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Setting Goals

To & From Kinder

March 13, 2023

Kindergarten Transitions If your child is making the transition from preschool to kindergarten, or from kindergarten to first grade, this …

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All about MAP

February 14, 2023

MAP in a Flash! The NWEA MAP... Stands for Measures of Academic Progress. Assesses students' academic achievement status in Math …

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The Power of a Caregiver

January 4, 2023

Building a Great Relationship with Your Child Want to be a great parent? Want to raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved kid? Want to live in …

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English Language Learners (ELL)

January 1, 2023

Literacy Development for English Language Learners All parents can be helpful in their children's literacy development, regardless of their …

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Season of Self-Care

November 15, 2022

Create a Family Self-Care Plan When you’re a parent, self-care often slips to the bottom of the list. But taking care of yourself …

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Respond v. React

October 18, 2022

Mindful Parenting: How to Respond Instead of React   Mindful parenting means that you bring your conscious attention to what’s …

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Talk it Out

September 29, 2022

Talking to your child about racism Talking about race and racism can feel uncomfortable, and it can feel tempting to avoid the conversation …

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Check Your Answers!

August 19, 2022

How'd you do? Statement  #1 - FALSE  Students don’t start missing a lot of school until middle or high school.    One in 10 Kindergarten …

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What is SEL?

July 13, 2022

Let's Talk SEL: An overview of Social and Emotional Learning for GRPS Parents and Caregivers SEL stands for “social and emotional …

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Building Relationships

June 1, 2022

February: Building Positive Relationships Building positive relationships is the foundation for success. Like most parents, you …

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