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BRCC
Open House
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Promoting
Healthy Living:
Making Healthy
Choices
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Visit the EBR
Parish Library
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Teach
Responsibility
Step-by-Step
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Questions and
Toys Exercise
Thinking Skills
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The U.S. Army:
What Every
Parent Should
Know
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The U.S. Army:
What Every
Parent Should
Know
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September
Calendar
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8 Reasons Parents Should Be Involved at School
There is a great deal of research and media attention given to the
question: What makes a student successful?
Parent involvement is cited often as a key
ingredient to a thriving school community.
As a long time educator, I often hear peers talk
about needing more or less of it. As a parent, I
listen to other parents who want to help, but
don’t know how. Depending on your school
community, parent involvement can look very
different: parents volunteering in classrooms,
taking prep work home, popping in for school
events, and/or maintaining regular communi-
cation via email, notes, or face to face
meetings.
Here are 8 factors to consider about
parent involvement:
1. Your children need to know we are on
the same team. Often children come home
with stories that place blame externally. If you
jump on the opportunity to blame the teacher
or the school, you can miss out on the
important other side of the story. When kids
know that we communicate, they will be more
apt to ask for help instead of blaming. Also,
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when we communicate often, we can use the
same language of encouragement.
2. We are with your child a good portion of
the day. We have information that is
important to you and can help you address your
child’s needs both educational and otherwise.
3. Together we have power. I have worked
together with many parents to help them
advocate for services for their child.
4. We need mutual trust. Just as you may
have had prior experiences with teachers, we
have had challenging encounters with parents.
Open communication builds trust.
5. When you participate in school events,
you get to see a different side of your child.
Perhaps you have never realized the leadership
skills your child possesses. Conversely, maybe
you are not seeing the difficulties your child is
facing socially.
6. Our worlds impact each other. Your
child’s life outside of school influences his/her
home life. We need to be sharing solutions and
challenges that impact your child’s educational
success.
7. If we don’t have input from you, we make
assumptions. Not purposely, of course. We fill
in the gaps of information by what we think we
know. Maybe you have a very good reason why
your child is late 3 times a week. Help us out so
we can help you!
8. Together we can put pieces of your
child’s learning into a puzzle that makes
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sense. When you give us the history/background of
problems and solutions with your child, we save a lot of
time in choosing interventions.
So how do you get involved? Begin by observing the pat-
terns at your school. What are common practices for par-
ent involvement? Knowing the way communication is
usually handled or how parents are welcomed into the
classroom is key.
8 Reasons Parents Should Be Involved at School (continued)
What if you want to make change? You can, of course,
get involved in the Parent Teacher Association or other
mechanism of action in your school. By respecting and
knowing about the practices already in place, you will
have a much better chance to connect with others who
may also want to make positive change in your school.
BRCC Open House Opportunity
On Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 9 a.m.—noon, we
are inviting area high schools to “Imagine What You Can
do @ BRCC Day”. The activities of the day will include
presentations on admission, financial aid, academic
programs and campus tours. We will also have break-
out sessions focusing on Allied Health and STEM
careers, programs and demonstrations by students and
faculty. We are SUPER excited about sharing the end-
less opportunities available to your students right here at
YOUR community college!
Please contact Tammy Brown, Special Assistant to
the Chancellor (BRCC) at (225)892-8222 for more
information.
Making Healthy Choices Try these daily tips that will help your family
take a step-by-step approach to eating healthy
• Make it fun for kids to try new fruits and vegetables.
Let them pick out a new fruit or vegetable in the
grocery store each week, and figure out together
how to cook or prepare it in a healthy way.
• Whole grains are a good option! Choose whole-
grain foods, such as whole-wheat bread, rye bread,
brown rice, popcorn, oatmeal and whole-grain cereal.
• Some fats are better for you than others. Use
liquid vegetable oils such as canola, corn, olive,
safflower, sesame and sunflower oils in place of
butter and solid fats whenever possible.
• Chicken, fish and beans are good choices for
protein. Remove skin and visible fat from poultry. If
you do eat red meat, limit it to once in a while, keep
portion size small and choose the leanest cuts.
• Read food nutrition labels. Pick healthy foods that
provide nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and dietary
fiber but limit sodium, added sugars, saturated fat
and trans fat.
• For snack time, keep fresh fruit and pre-chopped
or no-chop veggies on hand. Your family is more
likely to grab fruits and vegetables over other items if
they’re readily available.
• Enjoy fish high in omega-3 fatty acids. Oily fish
such as salmon, mackerel, trout and albacore tuna
are good choices.
• Vegetables and fruits are loaded with nutrients
and fiber, and typically low in calories and sodium.
Fresh, frozen or canned produce can all be healthy
choices, but compare food labels and choose wisely.
• Use fresh or dried herbs and spices or a salt-free
seasoning blend in place of salt when cooking. Add a
squeeze of fresh lemon or lime to add flavor to
cooked foods.
• Cook vegetables in healthy ways that will help
bring out their natural flavors, including roasting,
grilling, steaming and baking. You’ll need less salt
(if any) and may even turn the most anti-veggie kid
into a fan!
