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October 2013
Office 410-437-0464
Charles Jansky
Principal
Perfect Attendance
A Perfect attendance report is run after each
marking period, and a student with perfect
attendance for that quarter is awarded a
certificate and a homework pass. PERFECT
ATTENDANCE is based on no absences, no
tardies, and no early dismissals.
This is also a great opportunity to remind
families that the board of education
considers 6 absences in a semester (two
marking periods) excessive. Bodkin, as with
all schools, has an attendance committee
that monitors excessive absences, excessive
tardies, and excessive early dismissals. As
much as we encourage perfect attendance,
we also want to encourage parents /
guardians to keep sick children home where
they can do their best resting and healing!
The attendance committee will mail home
an attendance letter when there is a
concern. Please feel free to contact Bodkin
if ever you have any questions or concerns
about your student’s attendance.
Thursday
October 31, 2013
10:00 am
www.aacps.org
Health Room 410-437-1418
Sandra Nee-Jackson
Assistant Principal
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents,
The 2013-2014 school year opened with the usual great
excitement. The sneak peek, back-to-school night, and
McDonald’s night are great ways to build early relationships with
teachers and staff. As a principal it is heartwarming to see the
school community come together for the students. Thank you
for being generous with your time.
October will bring Bodkin’s Race for Education. This will
be another great opportunity to come to school and spend an
hour with the students walking and running together to benefit
the PTA. This is the PTA’s biggest fundraiser. Another popular
October event is the Halloween parade on October 31 at
10:00am in the front school parking lot and bus lane. After the
parade, teachers have planned fall activities around lunch and
recess. This is a well-attended event so be sure to get a great
spot on the parade route. We intend to maintain this as a day of
instruction, so indoor visitors will be strictly limited and
classroom helpers will be pre-arranged with the teacher in
advance.
Although there are many fun activities for students
through this season, the teachers have been challenging the
students with the new National Common Core Standards. This
curriculum will replace the MSA standards, which will end this
year. Last Friday marked the first interim reporting period for
the students. If you have any questions and concerns, please feel
free to contact the teachers or any other member of the Bodkin
staff. We are all here to help to support students as we offer
rigor to challenge all students.
It still remains an honor for me to be a small part of such
a vibrant school community. If I can be of help to you or your
child please do not hesitate to contact me. For now, thank you
for sending the very best students ready to learn every day.
Charles Jansky,
Principal
The Anne Arundel County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, or familiar status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Questions regarding nondiscrimination should
be directed to Mr. Leslie N. Stanton, Specialist in Human Relations, Anne Arundel County Public School, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland
21401; (410) 222-5318; TDD (410) 222-5500; www.aacps.org
Bodkin Elementary 2013
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Math Superstars
begin
3
4
Saturday
5
11
12
Picture Day!!
