Counselor's Corner
 
Welcome back to Lakeview for the 2007-08 school year!! I hope everyone
had a super summer and took time to relax, have a lot of fun, and to recharge your
batteries for a great year ahead. Teachers and other staff members will be working with
parents to help ensure a successful school year for all our students.
As we are settling into our new year, establishing good
routines right from the beginning is important, both at school and at home. Below are
some tips from teachers and administrators of things parents can do at home to help
reinforce this practice of getting into a routine:
Take time to make time – Follow a schedule. Children need a schedule they
can depend on…one that includes definite times for homework, meals, and sleep.
Then they can work around those times to include the “extras”.
Read, read, read – Continue to share reading with children, even if they can
read by themselves. This activity allows them to enjoy stories that may be too
difficult for them to read alone. You may also try reading newspapers, magazines,
and possibly comic strips to add some variety. You will send the message that
reading is important.
Show interest – Take a few minutes each day to look at what your child brings
home from school. This shows that you care about the things your child spends most
of the day doing. Talk about the school work together and point out some of the
positives besides just pointing out the errors.
These are just a few tips. You may have some ideas of your own. The
important thing is that we all want to join together and work hand in hand to ensure
school success for our students at Lakeview.