parents make the difference

PARENTS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

A back to school night guide to enhance your child’s school year

Mrs. Pam Artese

Teaching Responsibility

Set Routines at home

Follow throughModel behaviorAsk questionsPoint out the

positives

HOMEWORK~~ Helpful Hints

Have supplies on handDesignate a quiet and well lit space for workStart homework at the same time every day

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minutes

1stgrade

3rdgrade

5thgrade

Homework

Encourage Reading at Home

Books~Books~Books

Provide a variety of Books

Talk about books together

Listen to your child read

Keep reading aloud to your child

Make time for reading

Go places and do new things

Encourage writingPredict what will

come next while reading

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

HOME

SCHOOLCOMMUNITY

HOME & SCHOOL

Various activities throughout the year

Library help Organize holiday

parties Assist teacher with

scholastic book order

Contact Maryjo Brestowski (610) 521-5307

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Contact Information

Mrs. Pam Artese(610) 555-1234 ext. 333Room 221Homework Hotline (610) 555-4321E-mail partese@rcn.com