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ROBERTS ELEMENTARY PTA NEWSLETTER November 2015 Volume 6, Issue 4
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We invite you, your family and friends to come to Roberts World Fest on November 7, 11 am - 2 pm. This free to attend family event is a festival that celebrates the rich diversity of Roberts Elementary students and their families!
Eleven different countries including India, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Portugal and Philippines are represented with educational booths and fun activities for the kids.
Enjoy International food provided by area ethnic restaurants. Layla!s Gyros and Pizzeria, Veggie Deli, Flavor of India, Tamalittle, Fu Lin Chinese Restaurant, Mr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking, Cupcake Factory and Katmandu Mo Mo food truck will be on site with delicious dishes. Prices range from $1-$5 for small samples to healthy portions.
International dancers, singers and musicians from India, Russia, Mexico as well as Native Americans will be performing on the dining hall stage throughout the festival! Come in your own national costume or try a few outfits from different countries at our free professional photo booth. Your photo can be downloaded for free after the event.
Kids can play our International Scavenger Hunt and turn in their game cards for a chance to win international prizes. All happening November 7th at Roberts World Fest, an event you don!t want to miss! Find us on Facebook for event updates: ROBERTS WORLD FEST. See you there!
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ROBERTS ELEMENTARY PTA NEWSLETTER November 2015 Volume 6, Issue 4
November/December Carpool ScheduleDATE CLASS GRADE
November 2-6 VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS
November 9-13 Racop 4th
November 16-20 Tonti 4th
November 23-27 BREAK BREAK
November 30- December 4 Adams 3rd
December 7-11 Bradberry 3rd
December 14-18 Cunningham 3rd
December 21-January 4 BREAK BREAK
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DINING ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for some people who can dedicate a little time to help us
keep lunchtime moving smoothly by opening tricky packages and helping the kids focus on eating their lunches.
Our shifts start at 10:15, 11:15, and 12:00 Monday -Friday. Please send your information to [email protected] to get
more information and get on the schedule.
WANTED: Artists, Musicians, Dancers, Writers, Photographers and Film Makers ages K through 5th! Reflections needs your unique artistic vision. Create your own work of art for competition at the State and National levels of PTA inspired by this year's theme. There are six ways for you to express your artistic vision - dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage). The theme for the 2015-2016 PTA Reflections Program is ―”Let Your Imagination Fly!" Students can participate in as many categories as they wish. For specific art rules and forms, please visit our Facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ RobertsReflections/). Please place completed entry forms and art pieces in the PTA box, "Attention: Reflections.” Please submit Visual Arts entries and forms to Ms. McSpadden’s Art Studio. All entries due by 2:30 pm on November 20th.!For more information contact Carol Foster at [email protected].! ******************** Carol Foster Reflections
Let Your Imagination Fly!
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Report Card, Looking Beyond the Grades By Bryan Redditt, Huntington Learning Center
It’s time for that first report card! Does it contain good news or bad? The first report card of the school year is an excellent way to communicate with your young student about school. Here are some ideas to make the most out of a report card review.
1. Write questions for the teacher: Really look at the report card. Write down what grades or comments surprise you. Also, make a note of what concerns you most about what you see. Ask the teacher about what they think your child needs to work on at home. It’s good to ask the teacher about your child’s attitude and behavior as well.
2. Note irregular behavior and patterns: If you see a poor grade on a subject your child previously did well with, make a note of it and investigate. Is the pace of the class different than the previous year? Is there a gap in your student’s basic skill—sentence diagramming, for example—that’s just showing up now?
3. Study skills are crucial: Students who are otherwise smart can be short-circuited by disorganization or by time management issues. If your child’s report card indicates a struggle with these challenges, talk with his/her teacher for ideas to develop a homework routine. A systemic approach to studying and keeping track of paperwork can make a dramatic difference.
4. Talk to your young student: Let your child know that you want to help. Review the report card, get his or her point of view, and determine together what subjects they’re struggling with most. Ask how you can best help them.
-------------------------------- ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Centers has a comprehensive academic tutoring program designed for students of all ages. Depending on age, grade level, and ability the professional tutors at Huntington Learning Centers have a plan for every child. The skills covered in the tutoring sessions apply to a variety of subject areas and will help students as they advance grade levels and tackle tougher courses. For more information, visit www.HuntingtonHelps.com or call 501-223-2626.
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