
http://www.uticak12.org/superintendent%20christine%20johns2.asp
http://www.corestandards.org/in-the-states
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/parents-guide-to-common-core-standards/
A FAVORITE site for many parents I know...great info
http://www.loveandlogic.com/what-is-for-parents.html
We do NOT have D.A.R.E anymore but here are some good tips for parents:
http://www.dare-america.com/home/HometownDAREUSA/sterling_heights.asp
http://www.theantidrug.com/
Rachels-Challengeprincipalletter-2.pdf
How does your child learn best? I am asking all parents to take this short survey and then e mail or write me a note with the results. This will help me to create more individualized instruction for all students. Thank You.
http://school.familyeducation.com/multiple-intelligences/learning-styles/childs-special-gifts/66373.html
http://youtu.be/5s0rRk9sER0
WHAT IS THIS "COMMON CORE" YOU ASK?
http://www.uticak12.org/superintendent%20christine%20johns2.asp
http://www.corestandards.org/in-the-states
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/parents-guide-to-common-core-standards/
A FAVORITE site for many parents I know...great info
http://www.loveandlogic.com/what-is-for-parents.html
We do NOT have D.A.R.E anymore but here are some good tips for parents:
http://www.dare-america.com/home/HometownDAREUSA/sterling_heights.asp
http://www.theantidrug.com/
Rachels-Challengeprincipalletter-2.pdf
How does your child learn best? I am asking all parents to take this short survey and then e mail or write me a note with the results. This will help me to create more individualized instruction for all students. Thank You.
http://school.familyeducation.com/multiple-intelligences/learning-styles/childs-special-gifts/66373.html