• Try sparkling water, unsweetened tea or sugar-free
beverages instead of sugar-sweetened soda or tea.
Add lemon, lime or berries to beverages for extra
flavor.
• Instead of frying foods – which can add a lot of
extra calories and unhealthy fats– use healthier
cooking methods that add little or no solid fat, like
roasting, grilling, baking or steaming.
• Serving size does not always equal portion size.
Check the serving size and servings per container
because what might seem like a typical portion could
actually equal two or more servings.
• Get your kids in the kitchen! They’ll be more
excited about eating healthy foods when they’ve
been involved. Give them age-appropriate tasks and
keep a step-stool handy.
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Promoting Healthy Living for EBR Families
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Visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library
Library Card Registration
Your library card is free. There is a charge of $1.00 to
replace a lost card.
Here are the registration requirements depending upon
your parish residency status and age.
For residents of East Baton Rouge Parish:
• A picture ID, such as a driver's license, school ID,
military ID or passport.
• Proof of address, such as a driver's license, voter
registrations, or mail that has been received at the
patron's residence.
• Note that the Library will not accept mail received at
a U.S. mailbox or commercial mail drop box as
proof of residency in East Baton Rouge Parish.
*Please note that cards expire at the end of three years.
Cardholders must pay any unpaid balance and provide
photo ID and proof of current address in order to extend
the card for another three years. This rule applies to the
all other card seeking individuals as listed below:
For owners of property, but non-residents
of East Baton Rouge Parish:
• A picture ID, such as a driver's license, school ID,
military ID or passport.
• Proof of address, such as a driver's license, voter
registrations, or mail that has been received at the
patron's residence.
• Proof of ownership of property in East Baton Rouge
Parish, such as a Baton Rouge Parish tax notice or
receipt for payment of property tax in East Baton
Rouge Parish.
Out-of-parish residents in neighboring
parishes (reciprocal only):
• A picture ID, such as a driver's license, school ID,
military ID or passport.
• Proof of address, such as a driver's license, voter
registrations, or mail that has been received at the
patron's residence.
• A signed authorization slip from their parish librarian.
For children, 11 years old or younger:
• Parent or guardian must co-sign the registration form
with the child.
• Picture ID for parent or guardian, such as a driver's
license, school ID, military ID or passport.
• Proof of address for parent or guardian, such as a
driver's license, voter registrations, or mail that has
been received at the patron's residence.
Note: The parent or guardian is responsible for the use
of the child's card: any fines, damages or lost items must
be paid.
For children, 11 years old or younger who
live out-of parish:
Parent or guardian must co-sign the registration form
with the child.
Picture ID for parent or guardian, such as a driver's
license, school ID, military ID or passport.
Proof of address for parent or guardian, such as a
driver's license, voter registrations, or mail that has been
received at the patron's residence.
A signed authorization slip from their parish librarian.
Note: The parent or guardian is responsible for the use
of the child's card; any fines, damages or lost items must
be paid.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CORNER
Teach responsibility step-by-step Building responsibility is a process. Help your child learn
that he will be eager to take on more responsibility. So
assign your child some age-appropriate chores.
Remember to:
• Adapt the task. A four-year-old can help set the
table. But he cannot stand on a chair to bring down a
pile of plates.
• Include your child in some big jobs—just break
them into smaller tasks. If it’s tidying up a messy
room, start by having your child put toys into a
basket. Later, he can put his clothes in a hamper.
• Encourage your child. Tell him he was helpful, and
he contributed to the family’s well-being.
SOURCE: “Child Responsibility Quiz,” U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration.
To nurture your child’s brain development:
• Encourage her to ask questions. The more your
child asks, the more she learns and continues to
think.
• Ask her questions. Try to avoid questions that
have one-word answers.
• Choose toys carefully. Blocks, puzzles, toy
vehicles and animal figures all encourage creative
play and thinking.
SOURCE: L.A. Noda and others, Off to a Great Start!
Activities for Becoming Your Child’s Best Teacher.
Questions and toys exercise thinking skills
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• September 4th—Labor Day (No School)
• September 20th—End of 1st Six Weeks
• September 20th—Early Dismissal (11:30 a.m. Secondary/12:45 p.m. Elementary)
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Parent Power is a publication of the
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
H. Warren Drake, Superintendent of Schools
Marlon Cousin, Community Liaison
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical
Education Programs) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability or gender
in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibit-
ed from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section
504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management
([email protected]) - phone (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Elizabeth Taylor Chapman,
Director of Exceptional Student Services ([email protected]) – phone (225) 929-8600. The Title II
Coordinator is Dr. Sandra Horton, Administrative Director of Federal Programs ([email protected]) –
phone (225) 922-5538.
All students have an opportunity to participate in Career & Technical Programs of Study including, but not limited
to, areas of Health Care, Construction Crafts & Trades, Automotive Technology, IT Computer Technology, IT
Computer Technology, Culinary Programs, Criminal Justice and Agriculture. Admission requirements for each
course can be found in the student course guide/schedule packet of the individual campus where the course is
being offered. Please contact the Guidance Counselor at the specific school site for additional information,
program requirements and/or any questions you may have.