GratitudePower Parent Magazine | May 4, 2021The GRPS Family and Community Engagement office recognizes that our district’s families are going through moments of extreme stress during this pandemic. Basic needs are of top concern for many...
Standardized TestingPower Parent Magazine | May 19, 2021March: High-Stakes Testing When they take their standardized assessments, your child might be feeling the pressure to perform. As a parent or caregiver, it’s only natural that you might have...
Connect with your PALPower Parent Magazine | July 19, 2021Parent Action Leaders at GRPS Each GRPS school has a PAL, or Parent Action Leader, who acts as the link between the Family and Community Engagement office and the caregiver […]
Back-to-School ResourcesPower Parent Magazine | July 19, 2021Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine Lianna Wilson, MA, and Sarah Straus, MS As the summer comes to a close and school is getting back into session, here are […]
Healthy Sleep HabitsPower Parent Magazine | August 16, 2021Forming Healthy Sleep Habits Your child’s learning ability, mood, and behavior are linked to how much sleep they get each night. Parents know that a restful night can make the difference...
The Power of a CaregiverPower Parent Magazine | January 10, 2022Building 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 a home where discipline becomes […]
Test AnxietyPower Parent Magazine | February 8, 2022Managing Performance Anxiety There are so many things about life that can make us feel anxious. If your child seems to be experiencing anxiety, they are not alone – there […]
M-STEPPower Parent Magazine | February 8, 2022M-STEP: A Parent’s Guide From ChalkBeat Detroit’s Lori Higgins Parents, here are a few things you’ll need to know about this year’s Michigan Student Test for Educational Progress — also...
A Caregiver’s Guide to TestingPower Parent Magazine | February 8, 2022It’s Test Time! According to Colorin Colorado, testing is used in schools for two main purposes. One is to find out how well an individual student is learning in the […]
3rd Grade GuidePower Parent Magazine | March 2, 2022From 2nd to 3rd: A Big Leap! Your child has mastered the fundamentals in 1st grade and 2nd grade, and is now ready to thrive in third grade! But it’s […]