Glenwood School Weekly Update from the Principal
October 26, 2009
Dear Glenwood Parents,
Do your kids rush through dinner and bolt from the table? Try these ideas to build quality family time into your dinner hour. Turning off the TV during dinner goes a long way to encouraging conversation.
Keep the conversation light. Focus on the events of the day or fun weekend plans ahead. Of course, praising your children for a job well done at school or home is always welcome!
Take turns. Ask each person to tell one interesting thing he or she learned during the day. That includes you, too. You might mention something you read or learned about at work.
Share family stories. Tell your kids about your childhood and stories about family members. Your kids will be amazed at how things have and have not changed since you were their age. Kids love to hear about their family history.
Family conversations can build pride in your family history, foster a sense of belonging, and give kids a chance to practice and use all the language skills learned at school. Parents are the best models for how to speak and treat others with respect and kindness.
Mrs. Tureen
Principal
For your calendar-
- School Site Council meeting – October 26 at 3:00 in Rm 26
- Don’t cook!!! PTA Panda Express Fundraiser- October 28 1:00-8:00
- PTA Monster Mash is back! October 30th
- Kindergarten Extended Day begins November 2. Kinder students dismissed at 1:30.
- November 11 is a holiday. No classes.
- Thanksgiving Holiday Break-November 25-27 – No classes