Help your child avoid pitfalls that make problems worse
Knowing how to solve problems is an important part of learning. There are many ways to approach a problem, but some strategies never work. Teach your child never to ignore a problem with a teacher, classmate or assignment. It won't go away and could even get worse. Getting mad won't help, and neither will quitting. If one solution doesn't work, encourage your child to try another, and to keep trying.
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Knowing how to solve problems is an important part of learning. There are many ways to approach a problem, but some strategies never work. Teach your child never to ignore a problem with a teacher, classmate or assignment. It won't go away and could even get worse. Getting mad won't help, and neither will quitting. If one solution doesn't work, encourage your child to try another, and to keep trying.
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📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- We didn’t meet our attendance goal last week, but we can do it this week! Let’s make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
- Early Dismissal – Wednesday, November 12
- Kona Ice – Friday, November 14 🍧
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- We didn’t meet our attendance goal last week, but we can do it this week! Let’s make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
- Early Dismissal – Wednesday, November 12
- Kona Ice – Friday, November 14 🍧
❄️ Cold Weather Update – Monday, November 10 ❄️ We are expecting chilly temperatures tomorrow! To help everyone stay warm, students may wear jeans or sweatpants with their uniform polo shirts. Please remember that jackets and beanies must follow district outerwear guidelines. Stay warm and have a great start to the week! 💙
Create a keepsake that reinforces family ties
You can make the special days your family celebrates even more special by keeping a family journal of the events. Together, describe your preparations, and what went well and what didn't. Note what everyone talked about and how they felt. You'll be capturing memories and creating stories that will strengthen your child's sense of family. Read them together often.
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You can make the special days your family celebrates even more special by keeping a family journal of the events. Together, describe your preparations, and what went well and what didn't. Note what everyone talked about and how they felt. You'll be capturing memories and creating stories that will strengthen your child's sense of family. Read them together often.
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🍀4H members, Blaise B., Tate Y., and Randi K., enjoyed attending shooting sports practice. Members practiced rifle, shotgun, and archery sports. 🎯
By: Reporter Randi K.
🎲👏 Mrs. Keys’s Homeroom wrapped up October with a board game party in their Boo-tiful costumes to celebrate reaching their perfect attendance goal! Hard work + showing up every day = fun rewards! 💯🍎 #AttendanceMatters #GoalGetters #PBEProud
🔬 Happy International STEM Day!
Today, we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Let's inspire the next generation to be determined and unstoppable in their pursuit of knowledge.
Today, we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Let's inspire the next generation to be determined and unstoppable in their pursuit of knowledge.
Offer support when your child feels challenged
Every stage of childhood has its challenges. But if you dismiss a challenge your child is facing as "just a phase," you may make it seem like you don't care. Instead, show support by asking your child to talk about what's going on. Listen without rushing to judgment. Then, ask questions to help your child consider ways to handle the problem. You'll still need to correct inappropriate behavior, but your child will know you want to help.
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Every stage of childhood has its challenges. But if you dismiss a challenge your child is facing as "just a phase," you may make it seem like you don't care. Instead, show support by asking your child to talk about what's going on. Listen without rushing to judgment. Then, ask questions to help your child consider ways to handle the problem. You'll still need to correct inappropriate behavior, but your child will know you want to help.
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Choose a 'math fact of the day'
Before children can succeed with higher math, they have to master basic math facts. To make practicing more fun for your child, introduce a daily math fact, such as "9 times 6 equals 54." Challenge your child to repeat it often: in the shower, at the bus stop, in the lunch line. Say it together in different voices: a high voice, a low voice, a whisper. By the end of the day, you'll probably find that your child knows that math fact very well.
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Before children can succeed with higher math, they have to master basic math facts. To make practicing more fun for your child, introduce a daily math fact, such as "9 times 6 equals 54." Challenge your child to repeat it often: in the shower, at the bus stop, in the lunch line. Say it together in different voices: a high voice, a low voice, a whisper. By the end of the day, you'll probably find that your child knows that math fact very well.
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Mark your calendars! 🗓️
We have an Early Dismissal coming up next Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
This means students will be leaving school earlier than usual. Double-check the exact dismissal time and make sure transportation/pickup is all set!
We have an Early Dismissal coming up next Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
This means students will be leaving school earlier than usual. Double-check the exact dismissal time and make sure transportation/pickup is all set!
Give your child acceptable words to express strong feelings
At one time or another, many parents and caregivers will hear "I hate you" from their child. When kids lash out with angry words, it's important not to overreact. Wait until you are both calm, and then explain to your child that "hate" is a hurtful word and it isn't acceptable. Offer some alternative things to say when upset, such as "I'm angry," or "I'm disappointed."
