News:
Mr. Ganske's class has been working very
hard! Check out the video they created about Universal
Children's Day! WOW!!
They are busy getting the community involved with a trip to the
Austin City Council and a visit from the Mayor of Round Rock
scheduled. Check out the
press release.
Check This Out:
Please collect
box tops and send them in to school with your child.
Your box tops help the school earn money for supplies. Please turn them in to your child's
homeroom teacher.The next context deadline is December 16.
Don't Forget:
Volunteers are required to have a new
background check each year. Please see the
Parent Resources section for more
information and to complete your background check.
IB t-shirts are on sale in the office for $6.
IB Top 10- How To Encourage Students to
Become More Knowledgeable and a Better Communicator
by Rebecca Kunkel
1. Encourage your child to communicate and express thoughts and
feelings.
2. Make school and learning a priority at home.
3. Encourage your child to express him/herself through drawing
and writing.
4. Ask your child what he/she learned at school that day.
5. Model and encourage good listening skills.
6. When possible, encourage the learning of another language.
7. Play charades.
8. Learn about and discuss globally relevant topics.
9. Learn about new topics of interest.
10. Encourage children to write or e-mail relatives and
pen pals.