In This Issue:
~ Parent Thought of the Month
~ Research Tells Us
~ Experience Tells US

Parent Thought of the Month
We must expect each student to strive for excellence in terms of the kind that is within his or her reach.

Research Tells Us
Children who are encourage to draw and scribble stories at an early age will later learn to compose more easily, more effectively, and with greater confidence than children who do not have this encouragement.

Experience Tells US
Recognition is an excellent motivator for sustaining good behavior.

Watch for and be quick to react to acts of kindness your child extends towards others. Let your child know that you notice and approve. Tell him/her what you saw and/or write a short note‚ but let your child know that good behavior does not go unnoticed in your home.

Remember, a parent's recognition is a primary motivator in the classroom.