Guidance Alice Straub, Counselor
614-481-3640 ext. 4204
email me Dear Parents,
Welcome to a new year! January is speeding by and we are quickly approaching the end of the first semester. One half of the school year is almost over! When you consider that the grade card will arrive soon, it is a good time to reflect on your child’s progress. Continue to celebrate successes and recognize good work habits and responsible behaviors. Talk about new goals that your child can set, or how you can stretch a current goal. It is as important as ever that your child sees that you and his classroom teacher are working together to ensure his success. Here are a few thoughts from the National Association for Gifted Children (www.nagc.org):
*Outstanding parents recognize that everything is not always perfect, but they model positive problem-solving behavior. They don’t tear down the school; instead, they appreciate when their child is happy and excited about learning.
*Does your child recognize the importance of good manners in school? Help your child become a non-adversarial advocate for his/her learning needs, rather than succumbing to boredom or disruptive behaviors.
*Research shows that plentiful conversations between parents and children - talking over ideas - are an essential component of home environments that foster success. What are good topics? Think about areas that are of interest (on the part of either parent or child). Isn’t that when you are most involved in learning?
*Think balance in learning. There is a time for schoolwork and a time for learning about other aspects of life. As a role model, how do you show value for such activities as after school music, athletics, community service, and free time for exploring interest areas, playing games, or savoring the beauty of life?
Stay warm these next few weeks.
Sincerely, Alice Straub School Counselor |
