Check out this short video from Stanford University's Challenge Success website with a question and answer on dealing with cell phones and social media with elementary and middle school kids. We are looking forward to Denise Pope, from this panel, visiting Wise School for an evening event for parents on January 8. More information to come...
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Dear Parents,
As a part of our on-going safety preparedness at Wise School, we conducted a shelter-in-place drill this morning in all classrooms. The students did an excellent job following directions and the drill allowed our teachers and security staff to review important protocols. Scheduled fire, earthquake, and shelter-in-place drills allow students to feel prepared for unforeseen circumstances and build confidence in their ability to react appropriately in a given situation. The students are provided with general information about the purpose of these drills in an age-appropriate manner. They are also given specific steps to follow, including: moving away from windows, remaining quiet, and staying silent if there is a knock on the door. We recognize that these drills can be frightening for students but believe that - ultimately - they lead to a greater sense of wholeness. We will continue to work diligently to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community in a manner that is sensitive and loving. We are here to answer any of your questions regarding these procedures. Click here for a helpful article about how to talk to your children about exercises like these. L’shalom, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback Head of School Slides from today's Whole Child Discussion Group. Thank you so much to all the parents who attended and for the lively discussion on this challenging topic. How do we keep up with our children's use of the internet & social media? How do we define positive use? 5th and 6th grade parents, come to our Whole Child Discussion Group on Monday at 8:15 to find out more.
Interesting research from Dr. Carol Dweck on authoritative parenting vs. over parenting - very much in line with our mission to develop the whole child and the self-reliant child.
Karen Anderson http://nyti.ms/S2ua0Z Thank you to those 2nd through 4th grade parents who attended today's discussion about building self reliance in your child, socially, emotionally and academically. What are you doing to allow for more self reliance in your children? Please see slideshow below for resources and ideas. Article of interest from the NY Times.
Better Ways to Learn - NYTimes.com Getting a good grade doesn’t mean you retained the information. In his book, Benedict Carey offers better ways than cramming for you to hold on to knowledge. Read more... Please see below the Math presentation that I gave on K-2 Back to School night related to the conceptual foundations of Singapore Math. Karen Anderson
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