Casual for
the Cure
Casual for
the Cure
6
Friday
7
8
9
10
Math Superstars
Rachel Blair – this
week and next –
Schedule TBA
Casual for
the Cure
13
School Spirit Day
wear your favorite
jersey
Casual for
the Cure
Casual for
the Cure
14
Chorus/Adv Band to
sing/play
Star Spangled
Banner @ CHS
Football game
5:15 Meet at CHS
15
16
17
18
19
No Math Superstars
Food Drive Begins
Professional
Development
2 Hour Early
Dismissal
Lunches 15 min early
Use alternate CA
schedule
20
Race for
the Cure
Race for Education
9:30 – 10:am
Opening Ceremonies
10:15am- 11:15am
th
5 Grade
11:30am -12:30pm
rd
th
3 & 4 Grade
1:15pm – 2:15pm
st
nd
1 & 2 Grade
2:30 – 3:30pm
Kindergarten
21
Red
Ribbon
Week
22
Math Superstars
School Closed for
Students
MSEA Convention
in OC
Casual for
the Cure
Casual for
the Cure
7pm PTA MTG
23
24
25
26
Fitness is Fun (wear
your exercise clothes)
10 am – 2:30 pm
Field Trip
Grade 1
Clark’s Elioak
9:30am Gr 3
Reading Skills/
Benchmark
11:30 Gr 4
Reading Skills/
Benchmark
Details to
follow
27
Dictionaries to be
presented to Gr 3
28
29
Math Superstars
AM Flu mist
30
10:30 – 1:45
Field Trip
Grade 5 to BSO
2:15 Gr 5 Reading
Skills/
Benchmark
31
10 am
Halloween
Parade
Weekly Activities
Tuesdays
th
AM 5 Gr Chorus
Math Superstars
Wednesdays
AM 4th Grade Chorus
nd
2 Gr Dance Company ‘til 5:00
Math help – Gr 5 ‘til 4:45
Fridays
GRs 3, 4, & 5 Dance Co ‘til 5:00
~Upcoming Bodkin Events~
Federal Survey Cards (reminder)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools will once
again be participating in the Federal Parent/Pupil Survey. The information needed to comply with the
Federal Impact Aid Law is based on your current information as of September 30, 2013. Federal
funding generated from this survey will greatly enhance our school system’s quest to move from good to
great. Please complete the survey, sign/date the form, and have your child return it to their teacher as
soon as possible. The U.S. Department of Education has now requested a separate survey form for each
child and each survey form must be signed and dated by the Parent/Guardian. All forms must be
returned by November 22, 2013. As Parents/Guardians of our students, please help us reach our goal
of 100% participation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Donna Barker, 410-222-5200, at the Central Office.
Spirit Wear Day
On Wednesday, October 9, we have wear your favorite jersey spirit wear
day. Students can wear a jersey from their favorite sports team or they may wear one of their own
jerseys from a sport they play. Also, on Wednesday, October 23, we are celebrating FITNESS IS FUN!
So come to school dressed in your “fitness clothes” to promote (what else?) fitness and being active.
PICTURE DAY
Smile for the Camera! Our individual pictures will be taken on
Thursday, October 3rd. Picture envelopes will be sent home prior to picture day. Order
forms are also available on the Bodkin Website under “Office Forms.” Class pictures will be
taken in the Spring.
SCHOOL CLOSING
School will be CLOSED to ALL students:
Friday, October 18th
(for a Professional Staff-Developmental Day)
Two-Hour Early Dismissal
School will close at 1:45 pm for ALL students:
Monday, October 14th (Attacking the Gap)
Lunches are 15 minutes earlier on 2-hr early dismissal days.
Bodkin’s Halloween Parade!
The traditional Bodkin
Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2013.
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 will parade outside
beginning at .10:00 am.. More information will be sent home
regarding costumes. The traditional Bodkin Halloween Parade is
voluntary. If you have any concerns about your child’s participation,
please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience. After the
parade, teachers have planned fall activities around lunch and
recess. This is a well-attended event so be sure to get a great
Thurs, Oct 31 @ 10:00am
spot on the parade route. We intend to maintain this as a day of
instruction, so indoor visitors will be strictly limited and classroom helpers will be pre-arranged with the
teacher in advance.
Parent/Teacher Conferences — Important Information!
Schools will be closed to students from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29
for parent/teacher conferences and Thanksgiving vacation. The November Parent/Teacher Conferences
are scheduled for Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26.
Reports cards for students in Grades One—Five will be sent home with students on Friday,
November 12. Please bring your child's report card with you to the conference. Kindergarten parents
will receive their child’s Progress Report at the scheduled conference time. Please note: Conferences
will be scheduled by your child’s teacher in 20-minute blocks. If you are going on vacation or need an
alternate conference time, please send in a note to your child’s teacher.
Parent Conferences Are Always Welcome…
Our
teachers always welcome good communication with the parents of our students.
However, due to staff meetings, as well as necessary teacher planning time,
SPONTANEOUS conferences before or after school are discouraged.
