July Helpful Tips

Hello families!

I do not have any new information on the upcoming school year. The following are tips to help prepare your student for whatever may come this school year. 

Around this time I start to ask parents to think about getting their student's back on a "school" schedule. IF we do return to school in person don't wait till the first day to have your student wake up early. No one will have a good day if you wait! Instead start getting them up a little bit earlier each day. There will be less of a fight in the morning IF we return to school learning.

Review your morning routine with them! Discuss with your student the things they have to accomplish before leaving the door! You can also make a visual check list. Toothbrush picture for teeth brushing. Coat picture to see if they need/want to bring a coat. Homework folder picture so they can double check their backpacks! You can add or take away pictures depending on your child's needs. Not only will this help everyone in the morning but it will also hand over some responsibility to your student. PRACTICE this before school starts so it can be successful!

Bathroom breaks! I give as many bathroom breaks as I can however, the transition back into school can be hard. We have all been stuck at home with the ability to go to the bathroom as much as we want! In the school setting it can be a little bit before your student can get to a bathroom due to lines or all the stalls are taken. Practice waiting just a few minutes! It seems small but can make a difference. Don't forget to practice hand washing too!

One thing that seems to be a common conversation in the news and media are masks. I have no idea what will be expected when it comes to masks but you may want to prepare. Recently I was in Target, in the school section, and they had some fun kid masks. If you feel like your student will wear a mask, please review your expectations and practice wearing them. You may want your student to pick out their mask's so they are excited to wear them. Again, don't wait till the first day to put a mask on your child.

I just like to echo again that I do not know what the school year will look like and I also do not know about any mask expectations. My job as an educator is to present information and help prepare people for the next step. I hope this information, even thought its limited, will help your family prepare successfully for whatever this school year may bring.

I will keep you updated on any other information or updates that I get. I know Landmark is thankful for your patience during this time and so am I. I look forward to our partnership this year. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Crockett

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