Parents

Parents: Students will be challenged this year. You will see they have more detailed homework assignments and complicated projects that will require critical thinking skills. These skills will help your son or daughter be successful long past their educational journey.

Encourage them to ask questions, to think beyond the answer, and to always put forth their best effort. Difficult concepts involve maximizing the use of the brain. The brain is very much growing and learning while it forms new nerve connections. Using the brain effectively will essentially give brain a good workout--much like we do with our muscles in our body.

Every one of your children has the ability to succeed. Success will require a strong effort from each of them, consistent modeling, instruction, and feedback from me, and strong support and encouragement from you. Together, ALL students can demonstrate their natural curiosity AND their desire to learn.


 * Ask this question: **[[image:brain working out.jpg width="230" height="277"]]


 * You make sure your son or daughter eats right, gets the proper amount of sleep, and sufficient exercise? What do you do to ensure the brain stays in shape? **