Creating a Culture of Learning and Love for Literacy
Creating a Culture of Learning and Love for Literacy

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 HOMEWORK HELP SITES BELOW
ARKANSAS TEST DATES                                                                 
2O18 - 2019 Grades 3 – 12 Testing Calendar

Coming Soon

ACT Aspire

Grades 3 -10

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA 21)


LEP Students K-12

The ACT


Science Alternate Portfolio
Final date to submit portfolio
Qualifying students in Grades 5, 7 and 10 only

MSAA Alternate for Math and ELA

Qualifying students in Grades 3 – 8 and 11





SUPER WEBSITES FOR PARENTS
 

Disney Family 
Academic Success Tips
Kids.Gov for Teens
Online Reading Games for Teens
Scholastic  
Book Chook


Reading is Fundamental
Reading Rockets Literacy Resources 
Reading and Word Attach Strategies
How to Motivate your Child to Learn

Helping your Child Become a Good Writer

Parent Literacy Resources Links

Video - Comprehension of Informational Text
Promoting a Love of Reading - Grades 6-12
Raising Readers: Tips for Parents- Strategies to Support Comprehension
How Parents Can Encourage Teens to Read
17 Ways to Keep Your Middle-Schooler Turning the Pages
How to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer
Helping Your Teenager Write Better
Read-Write-Think
Scholastic Book Wizard
Read Kiddo Read
Guys Read
Video - Finding Books by Lexile Level

Best Site for Homework Help http://www.kidbibs.com/homeworkhelp.htm
Helping your Child become a Good Writer http://www.harcourtschool.com/parent_resources/trophies/good_writing/index.html
Reading & Word Attack Strategies http://www.readinga-z.com/more/reading_strat.html#predictions

PARENT TIPS

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  1. Get to know the teachers. It’s a good idea to meet each of your child’s teachers. Ask about their expectations. Find out how much time your child should spend on homework each night. Find out whether there will be regularly scheduled tests and if so, when. Ask about the best way to get in touch if you have questions. If the teachers use email, be sure to get their addresses.
  2. Find a niche for yourself at your child’s school. Unlike in the lower grades, middle school classrooms don’t need extra adults on hand. But you can volunteer in other ways. Serve as an adviser for an extracurricular activity such as the school paper, chess club, or science fair. Help out in the computer lab. Being in the school is a great way to get a feel for what goes on there.
  3. Do behind-the-scenes work. If you can’t be in school during the day, ask teachers and other school personnel to pass along some work that you can do on your own. Photocopy homework assignments; collect recyclables for a science or art project; serve on a parent-school advisory council; join your middle school PTO or PTA.
  4. Volunteer to chaperone school dances and drive kids to school sports competitions. You’ll meet other parents, school staff, and your child’s classmates.
  5. Go to school meetings and events. Attending concerts, plays, assemblies, meetings, and other activities is a good way to become familiar with your child’s school community.
  6. Find out about homework assignments and school tests. If your school has a website where teachers list homework assignments, get in the habit of checking it regularly. If not, contact your child’s teachers and ask them to alert you when there’s an important project or test coming up.
  7. Talk to your child about school. Ask specific questions to draw out your child. Ask “How do you think you did on the math test?” “Did Mr. Phipps say anything funny today?” “What games did you play in PE?” More about having a conversation at school.
  8. Give your child a quiet place to study and do homework. Find an area in your home that is free of distraction where your middle schooler can concentrate on homework. Be available to help if your child has a question.
  9. Check your child’s homework, but don’t do it for her. Offer to check math problems, proofread written papers, and look over spelling words. If you find a mistake, point it out to your child and help her figure out the correct answer.
  10. Post a family calendar in a central place. Write down important school dates, including parent meetings, due dates for projects, and tests. Encourage your middle schooler to add to the calendar and to check it daily. See an example of a family calendar.source: http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/801-10-tips-for-middle-school-parents





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