Second grade had an exciting day! They had a guest speaker from the Delta Rivers Nature Center come speak and bring some animals and then enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at recess!
Five things teachers really want from families
Teamwork between home and school can make a big difference to your child's learning. Here are five things teachers wish all families would do: 1. Build your child's confidence with praise and love. 2. Discuss the school day and the things your child is learning together. 3. Support your child's effort with schoolwork. 4. Schedule some relaxed reading time each evening. 5. Partner with the teachers to support school success.
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Make plans to attend the White Hall School District Health Fair next Tuesday, March 5.
Moody Elementary is all about reading right now. Our read-a-thon is in full swing! Please help us spread the word about our Read-A-Thon by sharing this quick email with your friends and family:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323738343035/2
Thank you for your support!
Congratulations to our Moody 4th grade boys flag football team for winning the tournament today! 🏆
Moody Connects Y2 Ep. 31 - Upcoming Events and Testing Information: https://youtu.be/SgysddznuiQ?si=l51V4_UKdZTHoNLq
The deadline to order a yearbook has been extended to next Friday, March. 1. It will be the LAST day to order a yearbook! Please get your orders in by then. You can order online :https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01053122 or you may send your form and cash or check made out to Moody Elementary to school with your child.
Hi Moody Elementary parents!
Grandparents are a huge part of our children's lives, and they can be a fantastic support in reaching those reading goals. During our Read-A-Thon, they can help encourage your child by donating to your child's reading goal. To help them get involved, below is a link you can use to easily email them about supporting our fundraiser:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323738343035/1
Together let's encourage a lifelong passion for reading!
Be clear about the behavior you want to see
"Don't forget your jacket." "Don't run in the street." Sometimes it seems like adults fill kids' heads with all the things they're not supposed to do. The problem is that young children often tune out the word "don't." Instead, tell your child what TO DO: "Take your jacket. Stay on the sidewalk."
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Are you showing your child how to resolve differences respectfully?
The way you manage your response during a conflict sets an example for your child. When you get upset with someone, be a role model. Calm down by counting to 10, or agree to talk later when you're calm. Try to be honest about your feelings, and listen carefully to the other person's feelings. Remember to talk about the problem, rather than attack the person. Then, think of possible solutions and agree on what's fair.
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We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway! We're counting on you to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738343035
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goals.
Thank you for your help in reaching our goal.
Bring world events to your child's wall
To help your child learn about what's happening in the world, create a current events wall together. Encourage your child to look through news articles and print or cut out pictures and articles about current events. Post them on a bulletin board. Older children can sort the stories into categories, such as local, national and world articles, or topics, such as science and sports. Change the display every week or two.
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Mrs. McDaniel's math group is learning about lines of symmetry and made hearts for Valentine’s Day!♥️
Encourage skill-building by making it fun
Your child is learning new skills in school. And providing opportunities to practice them at home in fun ways helps to solidify them. To reinforce writing skills, for example, you could have a "silent supper," where family members write notes instead of talking. You can also make practicing math facts a game by writing math problems in one column and the answers in another (in a different order) and having your child match them up.
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It's time for the Moody Elementary Read-a-thon!
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday February 19, 2024 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738343035/1
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!
Reminder to preorder your yearbook . You can order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01053122 or send your order form and $30 cash or check made out to Moody Elementary with your child to school.
Valentine grams deadline has been extended to Monday. Please turn in forms and money by Monday. Here is a link to the form if you need one: https://5il.co/2ei0p
Please take our school's High Reliability Survey if you have not already done so. TODAY (Friday, Feb. 9) is the deadline. Thank you! http://tinyurl.com/4n4cn4km
Teach a respectful approach to questioning teachers
Teachers are human and can make mistakes. But there is a right way and a wrong way for students to question a teacher. It's disrespectful to speak up in the middle of the class and say, "You're wrong!" and try to prove the teacher incorrect. Instead, teach your child to respectfully ask questions that promote understanding: "Did you mean…?" "Well, what if…?" "What do you think about…?"
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The smart way to learn requires effort
Effort is essential for academic success. Students who try will learn and get smarter. Remind your child that when it comes to intelligence, "It's what you do with what you have that counts." Offer encouragement by saying often that you are sure that with effort and persistence, your student can learn anything. And when your child makes progress, be sure to say "You see? Your hard work is paying off."
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