PLAY A ROLE IN YOUR CHILD S SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. Get the facts get connected GET INVOLVED! Georgia Department of Education November 2013
Get the facts... Get connected... The Title I, Part A Parent Engagement Program at the Georgia Department of Education is leading a statewide initiative to actively engage schools, parents and communities in academic enrichment activities during the month of November, which has been declared as Parent Engagement Month by Governor Nathan Deal. A calendar is being offered as a free resource and reminder that parents play a critical role in the lives of children and their education. Every student in Georgia should have a strong support system that values and encourages educational achievement and there is no one that can support this effort better than parents! All of the information you need is right here to start celebrating Parent Engagement Month with your family! GET INVOLVED! This calendar has been designed as a tool for parents to GET INVOLVED and stay connected in their children s education. Parents are encouraged to utilize this calendar to identify teachable moments at home and when participating in day-to-day activities with their children. Three specialized calendars have been developed for the parents of elementary, middle and high school students to engage in meaningful conversations and positive interactions with their child(ren) daily. Although each calendar has been created based on school levels, parents are strongly encouraged to assess their child s ability to engage in these activities and check for age-appropriateness. Remember, it s important to GET CONNECTED everyday! November is Parent Engagement Month in Georgia. It s a time for all parents to consider how they can get more involved in their children s education. Want to know what makes a huge difference in your child s education? You do and so does every parent that gets involved and stays connected. It doesn t matter where you are, on the scene at school or behind the scenes at home, your participation is a crucial part of your child s success. Show your child that you care by volunteering, making school important and having high expectations for your child. And when November s over, keep doing those things all year round. Get the facts and be informed, get connected, and above all, GET INVOLVED!
November 2013 Get the facts... Elementary School Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Work with your child to develop a solid homework and study routine. 2 See how many sub-words you can create out of INVOLVEMENT. 3 Enjoy the outdoors and plant different autumn bulbs that will bloom in the spring. 4 Develop a vocabulary list on index cards together and add a new word everyday. 5 Help your child create a diagram connecting family members as well as friends. 6 Help your child to write a poem describing all the best things about autumn. 7 Go for a walk then ask your child to write what you saw, heard, felt, and smelled. 8 Help your child create a graph to chart the daily temperature and calculate the average. 9 Visit your local library to help your child pick out a book to read together. 10 Talk with your child about school for at least thirty minutes with no interruptions. 11 Use your imaginations to paint pictures of places that you want to visit. 12 Count to 200 by 5 s, 10 s, and 20 s starting at an unexpected number such as 17. 13 Build a rainy day box of indoor games and activities so it is ready for the next rainy day. 14 Use a map of the state to show your child the different cities, roads, regions and directions 15 Create a story together about the things you see on the way to the school. 16 Bake cookies with your child and set up a stand outside to sell the cookies. 17 Use materials around the house to create fun games to test your child s five senses. 18 Think of creative ways to give compliments about what the other person does well. 19 Build a compost pile with your child and use the fallen leaves to get it started. 20 Pick out all the different shapes found in nature while you walk with your child. 21 Help your child create a quiz game for the family based on school homework. 22 Teach your child how to recycle and explain all the wonderful benefits of recycling. 23 Challenge your child to write a short story without using the letter i. 24 Teach your child how to convert different units of measurement to make a meal. 25 Have a contest to build the largest boat to float out of items found in your house. 26 Make plans with your child to participate in an upcoming local community event. 27 Teach your child how to say thank you in as many different languages as possible. 28 Engage in a word scramble challenge: ince nath chpea lxo tume napl lacl kechc 29 Ask your child to solve math problems mentally and explain their strategy to you. 30 Teach your child to be responsible by seeking ways to volunteer in the school community. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent November 1, 2013