You do not have to wait until November to meet with your child’s teacher;
however, we are asking you to call in advance or send in a note with your child to
his/her teacher to schedule a conference at a mutually convenient time.
Explore Your World Fall 2013 Brochure
Classes are offered in partnership
between Anne Arundel Community College and Anne Arundel County Public Schools and provide
educational experiences for students identified as gifted and talented by their school. Go to
www.aacc.edu/kic to access the brochure online.
Bodkin Staff Is “Casual for a Cause!”
Bodkin’s staff is raising money to support the Race for the Cure Campaign. Teachers and staff
have the opportunity to pay to dress casually (yes... this means jeans!) during the month of
October. So if you see casual wear happening in the classrooms and halls, just know that it is
casual with a cause!
~Office News~
Dismissals
Dismissal of your student is extremely important. Students requiring
early dismissal must come to the school with a note from the parent
indicating the date, time, and reason for the early dismissal (and a name
of the person picking up student if other than parent/guardian). Please
allow extra time when picking up your youngster. They will not be
dismissed from their class until you arrive to sign them out; this is to
minimize lost instruction time. In our efforts to reduce the high volume
of calls at the end of the school day, we are requesting that parents
send a note in to the teacher if there is a change to the student’s
regular dismissal routine. Please use the additional car rider list as a last
resort. This will clearly avoid last-minute confusion in the office, the
classroom, as well as with the child. Without a note granting your
permission to change their routine, your child will be instructed to follow
the normal dismissal procedure indicated on their Emergency Card. Also,
as a friendly reminder, all notes should include the student’s full name,
the date of the note, the teacher’s name, and a parent/guardian
signature; the more information you provide to us, the better we are able
to serve you. We thank you for your assistance and understanding. We
want to ensure the safe dismissal of all of our students!
Say WHAT?!
“My kid went where with whom?!” So
that we NEVER have that scenario, we
ALWAYS need a note from the
parent/guardian when someone else is
to pick up a student. Listing someone
on an emergency card does not give
them free access to pick up your
student whenever. Without a note, we
have no idea if you are aware of this
early dismissal. So what IS the
purpose of additional names on an
emergency card?! Here is the inside
scoop! The ONLY purpose for listing
additional names on the emergency
cards is if your student is sick or
school closes unexpectedly (ie, loss of
power/water, etc) and we are UNABLE
to get in touch with you, who is
another person we may contact to pick
up your student? It’s that simple.
With a note,
WE know
that
YOU know!
Student Supervision
Unless children are practicing for chorus or some other
teacher-supervised activity, students will not be allowed to enter the
building before the first bell rings at 9:05 am.
When children return to our building for evening activities with their
parents, good school behavior is expected, and parents are requested to
supervise their children during these times. Children should not be in any
classroom areas without permission and supervision.
Volunteers!
If you missed the Volunteer Orientation and Sign-up Fair in September, there is still time
for you to get involved! There are many opportunities still available. Our e-mail account has been set up with all
available volunteers ([email protected]). We hope that this system will allow for communication.
There are several uses for the e-mail system including teachers and staff using it to e-mail tasks they need
accomplished. Hopefully, this system will be a great way to manage all the tasks needed to be done! If you were
at the Volunteer Orientation and filled out a sheet indicating your e-mail address, please make sure that you
have received an e-mail from [email protected] to make sure you have been put into the system
correctly. If you would like to be a part of this e-mail database, send an e-mail to [email protected]
indicating your name and what areas of interest you have for volunteering at Bodkin Elementary. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Nee-Jackson or Mrs. Landis at the school. Thanks!
Bodkin’s Spotlight
Value is
School Counseling Department
Mrs. Jennifer W. Elsis, School Counselor
"This year is the first year of the next ten years.”
