Dear Families,
When parents are involved in school matters, children tend to make a greater effort and do better. They learn with more enthusiasm and motivation. Get involved in what they learn. Ask questions and show them your interest. Listen and pay attention to what they say. Connect new learning to everyday life so that it becomes more significant and meaningful to them. They will value the excitement of learning, and the privilege of a good education.
Encourage responsibility and support homework assignments, which have a purpose. Implement a daily routine, set aside a schedule and supervise that homework is completed. Plan ahead to face the work load to study for exams. Divide it into smaller doses or daily tasks to study more efficiently.
Remember to praise their accomplishments. Let them know how you value their hard work, effort and responsibility. Provide the necessary support and encouragement if they need to improve in their weak areas. If you need to, set up a meeting with teachers. Your involvement will make a difference and will be greatly appreciated by your children. Every child can improve and every parent can help. Help prepare in advance to be successful.
Making friends is a vital part of growing up. In order to have a good friend, we need to be a good friend. February is the month to celebrate friendship. It is an excellent opportunity to encourage children to get along with others in positive ways, and build good, lasting relationships.
Praise respect, acceptance of individual differences, inclusion and empathy. Acknowledge when children apologize, help others or settle arguments without aggression. Discourage violence when they feel mad, frustrated or irritable, as well as actions that ridicule, harm or make fun of others.
Children rely on us adults, to learn positive skills to relate well with their peers. Let´s help them learn how to build good relationships through our example.
Happy Valentine´s Day!
Therese Chester de Barrera
Principal
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Value of the Month
INTEGRITY
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1. VERY IMPORTANT : In order to prevent the spread of deseases, such as Influenza, PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE IS SICK!! We have been having several cases where the child arrives to school with a fever, bad cough, stomack aches or not feeling well and had to be sent home.
2. Bake Sale: Wednesday, February 12th. Sponsored by PreFirst Graders. Please give your child $5.00 pesos!
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1. Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 26th at 8:30 am in the MEK Auditorium.
2. Bingo: Friday, February 28th. Early Dismissal. Please send green notes on Thursday, February 27th. No bus invitations!
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Friday's Free Dress: Children may not come to school wearing shorts, torn jeans, cut blouses, short skirts, etc.
Hot Lunch: If you would like to buy a card, it is available at the office for $625.00 pesos or each hot lunch costs $25.00 pesos. The menu is available at https://www.colegiojunipero.com.mx/apps/food_menu/
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Birthday Cake Policy: Parents may come to school to sing happy birthday to their child. Please bring individual treats such as cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies, brownies, etc. ICEES or CAKES that require slicing are not allowed. Please send a note to your child's teacher in advance asking for the time you can come to school. No pictures may be taken. No Candles!
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