November 2013 Get connected... Middle School Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Make plans to attend at least one school event with your child this month. 2 Visit the community center to sign up for educational classes with your child. 3 Build an obstacle course with math and riddle puzzle stations through your house. 4 Take your child to the grocery store and find items from the six populated continents. 5 Get involved in the community and find a park to help paint or plant fresh flowers. 6 Explore your yard or neighborhood to discover different plants and animals. 7 Donate nonperishable food items from different states to a local food bank. 8 Turn off the TV and have everyone take a turn reading a book aloud to the family. 9 Find the missing number in this set: 18,18,22,9,n, and 9 Mean =17 10 Discover another language by finding translations for household items. 11 Sit down in front of the computer with your child to discuss online safety. 12 Re-examine your child s homework routine to see if any changes are needed. 13 Show your child where your ancestors are from and share fun family facts. 14 Use the distributive property to solve the following: 8 x (42+9) 15 Prompt your child to be a news anchor and give a report on the latest family events. 16 Make math skills real life by offering to help assist with community building projects. 17 Challenge your child to complete the crossword puzzle in today s Sunday paper. 18 Find pictures in magazines with your child that depict middle school life. 19 Prompt your child to write the following decimals into words: 0.98, 0.342, 73.523 20 Tell your child what is the same or what has changed from when you were their age. 21 Ask your child to show you popular websites to find what is trending. 22 Go to a local school game together and cheer on your favorite team. 23 Host a board game night for your child and friends and invite other families. 24 Complete the following problems: 72.4+8.07, 2.36-4.2, ¾ - ½, 3.05+97.06 25 Encourage your child to write an essay about the year your child was born. 26 Find something new that you can teach your child today. 27 Talk with your child about school for at least thirty minutes with no interruptions. 28 Prompt your child to simplify the following: 91+25-6, 50+2 x43, 51-46+8, 64+3 x37 29 Schedule a meeting with your child s school counselor to discuss their future. 30 Help your child write a family newsletter capturing the fun times from November. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent November 1, 2013
November 2013 GET INVOLVED! High School Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Help your student set educational goals and expectations for themselves. 2 Share a new word each day with your student to prepare for standardized tests. 3 Pick out a book for the whole family to read by the end of the month. 4 Listen to your student s favorite songs together and discuss the lyrics. 5 Talk with your student about school for at least thirty minutes with no interruptions. 6 Ask your student to teach you something new on the computer or your tablet device. 7 Schedule a meeting with your student s school counselor to discuss their future. 8 Encourage your student to join a school club or activity. 9 Complete a career interest survey with your student and compare results. 10 Take a tour of a local college, university or technical school together. 11 Tackle SAT and ACT questions of the day together to see who gets the highest score. 12 Tell your student all the things that make you thankful as a parent. 13 Talk to your student about how schoolwork can apply to everyday life. 14 Read college applications with your student and write down any questions. 15 Talk to your student about finances, budgeting, and establishing credit. 16 Allow your student to find an event or show for the whole family to attend. 17 Turn off the TV and play an old favorite board game or card game. 18 Read today s paper with your student to have a conversation about current events. 19 Ask your student to solve the following: -8r=48 9v= -36 42= -6z+6 w= 25 20 Help your student find sample college admission essays to begin writing. 21 Work with your student to create a resume and be sure to update it regularly. 22 Ask your student what songs would be in the soundtrack if your family were a movie. 23 Prompt your student to think of a possible solution for a common daily issue. 24 Create a video of your student discussing possible college majors and careers. 25 Ask your student to solve the following: (U.S. Population) X (Miles to the Moon). 26 Re-examine your student s homework routine to see if any changes are needed. 27 Investigate possible internships with your student or possibilities to job shadow. 28 Talk with your student about college costs as well as scholarships, loans, and grants. 29 Help your student practice for a job interview or college admissions interview. 30 Watch your student s favorite TV show together. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent November 1, 2013
PLAY A ROLE Get the facts... Get connected... GET INVOLVED!
Use this page to write down additional academic skill building activities you and your child wish to engage in together during this month and in the future. Get the facts...get connected...get INVOLVED!
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