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Dear Tony Hillerman Families,

  Below you will find optional homework assignments. The goal of these assignments are to help facilitate discussions at home about topics that we cover in FACS class. These assignments will hopefully promote healthy behaviors, encourage communication, and reinforce what your child is learning in our class.

August Connection

I will see your child for only one semester, you are their teacher for life! Connecting with adolescents can be difficult but it is still extremely important. Below are some suggestions you can use to start conversations about the topics we learn about in FACS class so you can expand on our lessons at home. 

Conversation Starters for this Month

• What did you learn from FACS class today? 

• Of all the things you're learning, what do you think will be most useful as an adult? 

• How can I support you in school? at home?

*additional questions can be found on this link https://youthfirstinc.org/50-thought-provoking-questions-to-ask-your-teen/

I hope you and your student have a great first few weeks of school!

September Connection

For this month's optional homework, you will spend at least one week saying something you appreciate about each other right before bed. It can be as simple as “I really like how you picked up after yourself at dinner today, you are so responsible…” or “You are such a kind person, I enjoy spending time with you…” etc. Your student will then say one thing they appreciate about you back. 

Research has found that it makes a positive difference in a teen’s life if just before they fall asleep they think positive thoughts about their day, themselves, or their family.

October Connection

Go grocery shopping with your student and pick out a healthy snack for each day of the week. If financials are an issue, please email me or our school counselors and we can try to find resources to help make this optional homework possible. 

November Connection

Go grocery shopping with your student and plan a meal to cook together. If financials are an issue, please email me or our school counselors and we can try to find resources to help make this optional homework possible. 

December Connection

Go grocery shopping with your student and plan a meal for your student to make independently. If financials are an issue, please email me or our school counselors and we can try to find resources to help make this optional homework possible. 

January Connection

I will see your child for only one semester, you are their teacher for life! Connecting with adolescents can be difficult but it is still extremely important. Below are some suggestions you can use to start conversations about the topics we learn about in FACS class so you can expand on our lessons at home. 

Conversation Starters for this Month

• What did you learn from FACS class today? 

• Of all the things you're learning, what do you think will be most useful as an adult? 

• How can I support you in school? at home?

*additional questions can be found on this link https://youthfirstinc.org/50-thought-provoking-questions-to-ask-your-teen/

I hope you and your student have a great first few weeks of school!

February Connection

For this month's optional homework, you will spend at least one week saying something you appreciate about each other right before bed. It can be as simple as “I really like how you picked up after yourself at dinner today, you are so responsible…” or “You are such a kind person, I enjoy spending time with you…” etc. Your student will then say one thing they appreciate about you back. 

Research has found that it makes a positive difference in a teen’s life if just before they fall asleep they think positive thoughts about their day, themselves, or their family.

March Connection

Go grocery shopping with your student and pick out a healthy snack for each day of the week. If financials are an issue, please email me or our school counselors and we can try to find resources to help make this optional homework possible. 

April Connection

Go grocery shopping with your student and plan a meal to cook together. If financials are an issue, please email me or our school counselors and we can try to find resources to help make this optional homework possible. 

May Connection

Go grocery shopping with your student and plan a meal for your student to make independently. If financials are an issue, please email me or our school counselors and we can try to find resources to help make this optional homework possible. 

Have a great summer!