Advice
Be informed about the Social Justice Program of the class:
- UNICEF
General recommendations:
Encourage strong self-discipline and self-control
with the children (practicing a sport helps a lot.)
No video or computer games during the week.
Limited time on week-end (if school work satisfactory?)
Enroll the child in a sport.
Organize playdates and sleep-overs.
Children need to interact and be social.
In class, only academic conversation are admitted.
Support your child's education:
read together, visit a museum, go hiking, play games!
Limit time in front of the TV and monitor what children watch.
Visit the neighbors, play a board games,
listen to music, draw, or read.
Go to sleep early (No TV. Read in bed!)
Eat a nutritious breakfast
such as bread, fruits, eggs, or “non-sugary” cereals.
Links
To contact Crescent Heights PTA president: Mrs. Reed
Various information
Health
Great Schools (involved parents/successful students)
Science
Social Justice Links
Standards for technology
State Content Standards
NewYork Times - Parent Connection
U.S. Dept of Education
American Academic of Pediatrics
Recommended Reading List - CA recommended list
K-2 list
3-5 list
What book is right for me?
Information about giftedness
socialemotionalissues
Gifted Education Page
CA Association for the gifted