Welcome New Parents!

We have new students and parents joining the class. We welcome you and hope you enjoy the year and class experience.

Welcome!

It was great meeting all of you in Open House-I hope you enjoyed the Frosty coupon from Mr. Nelson.  Keep watch for Wendy's Family Night beginning soon on Wednesdays.

My intention for this parent blog is that it will provide interesting links to offer support and information. Attached, are some to start the new year. Most posts will be to the class blog www.coolgardenclass.blogspot.com in order to enhance your child's learning experiences. Activities, videos, songs, and other kid-friendly information will provide additional opportunities to strengthen learning throughout the year. Your child can also post his/her comments via a gmail account. Again, let me express how honored I am to be working with you and your children. I admire your job as parents and applaud you for having a heart for your children. I look forward to a rewarding year working together.


Blog Videos: http://www.commoncraft.com/video/blogs                   
                    http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/blogs/ (cartoon version)


The US Department of Education (Free Resources, Updates, and Links):

• Helping Your Child series: http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html?src=rt 
• Parent Power-http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/parentpower/booklet.pdf
• Parents and Families -http://www.ed.gov/parent-and-family-engagement 
• Sign up for updates-http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/08/check-out-eds-new-parents-families-page
• Discussing bullying w/your child - http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/08/5-ways-to-help-your-child-prevent-bullying-this-school-year/

Preparing for Emergencies videos:
Plan: http://www.commoncraft.com/video/preparing-emergency-plan Plan a meeting place.
Kit: http://www.commoncraft.com/video/preparing-emergency-kit


Previous parent blogs:
www.RadiantParents.blogspot.com
www.GreenParents0809.blogspot.com
www.StellarParents.blogspot.com
www.StarParents1011.blogspot.com
www.ExtremeParents1112.blogspot.com

Previous student blogs:
www.RadiantReaders.blogspot.com
www.GreenClass0809.blogspot.com
www.stellarstudents0910.blogspot.com
www.starstudents1011.blogspot.com
www.extremeteam1112.blogspot.com