Dear Parents:

What a joy it is to welcome in the month of March with the thought of Spring not far away! As we approach this time of year our minds naturally begin to think toward the future. For parents of kindergarten students the thoughts of all-day first grade come to mind. We marvel that our little ones who just entered school this year will be reading and writing and soon spending 6 hours a day away from us! For parents of first graders the thoughts of new buildings and many other changes come to mind. Please know that we at Weston are already planning activities and experiences that will help guide our young students in these transitions. For right now I’m including a few suggestions of what you can do to help prepare your child as he/she continues to grow and mature:
Celebrate your child—tell him how special he is.
Talk about what she’s learning in school—let her know how smart you think he/she is, and more importantly, how effort pays off.
Discuss the future. Ask questions about what he’d like to do when he’s older. Encourage him to imagine and dream.
Talk briefly about upcoming changes. Express your excitement.
Continue to be in close contact with what’s happening in school. Call Homework Hotline!
Read to your child every day (not just in March!) Research shows success in school is connected to how often a child is read to at home.
Encourage your child to be independent in ways that are appropriate for his age.
Praise their efforts!
Later in May, we will have a “Coffee & Conversation” for parents to talk about helping your student through transitions. Please plan on coming! In the meantime, enjoy the wonderful ways your child is growing and
learning.

Mrs. Goetz
Principal

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