Respect
Charles Jansky
Red Ribbon Week 2013
Mix-It-Up at Lunch
Bodkin Elementary School celebrates students saying
“NO!” to alcohol and drugs
October 22-31, 2013
In 1985, Federal drug enforcement agent, Enrique Camarena, was killed by drug
traffickers in Mexico. In response to his death, angered parents across the country
began wearing Red Ribbons to symbolize their commitment toward the creation of a drug
free America. Congress officially proclaimed the first National Red Ribbon Week,
October 23-31st, 1988. The red ribbon has now become a symbol for the drug free
movement.
(Red Ribbon Week Tribune, Fall 2001)
Students will participate in activities and lessons that reinforce
“SAYING NO” to things that are harmful. Ask your child about
what he/she is learning and remember, discussing ways to say “no”
at home and school helps your child learn skills to benefit a
lifetime.
Is it Bugging? Bossing?
Bothering? Or Bullying?
Helping children learn to identify the type of issues they are having
with peers is the first step to solving the problem. Often, children
hear the word, “bullying” and think, yeah…that was mean, I’m
being bullied. However, many peer interactions, albeit needing
adult intervention may not begin as bullying.
When a peer is bugging (i.e. doing childish or annoying
behaviors, goofy teasing, etc.), it’s helpful for your child to learn to
say, “Please stop, that really bugs me.”
Bossing behavior is common as children become aware of
rules and procedures. It is a misdirected form of “helping”, but still
problematic for the bossed and the boss-ee. Children can try
saying, “I know you are trying to help, but I am ok right now…”
Bothering behaviors are often unintentional habits that
classmates may have that “bother” others. In this case, helping
your child learn to move away politely, give gentle reminders, or
discreetly ask the teacher for assistance.
AACPS recognizes bullying as behavior or actions that are:
4 Are intentional
4 Physical, verbal, social behaviors that are intended to
hurt
4 Are repeated and/or frequent
4 Are hurtful
4 Manifest a perceived imbalance of power
4 Substantially interfere with a student’s educational
benefits, opportunities, or performance.
If your child is the victim of bullying, please report the
incident by using the AACPS Bullying reporting form
(attached to this newsletter and available at www.aacps.org.)
Bodkin is joining the National
Campaign to actively and
intentionally “mix-it-up” at
lunch/recess. So often, students
become comfortable with 1 group of
friends. While not always a bad
thing, it is helpful that ALL students
learn skills and strategies to relate
with anybody and everybody. Mix it
up day provides an opportunity for
students to sit with someone new or
play with someone new. We will be
providing opportunities throughout
the year for our students to celebrate
mixing it up.
Character Takes the
Leading Role at Bodkin
This month, Bodkin will feature a spotlight
on respect. Students will receive tickets
and we will have random drawings during
each lunch each day of the week. If you
or your business would be interested in
supporting this character education
initiative by helping to supply small
incentives, please contact Jennifer Elsis
at 410-437-0464.
Could your family use a bit of
help for the holidays?
At this time, we are preparing
assistance for Thanksgiving and
Christmas to assist Bodkin
families during these trying
financial times. Please contact
Jenn Elsis if your family would
benefit from a little extra help this
season and know that
confidentiality is respected.
~Health Room News~
FluMist
By Sue Simon, RN, School Nurse
We will be giving FluMist as scheduled on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, to
those students who turned in permission forms. Unfortunately, there is no
make-up day if your child is absent. The Department of Health will also be
scheduling flu vaccination clinics. The schedule and information will be located
on the website: www.aahealth.org. As flu season approaches, teach your child to wash their
hands, cough into a tissue or their elbow, and to keep their hands away from their eyes, nose,
and mouth.
Accidents Happen
It is always a good idea, no matter what
your child’s age, to keep an extra pair of
clothing in your child’s locker. Sometimes
accidents happen at school, and they are
not always bathroom related. Children
may spill milk, rip their pants, or slip in the mud. Waiting for parents to be located and arrive
with clothing when this happens can result in discomfort, and lost class time for your child.
Crutches and Casts and Stitches, OH MY!
If your child sustains an injury that requires crutches or a cast,
please send in a doctor’s note to the health room that includes any activity
limitations they may have.