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At one time or another, many parents and caregivers will hear "I hate you" from their child. When kids lash out with angry words, it's important not to overreact. Wait until you are both calm, and then explain to your child that "hate" is a hurtful word and it isn't acceptable. Offer some alternative things to say when upset, such as "I'm angry," or "I'm disappointed."
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Test anxiety goes down when students prepare
Children with test anxiety are so afraid of failing that they can't do their best. It doesn't help to tell them to relax. What does help is preparation. Help your child find a quiet study space. Then, help your student spread studying out over several days. Make sure that your child gets enough sleep, and on test day, offer a vote of confidence: "I know you will do well. You're prepared."
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Children with test anxiety are so afraid of failing that they can't do their best. It doesn't help to tell them to relax. What does help is preparation. Help your child find a quiet study space. Then, help your student spread studying out over several days. Make sure that your child gets enough sleep, and on test day, offer a vote of confidence: "I know you will do well. You're prepared."
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Set the timer to jumpstart writing
To encourage your child to write, try writing together. With your child, choose a topic. Then, set a timer for five to seven minutes. Both of you write whatever comes into your heads and keep writing, even if it doesn't make sense. When the timer goes off, stop writing and share what you each wrote. This also works to help jumpstart a writing assignment when your child says, "I can't think of anything to write about."
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To encourage your child to write, try writing together. With your child, choose a topic. Then, set a timer for five to seven minutes. Both of you write whatever comes into your heads and keep writing, even if it doesn't make sense. When the timer goes off, stop writing and share what you each wrote. This also works to help jumpstart a writing assignment when your child says, "I can't think of anything to write about."
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More choices can reduce power struggles
Power struggles with elementary schoolers are losing battles. To avoid them, give your child options rather than orders. "Would you like to do your reading now or after dinner?" Just be sure you can live with all the options you offer. If some things are out of the question, say so. "You may choose when to do your math, but the rule is that there is no screen time until schoolwork is done."
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Power struggles with elementary schoolers are losing battles. To avoid them, give your child options rather than orders. "Would you like to do your reading now or after dinner?" Just be sure you can live with all the options you offer. If some things are out of the question, say so. "You may choose when to do your math, but the rule is that there is no screen time until schoolwork is done."
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📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter!
Find all the latest updates and reminders here 👉
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
📅 Attendance Matters! We did not meet our attendance goal last week. We came so close, but did not meet or exceed 95%. Please help us reach our goal this week by ensuring students are at school on time and for the entire day. Remember late arrivals and early check outs count against our attendance goal. Every minute counts! 🙌
Find all the latest updates and reminders here 👉
https://app.smore.com/n/nfrat
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
📅 Attendance Matters! We did not meet our attendance goal last week. We came so close, but did not meet or exceed 95%. Please help us reach our goal this week by ensuring students are at school on time and for the entire day. Remember late arrivals and early check outs count against our attendance goal. Every minute counts! 🙌
Encourage writing with fun activities
Encourage your child to write with activities that make writing fun. You might make a family cookbook and let your child name the recipes and write stories about times your family ate a particular dish. Or, encourage your student to keep a journal of funny ideas, jokes and events. You can suggest making a photo album together and have your child write the captions. Or, each of you write down and share your dreams for your child's future.
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Encourage your child to write with activities that make writing fun. You might make a family cookbook and let your child name the recipes and write stories about times your family ate a particular dish. Or, encourage your student to keep a journal of funny ideas, jokes and events. You can suggest making a photo album together and have your child write the captions. Or, each of you write down and share your dreams for your child's future.
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View report cards as the start of a better future
Whether your child's report card is full of good or bad news, the way you handle it can affect your student's success in school. Review the report card together. Help your child see the link between effort and outcome. Is the time your elementary schooler is spending on studying paying off? Then, based on the report, help your child set some new learning goals. If grades aren't what they should be, work with the teacher to create an action plan to help your child improve.
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Whether your child's report card is full of good or bad news, the way you handle it can affect your student's success in school. Review the report card together. Help your child see the link between effort and outcome. Is the time your elementary schooler is spending on studying paying off? Then, based on the report, help your child set some new learning goals. If grades aren't what they should be, work with the teacher to create an action plan to help your child improve.
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Our PBE 4-H members had a fantastic time participating in Fall Activity Day! From creative pumpkin decorating and colorful posters to showing off their adorable pets, everyone’s hard work and enthusiasm shined bright. 🌟
We’re so proud of their creativity, responsibility, and 4-H spirit! 💚🍀
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Keys’ homeroom! 🎉
These math superstars earned 100 perfect scores in math iReady! 🧮✨
To celebrate their hard work and dedication, they enjoyed some well-deserved STEM time — learning, creating, and having fun along the way! 🔬🤖💡
Way to go, Mrs. Keys’ class! Keep up the amazing work! 👏💚
Happy Halloween! 👻
