We had a wonderful turnout at our Parents Go To School Night on February 7th.  Thank you to all the families who attended! If you were not able to make the event, here are a few resources from our presentations. Special thanks to Angelique Ashby and Teri Burns for speaking!

Homework Success, Kidblog and More  Homework Sucess and Study Strategies Kidblog  Does your child struggle to complete homework?  Are you at a loss for ways to help your child review for tests?  Come to this session to learn strategies for overcoming homework hurdles and study habits for success.

Supporting Your Middle School Student with Tests and Studying  Middle School Success Homework  Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework — it shows kids that what they do is important. Of course, helping with homework shouldn’t mean spending hours hunched over a desk. Come join us to learn about how you can be supportive by with your middle school student and helping them to stay organized and study for crucial exams.

Supporting Writers in the Intermediate Grades  CCSS Writing   Learn more about the changes to come in Grades 3-5 as WCS shifts to Common Core Standards.  Better understand your supporting role as your child navigates the new expectations in writing, as well as tips for encouraging your child’s best efforts.

iPads as an Educational Tool Grades 3 – 5  Exploring iPads and iPadApps  Steps to helping your child use an iPad as an educational resource and how to find apps to fit your child’s educational goals.

Ins and Outs of Common Core Standards https://westlakecharter.com/the-common-core/  Want to know more about Common Core Standards? Did you know CA Schools are no longer STAR testing?  Join this session to learn more about CC and the new Smarter Balanced Testing system.