Strathmore Elementary School
November 2021 Newsletter
Mrs. K Bera, Principal
- November 1 Food Drive & Pie Sale Begins
- November 4 & 5 No School - Teacher's Convention
- November 10 Picture Retakes
- November 11 Veteran's Day Parade Wear Red, White & Blue
- November 12 School Spirit Day!
- November 12 Food Drive ends
- November 12 PTO Bingo 6:30
- November 15-17 Holiday Shop
- November 16 End of First Marking Period
- November 17 Four Hour Session (School Dismisses at 1:20)
- November 17 Star Student Meeting 6:30 PM Cafeteria
- November 22 BOE Meeting at Ravine Drive School 6:30 PM
- November 24 Four Hour Session (School dismisses at 1:20 PM)
- November 25 Reports Cards on Parent Portal
- November 25 & 26 No School Happy Thanksgiving
- November 29 Four Hour Session (School dismisses at 1:20 PM)Evening Conferences
- November 30 Four Hour Session (School dismisses at 1:20 PM)Afternoon Conferences
Picture Re-takes
Parent/ Teacher Conference
Veteran's Day celebration
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Strathmore Spirit Day November 12, 2021
What….
Show your school spirit by wearing your Strathmore spirit wear. *(If you do not have spirit wear, you can wear your Strathmore T-Shirt).
Why….
Show your pride for our school.
When.…
Strathmore will have Spirit Day the 1st Friday of the month (when school is open)
Spirit wear can be purchased through the PTO. Forms are available on the virtual backpack if you need to purchase any items.
Students are recognized each day to be our “Star Student”. A paragraph is read over our public address system detailing why this student was recognized. Every Star Student's picture is proudly displayed on our bulletin board for the month. At the end of the month, Star Students and their parents are invited to our Star Student presentation. Students are congratulated and receive a certificate of accomplishment from Mrs. Bera
Our First Star Student Ceremony will be held on
Wednesday November 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM
in the Strathmore cafeteria.
Welcome to Strathmore Elementary School. We are so excited to have so many new families join our community. We also love seeing all the familiar faces that are back to begin their journey at Strathmore.
We know that many of you do not know what the PTO is or why you would want to join? Simply put, we are a group of parents, guardians, teachers and administrators that work together to make this time at Strathmore the best educational experience for all of the children. We work throughout the school year through events, various fundraisers, services, etc.
We need your help! Whether it’s volunteering at an event, providing donations or running a committee, every little bit helps. I strongly believe that lots of hands make little work.
Homework Help Suggestions
What is it about homework that wears families out? Even newbie grade-schoolers, who love doing it at first, often lose their enthusiasm and start stalling. And after a long day, you just want your kiddo to knuckle down so you can get dinner on the table or start the bedtime routine.
But playing cop rarely works — micromanaging and nagging only make kids feel stupid or frustrated. A better solution: Think of yourself as a coach and cheerleader. To help you get there, we asked teachers and parents to share their A+ strategies for solving the most common headaches. Their work-like-magic tips are guaranteed to bring harmony back into your homework routine, whether your child is a kindergartner or a fifth-grader, a whiner or a procrastinator!
1. Do It as Early as Possible: Best for Everyone
On days when there are no afternoon activities, give your child a time frame to get down to business. This gives her some control over her schedule (some kids need a longer break after school, and others need to start right away to keep the momentum going). The only rule is that 5 o’clock is the latest time to start. If you work, that means homework duties will fall to the after-school caregiver. This way, you can just review and wrap things up once you get home.
2. Create a Call List: Best for Forgetters
From kindergarten on, kids need a list of three or four classmates they can call on when they forget an assignment. The study buddy can read your child the spelling words over the phone, or his mom can snap a pic of the worksheet and text it to you.
3. Build Confidence: Best for the Intimidated
When kids don’t get something right away, they may feel like they’re stupid and start to shut down. You can short-circuit negative thinking by sitting down and figuring out the first problem together. That alone can help him remember how to do the rest. Then heap on the praise: “You did a great job on that one! Try the next one now.”
Another strategy: Have your child show you similar problems he worked on in class. That may jog his memory so he can retrace the steps. Plus, it helps you see what he’s already learned.
4. Cut It in Half: Best for the Overwhelmed
That’s right — you can make an executive decision to lighten your child’s load for a night, if:
· She doesn’t understand the assignment.
· The assignment is vague or touches on a topic she’s not ready for.
· She’s exhausted from a long day of school, gymnastics, and an argument with her best friend.
What you can’t skip is informing the teacher. Have your child write the teacher a short note. If she’s too young, write it yourself (with her input) and have her sign it.
Most teachers will be understanding if a student does this once in a while, but if your child frequently fails to finish her assignments, there will probably be a consequence.
5. Change the Scene: Best for Daydreamers
Something as simple as a special place to work can boost a child’s motivation and, in turn, his confidence. Being in the spot where Mom does grown-up work may just help them focus.
6. Keep the Positive Feedback Coming: Best for the K–2 Set
Little kids need instant feedback, so it’s okay for parents of young grade-schoolers to correct mistakes. If you praise specific improvements, your little learner will become more inclined to try to do a good job the first time around.
7. Leave the Room: Best for Whiners
Kids who drag things out are often doing so for your attention — they’re enjoying the interaction on some level. Avoid joining in. And if you must stay in the room, have your child work in a spot that’s farther away from whatever you’re doing.
8. Beat the Clock: Best for Procrastinators
Sometimes a pint-size foot dragger just needs a jump-start. If that’s true for yours, try “Five Minutes of Fury”: Set a timer for five minutes, shout “Go!” and have your child work as fast as she can until the timer goes off. At that point, she can take a short break or keep going and many kids continue.
9. Plan, Plan, Plan
Many teachers will break down big projects into a series of deadlines so that children learn to budget time.
10. Let ’Em Vent: Best for Everyone
When your routine is upended — and your kid hasn’t even started his homework — ease frustration by letting him complain. Listen, empathize (“Wow, that is a lot of work”), and state his feelings back to him (“You sound upset”). Once your child feels understood, he’ll be more likely to accept your suggestions — and better able to focus on what needs to be done.
Plus: Your Way vs. The Teacher’s
Your child’s tearing up over a long-division worksheet and you actually remember how to get the answer. But the teacher’s instructions are different. Do you show your kid your method — so at least she’ll have the correct answer?
Hold off. Your process may confuse her even more. You can help your child by talking to her about what she remembers from class and steering her to the textbook. If she’s still lost, just have her write a note to the teacher explaining that she doesn’t understand. (http://www.scholastic.com)
When it comes to math, practice counts
Take turns reading aloud with your child
Strathmore Elementary
Email: Kbera@marsd.org
Website: www.marsd.org
Location: 282 Church Street, Aberdeen, NJ, 07747
Phone: 732 705-5900