HUDA'S HEADLINES:  December Newsletter

December 6, 2009 Vol. 1 Issue 2

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL BY 8:30am TO CHECK FOR SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS

· Monthly tuition payments are due the first Sunday of every month

· All electronics must be turned off while at school

· All girls must wear hijab

· All students must be signed-in and  signed-out

· Absences must be reported to the teacher or principal                   

· If your child is sick, please keep them at home!

UPCOMING DATES:

> Fridays:                Girls Group 6-8pm

> Saturday, Dec. 19:  Boys’ Group Bowling 2-4pm @ AMF $12

> Saturday, Dec. 19:  First semester exams

> Sunday,  Dec. 20:  Field Trip TBA

> Dec. 26–Cec. 27 & Jan 2-Jan. 3:   No School– Winter Break

> Saturday, Jan. 9:  Boys’ Group Bounce Party 1:30-3:30pm

10 Ways to Help Your Child Tackle Their Homework:

     By Peggy Gisler, Ed. S & Marge Eberts, Ed. S

1. Have them use an        assignment notebook so they know  what homework is required each day

2. Introduce a planning– calendar and show them how to use it when they begin to have long-term assignments

3. Each day they should   preview the assignments they have to do and write down the order in which they will do them

4. Teach them to review their work frequently

5. Get them an organizer and show them how to use it so the have a system for  organizing all their school papers

6. Have them use a book bag to transport all their books and papers

7. Establish a regular time for doing homework

8. Have them keep old quizzes and tests to help them prepare for future tests

9. Eliminate distractions during homework time such as phone calls, texting, and television 

10. Establish a regular place for doing homework everyday

Parent Homework Checklist:

1. Provide your child with a quiet, well-lit place, away from distractions

2. Create a regular schedule with study & free time

3. Limit TV time, especially during homework

4. Be available to answer questions by asking them more questions and not just giving them answers

5. Review completed assignments & go over errors

For more information about homework, strategies, tools, family activities, and advice from other parents, please visit:  school.familyeducation.com