Up-to-Date Information
Please keep us updated with current phone numbers should we need to
contact you. Send in a note with a phone number change to the teacher and
the note will make the rounds to update our database, emergency card, and to
health room.
~Cultural Art News~
ART NEWS
Mrs. Jaclyn Cockcroft & Mrs. Hann (PT)
These Bodkin artists always amaze me with their outstanding talents. Fifth grade created cool
colored bubble prints with silhouettes of many aquatic animals. Third grade just finished a watercolor
painting of dragonflies, and fourth grade is busy working on three-dimensional papier mache haunted
houses. Your children have been terrific to work with in art and have done an amazing job on their
projects already this year. Please stop by once in a while to see their work in the halls, and in the
showcase. All the grades are painting at this time, so please remember to leave their nice clothes in the
closet on art days.
Let’s CONGRATULATE Adam K. and Zoe K. in 1st grade for being October’s ‘Artists of
the Month’! They both have demonstrated excellent behavior in the art room and have created gorgeous
artwork. You can see some of their work on display in the art room this month.
Bodkin
Now is the time!
Order forms for Music T-Shirts have
been sent home! Please take a look at
your current music t-shirt to see if it is
in performance condition!
Bodkin Elementary School
Absentee Form
Music
Bodkin
Music
Bodkin Elementary School
Absentee Form
My son/daughter ____________________________
My son/daughter ____________________________
Was absent from school on _____________________
(month/day/year)
Was absent from school on _____________________
(month/day/year)
Following reason(s): Check reason(s) below:
( ) Illness of the child ( ) Doctor/Dentist Appointment
( ) Death in family
( ) Other (explain)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Following reason(s): Check reason(s) below:
( ) Illness of the child ( ) Doctor/Dentist Appointment
( ) Death in family
( ) Other (explain)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Parent / Legal Guardian
Signature: _______________________________
Parent / Legal Guardian
~Community News~
race for Education
Bodkin PTA’s Race for Education
October 15
9:30 – 10:am
Opening Ceremonies
10:15am- 11:15am
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5 Grade
11:30am -12:30pm
rd
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3 & 4 Grade
1:15pm – 2:15pm
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1 & 2 Grade
2:30 – 3:30pm
Kindergarten
Please check in at the office before you join your student!
Events Children Will Enjoy at HANCOCKʼS
RESOLUTION in October
2795 Bayside Beach Road, Pasadena, MD
Admission is FREE
www.historichancocksresolution.org
HAVE SOME AUTUMN FUN and
SOAK UP SOME HISTORY
October 6th, 10:00-4:00 Harvest Festival: Have
some old fashioned Autumn fun
Farm dinners may be purchased
October 13th, 10:00-4:00 TOM SAWYER DAY: Wear
your old clothes and help us whitewash the
Hancock house
October 27th, 1:00-4:00 Dress your pets (and
maybe yourselves) in Halloween costumes and
join our PET PARADE. Prizes will be awarded.
1:00-1:45 Registration
2:00 Parade begins
We’re also open October 20th, 1:00-4:00 for tours
of the house, garden, and grounds.
Box Tops for Education
It’s that time of year again!!! PLEASE don’t
forget to send in those BoxTops. All you
need to do is just cut out the BoxTops (on
the dotted line would be really helpful), and
check the expiration dates on them. We will
not get credit if they are expired!! Then
send them to school in a ziplock bag with
your child’s FIRST and LAST name and
GRADE only. We will be starting our
BoxTops Tuesday again in early October,
which means 2 children from each grade
will earn a prize every Tuesday for simply
sending in BoxTops. It doesn’t matter if you
have a little or a lot just send them in.
Hopefully this year as a TEAM, we can beat
last year’s totals! If you have any questions,
or would like to help with BoxTops, please
contact Kelly Sigethy at
[email protected] Thanks so much!!!
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By Grade 3, students
should be able to ask
and answer
questions for
informational reading
in order to
demonstrate an
understanding of
what they read. Use
your favorite science
book to help practice
this at home.
