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January 2024
Let's Make Those New Year's Resolutions
Students can make New Year's resolutions in January that can help them for the rest of their lives. Now is the time for fresh starts or adding positive new habits. Consider helping your child commit to one of these resolutions:
Become a better reader
Students of all ages can work on becoming a better reader by pledging to read 30 minutes or more each night. Another way to achieve this goal is to read to a younger sibling, parent or friend every day to become a more fluent reader. The opportunities are endless with this New Year’s resolution for elementary kids!
Memorize basic math facts
Memorization and education at the elementary level usually do not go together. I would argue the one exception is basic math facts. It is so important to be able to quickly recall basic facts in order to successfully complete higher-level skills.
Students can vow to learn their basic math facts by practicing facts each night. This could be through flashcards or through a computer program. Learning addition and subtraction facts would be great for younger elementary students, while older elementary students can focus on multiplication and division facts. You can call math facts out to your child during TV commercials, while waiting in a line or when you are driving to/from the store.
Earn good grades
Earning good grades is a great New Year’s resolution idea for elementary students. Students can pledge to improve grades by practicing skills, completing homework, and staying focused during class time.
Complete and hand in all homework
This is a good New Year’s resolution idea for elementary kids who have trouble getting homework finished and turned in each day. Students can achieve this goal by carving out a specific homework time each day, setting reminders to themselves to complete work, and having a sticky note on their desk as a reminder to turn in work each day.
Eat more veggies
Most elementary children are aware that vegetables are part of a healthy diet. If they pledge to eat more veggies each day, they may start to see that it makes them feel healthier, too!
Drinking more water
Drinking more water is not just one of the great New Year’s resolution ideas for elementary kids; it also works for adults and any age kids! Students can focus on a specific water intake goal for this resolution. They will probably notice a difference in how they feel if they keep it up!
Get outdoors more
There are huge health benefits to getting outside and catching some rays! Students can pledge to get more Vitamin D each day by setting times to get outdoors whenever possible.
Get more sleep each night
Sleep is important at all ages, but ESPECIALLY for elementary students. Getting more sleep can help students focus and obviously help them feel better rested. Students can achieve this goal by sticking to a bedtime each night and a wake time each morning. Even teachers and parents will notice a difference if they stick with it!
Decrease screen time
Screen time is a significant issue in society now, so why not have students take accountability for their screen time by pledging to decrease it? Whether it is time away from computer screens, iPads or phones, students can replace their screen time with another healthier activity to make the most of their days.
Practicing Our Routines
After taking a vacation, enjoying a summer, or coming back from winter break, it’s important to reinstate routines both at home and at school. As we begin second semester, our teachers will work with students to reiterate classroom and school-wide expectations. These are important to everyone as they are our guiding principles at school. You can help us by talking with your child about our school-wide and classroom expectations. Ask questions like:
- What are you expected to do as you walk through the hallway?
- What are you allowed to play on the playground?
- How do the teachers expect you to behave in the classroom?
- What are the rules in the bathroom?
- Cafeteria?
- Hallway?
While these questions may seem silly, they give insight into how your child views the rules of school and how they see themselves operating from day-to-day inside the building. Having a conversation with your child at home can help show him/her that you care about their behavior both at home and at school. It also lets your child know that you are working as a team with the school to help make them more successful.
It is never easy to get back in the swing of things after an extended break. We know that our students are resilient and will pick up right where they left off with just a few reminders. We thank you for all of your support!, and we hope that you have a very Happy New Year!
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., is known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. He advocated for non-violent methods of protest, and he organized countless marches and boycotts. His most famous work is his “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963, in which he spoke of his dream of a United States that is void of segregation and racism. In 1964, Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peaceful works. On April 4, 1968, Dr. King was assassinated by James Earl Ray.
Martin Luther King Jr Day is a federal holiday in the United States that takes place on the third Monday in January. It honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Each year, the celebration takes place on the Monday closest to his birthday, which is on January 15.
TCHATT Services for Cuero ISD Students
TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) provides telemedicine or tele-heath programs to children within Cuero ISD. TCHATT also helps to identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services. Cuero ISD is proud to be part of this program that helps students get access to mental health treatment and resources.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
See Something, Say Something!
Crisis Text Line
A Crisis doesn't just mean suicide; it's any painful emotion for which you need support.
Bullying * School Stress
Depression * Anxiety
Suicide * Relationships
Friendships * Self-Harm
AllianceforSafeKids.org
Ascender Parent Portal
This site provides web access to school-related information about your students, including attendance, grades, discipline, assessments, and immunizations.
Student Health Advisory Council
Safe and Supportive School Program
Cuero ISD BJA STOP School Violence Grant Program
Ruby Rodriguez, M.Ed. ~ Director of Special Programs
Kathy F. Scott, LMSW ~ Elementary School Climate Specialist
Courtney Schacherl, M.S., LPC ~ Junior High School Climate Specialist
Lacy Timpone, M.Ed., LPC ~ High School School Climate Specialist
Website: www.cueroisd.org
Location: 960 East Broadway Street, Cuero, TX, USA
Phone: 3612751900
Facebook: facebook.com/cueroisd/