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A Note on Homework
As we approach the end of the school year, it has come to our attention that issues with homework have begun to increase. We do realize that spring brings about busy schedules, but please do not let school and homework fall off to the side.
Please realize that setting a routine with homework at a young age only instills those good habits as they grow older. For those of you concerned with homework being brought home in first grade, research does show that doing homework at an early age actually increases responsibility as children grow.
Homework does not and should not be a fight at your house. A routine where homework is done after school, before dinner, or at a set time allows your child to understand that homework is a priority at your house.
If your child is taking the time to sit down and do their homework, please take the time to check it over. No, you are not to do their homework for them, but you can check it over and help your child correct the mistakes that he/she has made. Doing this, also tells your child that how they do on their homework and in school does matter. When you do check over their homework, don't hesitate to sign or initial it so your child's teacher knows someone at home has made an effort to check it over.
As always, if you have questions or concerns about the homework your child is bringing home, please contact your child's teacher.
Mrs. Honold
Websites for Homework Help
The Buzz on Bullying
Bullying is an all-too-common human activity that has existed since the beginning of recorded history and is present in most cultures. It is enacted by both boys and girls, as well as women and men. research suggests that somewhere between 30 percent and 60 percent of American schoolchildren report being bullied.
Bullying hurts. Those who are bullied hate it. They fear it, dread it, and try to avoid it. One recent survey found that 58 percent of schoolchildren claimed they stayed home from school on at least one day to avoid being bullied.
The Traditional School Bully
In the drama of the school bully, there are five roles available. you can star as the bully, co-star as the victim or you can play a smaller part as a peer bystander, school official or parent (of the bully, the victim or a bystander).
As you probably already know, although girls are sometimes physically violent, boys tend to be more physical. They punch, trip, kick and slam each other into lockers. A less physical form of bullying is more often the bullying of choice for girls. This bullying, sometimes called relational aggression, includes spreading vicious rumors, using social exclusion, taunting and other psychologically painful strategies to hurt someone, damage reputations or keep others in line.
New Research on Bullying
Parents should consider the following tips to deter and diminish bullying:
- Help your children build a social safety network and encourage them to travel via the buddy system.
- Teach your children anti-bullying strategies. These might include methods for getting the bully on their side, assertiveness skills, humor and conflict-management skills.
Websites for Information on Bullying
http://www.childline.org.uk/Bullying.asp
Website for Career Information
www.myfuture.com/toolbox/workinterest.html
Website for Information on Tolerance
www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/11/20/tem_mixitup20.html