Your child should bring home the following information for your reveiw
today (09.12.06)
* Progress Alert (please reveiw, sign and have your child bring back the
WHITE copy by 09.13.06)
* Tiger Team Update (yellow)
* Student ID and Password card for WebGrade
* CHP - Titus Fitness Club Information/Application (return to our front
office by Monday, September 18, 2006)
* Lifetouch Student Picture Day Information
* Seminole Book Challenge Information
Looking Ahead in Tigerland!
09.11.06 “A” Week
Season Opener GVB v Cobb 6:00 PM at Cobb Middle School
09.12.06 Progress Alerts go home with all Tigers!
WebGrade Information distributed to each student
09.14.06 Cross Country Invitational at Chiles High 10:30 AM
09.15.06 Individual Student Picture Day — Visit: www.lifetouch.com
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins!
09.16.06 Football Jamboree at Cox Stadium 9:00 AM ($3.00)
09.18.06 “E” Week
GVB v Raa 6:00 PM in the Tiger’s Den ($2.00)
09.19.06 Writes Upon Request for all students
TFB v Raa Middle School 5:30 PM @ Chiles Stadium ($3.00)
09.20.06 GVB v Belle Vue 6:00 PM at Belle Vue ($2.00)
09.23.06 Cheerleader Fundraiser atApplebee’s (stay tuned for
details)
09.24.06—09.30.06 Celebrate Freedom Week! Stay tuned for information!
After School Activities
Our after school activities start promptly at 2:50 PM and end at 4:30 PM.
If your child rides a regular school bus, he/she can also ride the after
school bus home free of cost. Please note that there will be three after
school buses that combine the routes of twelve regular buses. Therefore,
your child may arrive home well after 5:30 PM.
09.12.06 (T) Homework Center/Jackson, Football/Hankerson, GVB/O’Neill,
and Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Bostic
09.13.06 (W) Homework Center, Football Cross Country/Jones, Cheer
Practice/Williams, Mini-Mu Alpha Theta, and Math Counts Club/Hill
09.14.06 (Th) Homework Center, Football, Step Team/Jones, Florida Future
Educators of America,/Thompson, and Cheer Practice
09.15.06 (F) Homework Center, Football, Cross Country, Successful Women
& Men/Bush, GVB, Cheer Practice, Mini-Mu Alpha Theta, and Math Club
09.18.06 (M) Homework Center and Football
09.19.06 (T) Homework Center, Football, Cross Country and GVB
Stay tuned for exciting new clubs including the GMS Technology Club, Titus
Fitness Club, and the Sudoku Club!
Words to Parent By - “Ten Words and Phrases to Use at least Once A Day”
You can use these everyday phrases to instill confidence, self-respect,
and thoughtfulness in your middle school child.
1. Thank you. It's important to acknowledge your child's efforts to
help you or others. You might say: "Thanks for helping me look for that
missing sock" or "Thanks for setting the table; I made the salad while you
were doing that."
2. Tell me more. Words like these show your child that you are
listening and that you would like to hear more about what's on her
mind. "Tell me more" encourages conversation without passing judgment or
giving immediate advice – two responses that discourage further
communication from your child.
3. You can do it. Your expression of confidence in your child's
ability to do many things without your help is important. As your child
grows older, there will be many times when your encouragement will mean
the difference between his giving up on a challenging task or seeing it
through.
4. How can I help? Let your child know you are willing and available
to help her accomplish a particular task that may be difficult for her to
manage on her own. You might say: "I think you can read that story by
yourself now. Let me know if you need help with a new word." As your child
takes on projects in school, encourage her to think of specific steps that
are necessary to complete a project. You both can decide which tasks your
child can handle on her own and which ones she'll need help with.
5. Let's all pitch in. A child is never too young to learn that
cooperation and team effort make many jobs easier and speedier – and often
more fun: "Let's all pitch in and clean up the kitchen or we'll miss the
movie." Family activities and group chores can develop into pleasant
rituals that enrich a child's life and create fond memories.
6. How about a hug? Don't just tell your child you love him – show
him. Research indicates that young children deprived of physical touch and
displays of affection often fail to thrive. As children grow older, they
vary in the ways they like us to show affection. Some love to be cuddled,
while others prefer a quick hug or pat on the shoulder. It's important to
be aware of what your child enjoys most at a particular age.
7. Please. After all these years, "please" is still a classic. When
you ask a favor of anyone – including children – this "magic word"
acknowledges that you are asking for a behavior that will help you and/or
make you happy. (P.S.: Don't forget to say "thank you" when the job is
done.)
8. Good job! Good for you. Self-respect and self-confidence grow when
your child's efforts and performance are rewarded. Whenever possible, give
your child lots of praise. Be sure your praise is honest and specific.
Focus on your child's efforts and progress, and help her identify her
strengths.
9. It's time to... "It's time to get ready for bed," or "do
homework," or "turn off the TV." Teens need structure in their daily
lives to provide a measure of security in an often insecure world. It is
up to you as a parent to establish and maintain a workable schedule of
activities, always remembering that children benefit from regular
mealtimes and bedtimes.
10. I love you. Everyone needs love and affection and a feeling of
acceptance and belonging. We can't assume that children know and
understand our love for them unless we tell them. Letting your child know
that you love him (and showing him with countless hugs) is important not
only in toddlerhood, but also as he gets older.
Have a positive and highly productive week!
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