Nacogdoches ISD Spotlight Spotlight Aug. 2014 | Page 22

MARCH
Read some more
National Read Across America Day is March 2.
Reading with your child everyday is important,
but make this day extra special by having the
entire family read to each other. Turn off the TV
and computer, put away the cell phones, and
get out the books!

Get ready for test day
Many schools will begin standardized testing
this month or next. Make a note of the schedule
on your family calendar so you can be sure
your children get a good night’s sleep and eat a
healthy breakfast on test days. Don’t have time
to cook? Your child’s cafeteria offers breakfast
and lunch daily.

APRIL
Go a little greener
Commemorate Earth Day on April 22 by
planning an activity for your entire family, such
as joining a local park’s litter clean-up team or
planting a tree on your block.

Share your career
Lots of parents and kids will participate in “Take
Your Child to Work Day” on April 23, but why not
teach your child’s entire class about your job?
Offer to visit and talk about your career, and
encourage other parents in the class to do
the same.

For more tips, please visit
www.nacisd.org/for_parents
or friend us on Facebook.

PREPARING FOR

STAAR
The night before...
• Go over positive test taking tips.
• Say positive things and compliment
frequently –Acknowledge that tests
are designed to be hard, but doing
your best is what counts.
• Practice questions and problems
that have been difficult.
• Get a full night’s rest.

The morning of...
• Eat a good breakfast – Studies show
students that eat a light breakfast
with lots of protein perform higher on
standardized tests.
• Dress your child comfortably for
any temperature.
• Be on time.
• Remind your child to read all
directions carefully before making a
selection and always double check
your answers.

MAY

JUNE
Get a move on

It’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month,
and your child may soon be participating
in your school’s field day. Prep your child
and improve your family’s overall health and
wellness with some family recreation activities.
Take walks after dinner, go on a weekend bike
ride, or have chin-up contests on the monkey
bars at a nearby playground.

Keep kids safe
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