
Look for a skill you and your child can learn together. It’s a fun way to get to know your child on a new level.

Talk with your child about mistakes. What are some ways people can learn from their mistakes?

Teach your child: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Suggest a book to your child in which the main character is a positive role model.

Is your child shy? Encourage your student to seek out someone who looks ill at ease and start up a friendly conversation.

Let your child make choices about what to wear (within reasonable limits).

Choose a number from 1-12. How many things can your child think of that come in that number?

If your child wants to talk at an inconvenient moment, schedule a time to talk later—and be sure to follow through.

Turn over a self-care responsibility you’ve previously done for your child. Present it as a positive step.

Have your child make a step-by-step plan to reach a New Year’s goal.

Put your child in charge of taking photos at a family event.

Suggest that your child write a portion of your family’s year-end letter to send to family and friends.

Learn the sign language alphabet with your child. Use it to help practice spelling words.

Choose a Person of the Week. Help your child learn more about that person.

Never let your child forget that you are on the same team.

Christmas Luncheon for 1st, 3rd and 5th Grade Students and Families! Please see the attached flyer for more information.



Holiday Canned Food Drive - donate canned foods for the Salvation Army until December 15th.


Christmas Spirit Week - December 11th - December 15th



Make a list of all the things that make your family members thankful.

Enjoy some outdoor exercise as a family today.