Topics at School this
Marking Period:
Science Safety, Weather and Sky, Sun and
Shadows, Sky and
Space.
K
1
Science Safety, Monarch Butterflies, Observing Plants and Animals
Investigating Parts of an 2
Object, Changing Physical Properties of Materials
Speed, Motion, Friction, 3
Gravity, Properties, Minute Objects.
Classification of Plants 4
and Animals, Inherited
and Learned Traits,
Adaptations for Survival
The Solar System, Ro- 5
tation and Revolution of
planet Earth, Earth’s
changing surface,
Rocks and Minerals.
From the Office of Science,
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
September 2013
Help Your Child Explore Science
What you say to your child
is important. But what may
be even more important is
what you don’t say.
Parents often convey their
attitudes and expectations
in indirect ways. If you tell
your children, “I never liked
science in school” or “I got
my worst grades in science,” you convey the expectation that science classes will be boring or difficult. On the other hand, if
you say, “I wish I could do
that experiment with you”
or “I’m so glad that you are
having opportunities that I
missed,” you will open
doors for your children.
Not every child, of course,
is destined to seek a career in science. But every
child should be able to be-
come a scientifically literate
adult, and all children
should know that if they
choose science as a career, they can succeed.
Parental expectations can
encourage positive attitudes and personal best.
Other Helpful Tips:
 Encourage your child to
take things apart! Old toys,
clocks, and household appliances are great lessons—and don’t worry
about putting them back
together!
 Don’t forget about safety.
Supervise young children
as needed.
 Discuss science and
technology careers. When
you encounter people in
science-related careers,
encourage your children to
ask questions about these
jobs and the training needed for them.
 Give children the chance
to make independent discoveries and participate in
scientific processes while
having fun at science centers, museums, and natural
science institutions.
 Check out sciencerelated library books and
read them together.
 Encourage children to
explore awards programs
and competitions to extend
what they are learning in
class.
http://www.nsta.org/portals/
parents/explore2.aspx
Book of the Month
What’s for Dinner? by Katherine B. Hauth
Start with poetry, end with
science in this "quirky,
squirmy" book about predators and their prey. Fanciful drawings make this
book fun to share—a nighthawk scooping insects
from the air, a wood turtle
"stompin'/and slammin'" in
a dance that forces worms
out of the ground, four
seemingly lazy positions
that set a polar bear up to
grab prey. Reading each
poem aloud starts the fun.
ing Science Trade
Book is a great way to introduce the role and adaptations of predators in an
interdisciplinary and motivational way at the elementary level.
This NSTA/CBC Outstand-
Charlesbridge Publishing
Watertown, MA c.2011
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Para 3er grado, los
estudiantes deben ser
capaces de preguntar
y responder a
preguntas de la
lectura informativa,
para demostrar una
comprensión de lo que
leen. Usar su libro
favorito de ciencias
para practicar esto
en casa.
Temas en la escuela
este semestre
Seguridad de las Ciencias, Clima y el Cielo,
Sol y Sombras,
El Cielo y Espacio
K
1
Seguridad de las Ciencias, Mariposas Monarca,
Observando Plantas y
Animales
Investigar Partes de Un
Objeto,
Cambiando Propiedades
de Materiales
2
Velocidad, Movimiento,
Fricción, Gravedad,
Propiedades,
Objetos del Minuto
3
Clasificación de Plantas y 4
Animales, Características
Heredadas y Aprendidas,
Adaptaciones para Sobrevivencia
Sistema Solar, Rotación 5
y Revolución del planeta,
Cambios de las superficie
de la tierra, Pierdas y
Minerales
Departamento de Ciencias
Septiembre 2013
Escuelas Publicas del Condado de Anne Arundel
Explorando Las Ciencias En Casa
Lo qué dice a su hijo es importante. Pero lo que puede ser
aún más importante es lo que
no dice. Los padres transmiten a menudo sus actitudes y
expectativas de manera indirecta. Si les dicen a sus hijos,
"Nunca me gustó las ciencias
en la escuela" o "Tengo mis
peores calificaciones en las
ciencias," usted está transmitiendo las expectativas de que
las clases de las ciencias serán difíciles o aburridas. Por
otro lado, si dicen: "Me gustaría poder hacer ese experimento contigo" o "Me alegra
que estes teniendo oportunidades que yo echaba de menos" tendrán las puertas
abiertas para sus hijos.
