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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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September Home and School Connection
September Home and School Connection
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
September Newsletter
Dear Families,
Our school year is off to a great start! I love this time of year when
“school is cool” and the kids are excited to meet their classmates
as well as the teacher, school supplies are fresh, and learning
communities are developing in each classroom.
Hopefully your child is coming home and telling you all about
their day and what they are learning in the classroom. If not,
prompt your child with a statement like this, “Tell me about
your favorite thing you learned in the classroom today.”
Also, you might notice that your child does not have homework
or the kind of homework you were use to as a kid. John Hattie
synthesized over 500,000+ studies related to student
achievement in his book Visible Learning. Many strategies
have a positive impact on student learning; however, some
have a greater impact than others. Through Hattie’s research
homework was found to have a low impact on student achievement,
while student-teacher relationships, feedback to students, and
student expectations were all found to have a high impact - over
a year’s worth of growth. To read more about Hattie’s research,
The best homework you can provide for your child in primary
school is to read with them or to them every night for at least
10 minutes.
Our first Gannett Peak School, Parents Involved in Education (P.I.E.),
meeting this month is Monday, September 9 at 6:00 in the cafeteria.
During these meetings we not only discuss school happenings,
but provide information regarding curriculum, instruction, and
assessment. This is a great way to become engaged in your child’s
education and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please mark
the first Monday of every month on your calendar as we desire
more parent voices at our P.I.E. meetings and engagement within
our school community.
Until next time, enjoy all the learning your child shares with you
and set aside time to read each day.
Sincerely in Education,
Mrs. Voxland
Principal
Monday, June 10, 2019
End of May Newsletter
Hello Families,
Happy Summer! It’s been a super year and I’m so thankful
for the awesome kids we have at Gannett Peak. It’s difficult
to say goodbye to our third grade students, but they are ready
to spread their wings and enjoy the next adventure at Baldwin Creek.
So, with summer right around the corner, please continue to have your
child read every day or be read to by someone. Reading is important
because it develops our thoughts, gives us endless knowledge and lessons
to learn while keeping our minds active. The importance of a book to help
us learn and understand cannot be underestimated. In the world today where
information are abundant, reading is one of the best ways to be informed.
I’ve attached a summer reading log to track minutes each day, and then your
child can return this form in the fall to be recognized for a surprise.
for the awesome kids we have at Gannett Peak. It’s difficult
to say goodbye to our third grade students, but they are ready
to spread their wings and enjoy the next adventure at Baldwin Creek.
So, with summer right around the corner, please continue to have your
child read every day or be read to by someone. Reading is important
because it develops our thoughts, gives us endless knowledge and lessons
to learn while keeping our minds active. The importance of a book to help
us learn and understand cannot be underestimated. In the world today where
information are abundant, reading is one of the best ways to be informed.
I’ve attached a summer reading log to track minutes each day, and then your
child can return this form in the fall to be recognized for a surprise.
Also, a great summer read for parents, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen &
Listen So Kids Will Talk. Although this book is almost 40 years old, it is a
classic on how to relate to children in a more positive and productive way.
Millions of copies of this book have been sold for good reason; it is incredibly
practical. The authors do three things extremely well: (1) identify the key issues
adults have in relating to children, (2) outline strategies to better relate to
children,and (3) illustrate those strategies with pictures and sample dialogue to use.
Another suggested parent read is Mindset by Carol Dweck.
Listen So Kids Will Talk. Although this book is almost 40 years old, it is a
classic on how to relate to children in a more positive and productive way.
Millions of copies of this book have been sold for good reason; it is incredibly
practical. The authors do three things extremely well: (1) identify the key issues
adults have in relating to children, (2) outline strategies to better relate to
children,and (3) illustrate those strategies with pictures and sample dialogue to use.
Another suggested parent read is Mindset by Carol Dweck.
This week your child’s report card will be sent home along with the STAR
assessment data showing your child’s growth. On the last page of the report
card, your child’s teacher for next year will be written. We will be having a
Back to School Open House on August 19, so you can meet your child’s teacher
before school starts on August 20.
assessment data showing your child’s growth. On the last page of the report
card, your child’s teacher for next year will be written. We will be having a
Back to School Open House on August 19, so you can meet your child’s teacher
before school starts on August 20.
I have great memories from the 2018-19 school year! I hope you have a safe,
happy and healthy summer. I look forward to meeting new and “old” faces in
August at Gannett Peak Elementary.
happy and healthy summer. I look forward to meeting new and “old” faces in
August at Gannett Peak Elementary.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Voxland,
Gannett Peak Principal
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