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Web Resources
New Parent Toolkit: This toolkit will help you navigate your child’s journey from pre-kindergarten through high school. It is designed to help you track and support progress at each stage.
http://www.parenttoolkit.com/
Understood.org: Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.
With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.
https://www.understood.org/en
K-12 Reader: Materials for parents and teachers:
http://www.k12reader.com/
Reading Rockets Parent Site:
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/
Target the Problem (tool):
http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/
Target the Problem is a tool to help parents and classroom teachers understand the specific problems a child may be having with reading. You'll find practical suggestions on what you (and kids themselves) can do to help students overcome or deal with their reading difficulties.
With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.
https://www.understood.org/en
K-12 Reader: Materials for parents and teachers:
http://www.k12reader.com/
Reading Rockets Parent Site:
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/
Target the Problem (tool):
http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/
Target the Problem is a tool to help parents and classroom teachers understand the specific problems a child may be having with reading. You'll find practical suggestions on what you (and kids themselves) can do to help students overcome or deal with their reading difficulties.
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NEMS Title I Parent Involvement Policy
Parent Newsletters
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Is your child ready for the next school year? Find out—with our super-exciting game shows from Lakeshore! For each grade level, you get 6 different games that let your child earn pretend cash for each math & language question answered correctly. After you play the games with your child, get a personal online assessment by entering the game results. We’ll instantly pinpoint any areas where your child needs additional help and provide FREE printable activities, plus product recommendations to build skills even further…and ensure a successful school year. Begin by clicking on this link: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/general_info/ayr_landing.jsp
Don’t Let the “Summer Slide” Dull Those Academic Skills!This time of year I get a lot of requests for resources to help students keep up their school skills over the long summer months. I searched the web for the best resources, tips, and techniques I could find. I focused on free resources to help keep it, well … free :). These resources cover a range of academic subjects and skills.
Article by Kelly Walsh: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2015/06/free-resources-for-keeping-school-skills-sharp-over-summer/
- The CK-12 BrainFlex “challenge” can help student keep Math and Science skills toned over the summer.
- This set of Summer Learning Activities from About Parenting offers ideas for Math, English, and Science skills.
- Dr. Gail Gross offers 12 Fun Ways to Help Prevent Summer Learning Loss on the Huffington Post.
- The “Understood Community” offer this video about Keeping Reading Skills Sharp Over the Summer.
- This PDF from Lake Forest College offers lots of suggestions for keeping up on reading, writing, and oral communications.
- “Inspiring Moms” explore “How do you keep your kids’ math and reading skills sharp over the summer?” in this article.
- HomeSchoolMath.net offers this rich web page of resources, videos, and tips for“Keeping Your Math Skills Sharp Over The Summer”.
- Kudos to the The Alabama State Department of Education for putting together this2015 Summer Learning Challenge
- LumosLearning offers 7 Simple Steps to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
- 5 Tips for Preventing Summer Learning Loss for Childen With Special Needs from Friendshipcircle may date back to 2012, but the ideas are as relevant today as they were a few years back.
- How to Keep Your Child on Track During Summer Break from HuntingtonHelps offers useful facts and tips.
- Federal Way Public Schools offers this list of resources for Student Learning and Practice.
- “Teach. Learn. Grow.” provides 8 Resources to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Article by Kelly Walsh: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2015/06/free-resources-for-keeping-school-skills-sharp-over-summer/
The NEMS Title I team has been very busy planning activities for the new 2014-2015 school year. The first, is our School Planning Committee Meeting. The purpose of the committee is to plan, promote and bring ideas to our Title I Program at NEMS. The meeting will be Sept. 23th, at 3:00 in Title I room B3. We have also set a date for Parent Orientation. This will be held on October 2 at 5:00 in the NEMS cafeteria. The school has also planned for the 13-17th to be School Lunch Week, the NEMS Book Fair, and the first PTA meeting of the year. We will share more information with you throughout the year.
We are excited about working with our students and families this year. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance or have questions. Discovery Education Information for Parents:
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Help Stop the Summer Slide:
Do you want to make sure your child continues learning through the summer? Visit our Parent Resource Center! You may check out brand new Accelerated Reader books, sight word and phonics readers, flash cards, math and reading DVDs, and more! We also have several new learning games available for check out such as the Didj and Crammer. During the school year, you may ask your child’s Title I teacher for materials and we will have them delivered to the school for you.
Communication with parents and families is important to a successful relationship between the home and school. Please let us know how we can help you! Email: [email protected]
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SOL Testing is just around the corner. Please take a look at these resources to help your child prepare to do their best!
VDOE Math Testing Information
SOL Practice Items
VDOE Math Testing Information
SOL Practice Items