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Clarendon school needs your old and out-of-service cell phones,laser, and inkjet printer cartridges! Clarendon's S.G.O. is conducting this fundraiser and have purchased computer equipment through this program.  Please do not discard any of the above!!  The goal for this year is to earn enough points to make it possible for each grade level to have its own digital camera.

We can collect and exchange empty cartridges for FREE computer and Recreation Equipment! Cartridges are used in printers found in homes and offices! Please help!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO SAVE  YOUR   USED CARTRIDGES AND OLD CELL PHONES. HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IT IN AND GIVE IT TO THE MAIN OFFICE AND WE WILL COLLECT IT THERE.  IT HELPS US IN SO MANY "TECHNOLOGICAL WAYS".

THANK YOU FOR HELPING OUT OUR EFFORT TO SUPPLY CLARENDON SCHOOL WITH TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT THIS YEAR.  THE S.G.O. THANKS YOU.  S.G.O. homeroom elections will get underway very soon so get your speeches ready! 

S.G.O. News will be forthcoming so beeeee patient!!

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 YOUR CHILDREN ARE WATCHING YOU!

 

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw  you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."

 

 

What Is Parental Involvement, Exactly?

Parental involvement in your child's education can mean:

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  • Reading to your child
  • Checking homework every night
  • Discussing your children's progress with teachers
  • Voting in school board elections
  • Helping your school to set challenging academic standards
  • Limiting TV viewing on school nights
  • Becoming an advocate for better education in your community and state.

Or, it can be as simple as asking your children, "How was school today?" But ask every day. That will send your children the clear message that their schoolwork is important to you and you expect them to learn.

Some parents and families are able to be involved in their child's education in many ways. Others may only have time for one or two activities. Whatever your level of involvement, do it consistently and stick with it because you will make an important difference in your child's life.

Why Is Parental Involvement Important?

 

In study after study, researchers discover how important it is for parents to be actively involved in their child's education. Here are some of the findings of major research into parental involvement:

  • When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school — and the schools they go to are better.
  • The family makes critical contributions to student achievement from preschool through high school. A home environment that encourages learning is more important to student achievement than income, education level or cultural background.
  • Reading achievement is more dependent on learning activities in the home than is math or science. Reading aloud to children is the most important activity that parents can do to increase their child's chance of reading success. Talking to children about books and stories read to them also supports reading achievement.
  • When children and parents talk regularly about school, children perform better academically.
  • Three kinds of parental involvement at home are consistently associated with higher student achievement: actively organizing and monitoring a child's time, helping with homework and discussing school matters.
  • The earlier that parent involvement begins in a child's educational process, the more powerful the effects.
  • Positive results of parental involvement include improved student achievement, reduced absenteeism, improved behavior, and restored confidence among parents in their children's schooling.