Por supuesto, no todos los
niños están destinados a buscar una carrera en las cien-
cias. Pero cada niño debe ser
capaz de convertirse en un
adulto alfabetizado científicamente, y todos los niños deben
saber que si eligen las ciencias
como una carrera, pueden
tener éxito. Las expectativas
de los padres pueden fomentar actitudes positivas y mejorar las metas personales.
Otros Consejos:
* Motívelo a desarmar las
cosas! Electrodomésticos,
relojes y juguetes viejos, son
grandes lecciones — ¡Y no se
preocupe por recomponerlos!
* No se olvide de seguridad.
Supervise a los niños cuando
sea necesario.
* Hable sobre carreras en las
ciencias y tecnología. Cuando
encuentre gente en carreras
relacionadas con las ciencias,
anime a sus niños a hacer preguntas sobre estos puestos de
trabajo y la capacitación necesarias para ellos.
* Dele a los niños la oportunidad de hacer descubrimientos
independientes y participar en
procesos científicos mientras
se divierten en las instituciones de Ciencias naturales,
museos y centros científicos.
* Tome libros relacionadas
con la ciencia de la biblioteca
y lealo junto a sus hijos.
* Alentar a sus niños a explorar programas de premios y
concursos para ampliar lo que
están aprendiendo en clase.
http://www.nsta.org/portals/
parents/explore2.aspx
Libro Del Mes
¿Que hay para cenar?
Por Katherine B. Hauth
Comenzar con la poesía, terminar con las ciencias en este
libro "peculiar, inquieto" sobre
los depredadores y sus presas. Dibujos extravagantes
matizan este libro para compartir — un buho recoge in-
sectos desde el aire, una tortuga "se mueve” en un baile
que fuerza a los gusanos afuera de la tierra, cuatro posiciones aparentemente perezosas
que que preparan a un oso
polar para tomar sus presas.
Lee en voz alta cada poema y
empieza la diversión.
Este libro
de las Cienciaa es una gran manera de
introducir los papeles y adaptaciones de los depredadores
en una manera que cruza temas y motiva el nivel elementario.
Charlesbridge Publishing
Watertown, MA c.2011
Parent Link
Connecting You and Your Child to Information on Our Journey to Greatness
“The evidence is consistent, positive, and convincing: families have a major
influence on their children’s achievement. When schools, families, and community
groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay
in school longer, and like school more.” Anne T. Henderson, Karen L. Mapp
October 2013
Watch for further information.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health
(AACDH) and
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Present
The Power of Parents:
Facilitator Workshop
Learning & Teaching Ways to Prevent Children from
Engaging in Underage Drinking
Friday, October 18th, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
AACDH Behavioral Health Building
122 Langley Rd, North, Suite A
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
To register or for more information: 410-222-6724
Kathy Little, [email protected]
Healther Eshleman, [email protected]

A NEW AACPS Parent Resource!!
The Parent eHandbook for Special Education:
Guidelines and Procedures
Developed in partnership with many dedicated
parents/guardians of students with disabilities and
the AACPS Division of Special Education.
To access on the AACPS website: www.aacps.org, click
Curriculum/Instruction, choose Special Education, click
on the Parent eHandbook link.
(www.aacps.org/specialed/SPEDParenteHandbook.pdf)
Plan to join us on Saturday, November 16th,
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM to learn about the Common
Core Reading and Math Curricula, students’
learning styles and more. Watch for conference
and childcare registration information.

