Attendance Adds Up

Attendance is one of the most important factors in determining a child’s success in school. Absences, especially at the elementary level, may seem like they are not a big deal, but as you can see by viewing the chart below, they all add up. Please make sure to send your child to school every day. […]

How To Show Gratitude in November and Beyond

Gratitude has a habit of creating a happy heart and mind. This November, use these tips to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine. Continue them as the year goes on. 

Parent/Teacher Collaboration

Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This will happen when parents and teachers work together. This can happen in several ways.

Morning Routines Set Students up for Success

While time management is not a developmental skill until around 10-13 years of age, you can still set up your morning routine to help your child feel successful. It might help you feel less stressed at the same time. 

How to Get Your Child to Tell You about Their Day

Have you ever asked your child, “How was school today?” only to get an answer such as “fine”, “good,” or “bad”? This could be because of how the question is phrased. It is too easy for students to just give a one-word answer. Here are a few examples of ways to ask and actually get […]

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Each October, schools and communities across the country recognize National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting kindness and strengthening safe and supportive learning environments for all students. Bullying can impact students not only at school but also at home and in the community. Research shows that nearly 1 in […]

Proper Sleep Can Increase Success in the Classroom

Getting enough sleep is important for children of all ages. Even as adults, sleep is a time when the body can recharge and repair. Repair takes place throughout the body, especially in the brain. Studies have shown that the brain of someone who is not getting regular sleep looks similar to that of a drug […]

Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

Per Florida State Statute CS/NB 379, students are prohibited from using social media, smartwatches, AirPods and similar devices during school hours unless expressly permitted for educational purposes.  No Electronic Devices AllowedIncluding but not limited to cell phones, AirPods, headphones, cameras, camcorders, etc. If an Electronic Device Is Seen It will be confiscated and securely stored […]

How to Prepare for Kindergarten

Many may think that children need to be exposed to academics prior to going to school, and while this doesn’t hurt, it is important to realize that there are other things that families can focus on to help prepare their children for school.  Being kindergarten-ready is so much more than ABCs!