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Back To School Night Mrs. Ray. Second Grade. Meet Mrs. Ray. Graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Received a Masters in Educational Technology from IUPUI. Mother to two beautiful baby boys. Taught second grade for three wonderful years. Cherry Tree Elementary.
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Back To School Night Mrs. Ray Second Grade
Meet Mrs. Ray • Graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. • Received a Masters in Educational Technology from IUPUI. • Mother to two beautiful baby boys. • Taught second grade for three wonderful years.
Cherry Tree Elementary 13989 Hazel Dell Parkway Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: (317) 846-3086 Parent Link: (317) 571-4080 • Principal: Lori Storer • Counselor : Gail Hill
Our Mission The Cherry Tree Elementary School community is committed to providing the best possible education for all students and to working as a team to extend the potential of each child. The curriculum balances the needs of each child by teaching them to utilize their talents and skills to be creative problem solvers, to be effective decision makers, and to continually strive for higher levels of student achievement. Students are encouraged to incorporate current advancements in technology as an integral part of their learning experience.
What is Parental Involvement? Reading to your child Checking homework every night Discussing your children’s progress with teachers Voting in School Board elections Helping your school set challenging academic standards Limiting TV viewing and video games on school nights Becoming an advocate for better education in your community. Why is this important? When parents are involved in their child’s education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school- and the schools they go to are better.
Resources for Parents • Articles to help your children through school: www.pbs.org/parents/ • Tips on getting involved in your child’s education: http://www.nea.org/ • Information by your child’s grade level: www.familyeducation.com
Tips for Students • Get enough sleep. • Eat a healthy breakfast every morning. • Try your best. • Develop good work habits. • Complete your work on time. • Do your homework every night. • Take your time. • Ask the teacher if you don’t understand something.
Resources for Students Discovery School A great website for homework help or just to look at fun stuff. This site has tools to help students study and games to challenge their mind. http://school.discovery.com/students Fact Monster This awesome website has many facts to look up for any age. The homework help center has many subjects with interesting facts for the student to enjoy while doing their homework. http://www.factmonster.com Cool Math A fun site is for all ages up to 100. This has tons of interactive games and lessons. http://www.coolmath.com Homework Center This is an easy to use site with many different subjects to receive help in. This site also has dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, and biographies. http://www.infoplease.com/homework
The ABCs Of A Successful School Year Attend school regularly. Be prepared for class. Communicate your needs to your teacher and parents. Develop a positive attitude. Eat a good breakfast each morning. Focus on your goals. Give yourself a pat on the back regularly. Help yourself before seeking assistance. Imagine what you’d like to be as an adult. Join in on all class activities and discussions. Keep on task. Learn as much as you can. Make the most of every situation.
The ABCs Of A Successful School Year Note your progress. Optimize your talents. Put forth your best effort. Quickly resolve conflict. Run your race with the intention of winning. Study! Study! Study! Trust yourself and try new things. Use your time wisely. Voice your opinions. Watch out for distractions. X-amine your work carefully. You are capable of great things. Zero in on your strengths and build upon them.
Bibliography National Education Association http://www.nea.org/parents/. Date accessed: November 30, 2005 Microsoft http://microsoft.com/athome/intouch/studytips.mspx. Date accessed: November 30, 2005 “Carmel Schools - Elementaries." Carmel Clay Community Schools Corporation. 27 Nov. 2005 http://www.carmelclay.k12.in.us "A Parent's Guide to School Involvement." National Education Association. 27 Nov. 2005 http://www.nea.org/parents/schoolinvolve.html. "10 Ways for Parents to Help Teachers." National PTA. 27 Nov. 2005 http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1118086988656.html. "How to Help Your Child Succeed." National PTA. 27 Nov. 2005 http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1118781108437.html