Volunteer of the Month
September 2013
Annette Amos
Ridgeway Elementary School
For her on-going commitment to welcoming &
engaging Ridgeway families
To nominate outstanding volunteers for the AACPS
Volunteer of the Month Award, email [email protected]

The Parenting Center
at Anne Arundel Community College
offers family life education classes including:
Parenting the Adolescent
Helping Children Learn Reading and Math
Managing Anger in Family Life
Dealing with Bullies Parenting After Separation & Divorce
View the Parenting Center's Fall 2013 course schedule:
www.aacc.edu/parenting.
Call 410-777-2159 or email [email protected].
Office of School & Family Partnerships AACPS TV Programs:
Comcast and Broadstripe Channel 96,
& Verizon Channel 36.
Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View
Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and
¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat)
Published by:
The Office of School & Family Partnerships
410-222-5414; [email protected]
Parent Link
Conectándolo a usted y a su hijo a la información en su camino a la grandeza
"La evidencia es consistente, positivo y convincente: las familias tienen una
influencia importante en el logro de sus hijos. Cuando las escuelas, las familias y los
grupos de la comunidad trabajan juntos para apoyar el aprendizaje, los niños
tienden hacer mejor en la escuela, permanecer en la escuela por más tiempo y
gustarle mas a la escuela.” Anne T. Henderson, Karen L. Mapp
Octubre 2013
Watch for further information.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Anne
Arundel (AACDH) y
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Madres Contra
Conductores Ebrios)
Presentan
Taller del Poder de los Padres:
Aprendiendo y Enseñando Maneras de Prevenir que
los Niños Participen en Beber siendo Menores de Edad
Viernes 18 de octubre, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
AACDH Behavioral Health Building
122 Langley Rd, North, Suite A
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Para Registrarse o para más información: 410-222-6724
Kathy Little, [email protected]
Healther Eshleman, [email protected]

¡Un Recurso Nuevo para Padres de AACPS!
El eHandbook de Padres de Educación
Especial: Pautas y Procedimientos
Planifique unirse con nosotros el sábado 16 de
noviembre, 8:30 A 2:00 p.m. para aprender sobre
los currículos de los Estándares Básicos Comunes de
la lectura y las matemáticas, estilos de aprendizaje
de los estudiantes y más. Estén pendientes para
información de inscripción para la Conferencia y el
 de
 los niños.
cuidado
Voluntario del Mes
Septiembre 2013
Annette Amos
Escuela Primaria Ridgeway
Desarrollado en colaboración con muchos dedicados
padres/tutores de los estudiantes con discapacidades y la
División de AACPS de Educación Especial.
Por su compromiso continuo a la bienvenida y
estar involucrada con las familias de Ridgeway
Para acceder a la red de AACPS: www.aacps.org, haga
clic Curriculum/Instruction, escoja Special Education,
haga clic en el enlace de Parent eHandbook.
(www.aacps.org/specialed/SPEDParenteHandbook.pdf)
Para nominar a voluntarios sobresalientes al Premio
Voluntario del Mes de AACPS envíe un correo electrónico a
[email protected]

El Centro de Padres
en Anne Arundel Community College
ofrece clases de educación en vida familiar incluyendo:
Ser Padres a un Adolescente
Ayudando a sus Hijos Aprender a Leer y Matemáticas
Controlar la ira en la Vida Familiar
Lidiando con los Matones Crianza después de Separación y
Divorcio
Miren el calendario de cursos del otoño de 2013 del Centro de
Crianza: www.aacc.edu/parenting.
Llamen 410-777-2159 o correo electrónico [email protected].
Programas de TV de la Oficina de Relaciones entre la
Escuela y la Familia de AACPS: Comcast y Broadstripe Canal
96, Verizon Canal 36.
Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View
Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and
¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat)
Publicado por:
La Oficina de Relaciones entre la Escuela y la Familia
410-222-5414; [email protected]