Mrs. Whittle's Star Students - Week of Sept. 20

Kameron Bishop and Jayah Beagles are Mrs. Whittle's Star Students for the week of September 20. They were spotted having good manners towards their classmates. We are proud of you, Kameron and Jayah!

PARENTING WEBSITES

Parenting Websites:
www.focusonyourchild.com
http://www.onetoughjob.org
http://www.parenting.org
http://www.pbs.org/parents
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org

ALL ABOUT BULLYING - Children Who Are Bullied

There are many signs that a child is being bullied. Some signs to look for:

•The child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books or other belongings.
•The child has unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches.
•The child seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus or taking part in organized activities with peers.
•The child appears sad, moody, teary or depressed when he or she comes home.
•The child frequently appears anxious and/or suffers from low self-esteem.
If you suspect your child is being bullied, remember to support your child, inform others and take action.

•First, focus on your child. Be supportive and gather information about the bullying. Tell your child you are concerned about him or her and ask questions.
•Contact your child's teacher and/or principal. He or she will probably be in the best position to understand the relationships between your child and other peers at school. Ask the teacher to talk to other adults who interact with your child at school to see if they have observed students bullying your child.
•If you know your child is being bullied, take quick action. There is nothing worse than doing nothing, and bullying can have serious effects.
If, after talking with your child and staff at his or her school, you don't believe your child is being bullied, be alert to other possible problems your child may be having. Share your concerns with a counselor at your child's school.

First Five Weeks Progress Report

It's hard to believe that the first five weeks of school have already gone by. It is time for the first progress report of the school year. Students will be bringing home their progress reports and ARMT/SAT-10 parent reports on Monday, September 13. Please look carefully at your child's reports. If you have questions or concerns, please get in touch with the school office (205) 280-2820 or you may email me to set up an appointment with your child's teacher.

Parent Report Card Day is Tuesday, October 12, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. This day has been set aside for the first nine weeks grade reports to be picked up by the parents from the students' homeroom teachers. It is a great opportunity for parents to find out how their children are doing in school and meet the teachers.

Homework Help Websites

Here are some neat websites that may help you win the homework battle and address other issues that your child may be experiencing.
www.middleschool.net www.ncld.org

Mrs. Whittle's Star Students

Marco Camarillo and Lilli Hester were spotted having Great Manners in Mrs. Whittle's classroom. They are Mrs. Whittle's STAR STUDENTS for the week of Sept. 7. Keep up the good work!

Third Grade Students of the Week - Mr. Cleckler's Class

Mr. Cleckler reports that the following students from his class all deserve to be Students of the Week: Keila Castro, Kaylee Mims, Shaniah Pasley, Dalton Patterson, Jenae Pierce, Alexa Tomas'. Special thanks to these students for all of their hard work.