Reading actively will help your teen digest more of what they read. Suggest that they ask themselves: What is the main idea here? What details support it? Thinking about the answers to those questions will help them dig deeper into the text and get more out of it.
Suggest that your teen create a list of things to do on the first of each month such as writing the month’s events on a calendar, cleaning out their closet, and gathering things to donate. Creating regular goals helps them prepare for adult responsibilities. #GCMSOpportunity
Good morning students! Here's another great Cougar Zone #GCMSOpportunity!
P-EBT Food Benefit cards have been mailed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to all students enrolled in Aug. and Sept. of the current school year. See full details and FAQs at https://bit.ly/PEBTUpdateGCS
Your teen can explore history by reading old newspapers online. They can find some on the Library of Congress website (loc.gov), or search for “historical newspapers” online. They may enjoy reading news reports from the year they were born, for example. #GCMSOpportunity
Your child can liven up note taking—and pack more information into their notes—by including graphics like diagrams and charts. For example, they could draw a flowchart that shows how to solve an algebra problem or a diagram of mitosis in science class.
Yesterday afternoon, we met together as a faculty to examine how to make student learning even better during NTI. Our teachers are always looking to improve! Thankful for our GCMS family and the support of our families and community! #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
During online classes, teens may shy away from speaking or worry about how they look. Tell your child that others are probably focused on how they come across. Explain that they’ll learn more and feel more engaged if they ask questions and participate in discussions.
One survey, three options. Based on previous feedback, the Calendar Committee has three calendars to choose from for the 2021-22 school year recommendation. Make your selection at https://bit.ly/Calendar21-22 by Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Suggest that your teen create a snack spreadsheet with separate columns for protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. They can fill each column with their favorite healthy foods and post it on the refrigerator as a reminder of smart snack choices. #GCMSOpportunity
GCS will remain on NTI as outlined in yesterday’s Executive Order. We will continue to monitor community health conditions, with an update for elementary students the week of Nov 30. See full message from Supt. Robinson: https://bit.ly/UpdateGCS111920
Before reading for class, suggest that your teen think about what they know about the topic. If they're studying moles in chemistry, they might recall that the teacher said it had something to do with weight. This “warm up” can help them absorb new information. #GCMSOpportunity
Encourage family members to look for ways each day to fill each other’s “buckets.” For example, pay compliments when someone does something well, offer a helping hand when a parent needs it, and slide notes of appreciation under siblings’ bedroom doors. #GCMSOpportunity
Suggest that your teen create a snack spreadsheet with separate columns for protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. They can fill each column with their favorite healthy foods and post it on the refrigerator as a reminder of smart snack choices. #GCMSOpportunity
GCMS Volleyball Tryouts postponed until Dec. 12/13. See slide here for more information. #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
Suggest that your teen use different-color pens and highlighters when taking notes. They may discover that doing so helps them visualize the material later. They might use yellow for important dates and blue for people’s names, for example. #GCMSOpportunity
Parents: Need to know how to monitor your child's Google Classroom? Here's a superb video by our own Mrs. Carla Butler, 8th Grade Math Teacher at GCMS! https://youtu.be/9aydvnkBgUU #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
You can help your middle schooler do better in math just by asking them to teach you how to do it. They could show you how to solve equations, for example. Explaining concepts will help them understand better and you’ll show them that you feel math is important too.
With our community’s upward trend in COVID-19 cases, GCS will remain on NTI through Nov. 24, the day before Thanksgiving break. Hopeful for a Nov. 30 return, we will continue to monitor public health conditions with an update Thanksgiving weekend. Full message: https://bit.ly/Update111220
GCMS "New to the Building" teachers and mentors had a great after-school Teacher Induction session on classroom management this afternoon. A wonderful example of Opportunities over Obstacles! #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
