1. Welcome, please pick up a packet, some juice and snacks. We will start soon.

8. Organization Video Clip http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/14923457/ns/today-today_home_and_garden/t/organize-your-student-these-tricks-tips/

13. Monitor the kind of television programs and movies your kids watch. Reduce your child’s exposure to violent models. Be An Organized Parent Be organized and plan ahead to be an effective parent. Anticipate your child’s needs before his bad behavior forces you to meet his needs. When you allow your child’s bad behavior to force you to meet his needs, you unintentionally reward that bad behavior. HOUSEHOLD CONFUSION "Listen, Julie, I'm going to have to get off the phone. The kids are starting to get wild!" Sometimes the entire family situation becomes disorganized. Often, in such a situation, the misbehavior of children rapidly increases. Reorganize the situation as quickly as you can. Being an effective parent takes not only love and discipline, but a lot of time and planning. If you are shopping with your children, return home before they are completely exhausted. If your children begin to fuss with each other during religious services, don’t scold or threaten.

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17. Strategies to Help your child with Reading Pierce Staff Members

21. Raising Student’s READING LEVELS Mrs. Nancy Beattie

22. In order for your child to read at a higher level , two things are essential: 1. Read each day 2. Build vocabulary Sight words Decoding words Using helps

29. BUILDING VOCABULARY Decode Words Learn word roots, and affixes they pop up in words all the time and will give you a hint to the word’s meaning.

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37. Reading Strategy Spot check in and -ing: Submitted by Mrs. Karen Schnuell-Ruth Spot check what your child is reading even if she/he is an excellent reader. Ask about a character named or what a word means in the sentence.

47. Help your child learn to prioritize most important assignments and projects according to due date, amount of points possible, most difficult class, etc. Post a monthly calendar near the “homework spot” to help your child see upcoming due dates and deadlines. Some students find it helpful to set personal goals/deadlines with long-term projects to keep them on track. With your child, develop a checklist of everything that needs to be ready for the next school day to avoid the last-minute rush in the morning (ie: have planner signed, put materials in backpack, pack lunch, etc.) If your child has difficulty remembering to bring study materials (planner, text books, etc.) home each day, post a checklist in their locker as a visual reminder. Use rewards! If your child struggles with motivation, offer incentives such as computer/TV/phone privileges AFTER homework is completed.