Starting September 1, Texas Senate Bill 12 requires parent consent for schools to provide basic care. This includes things like bandages and minor first aid. A consent form will be available soon in Skyward—please be on the lookout so we can continue caring for your child at school.
Remember, grades are stepping stones toward mastery, not final judgments of your child’s ability. Low grades at the beginning of the year are normal as students adjust to new concepts and expectations. With practice, perseverance, and support, your child’s understanding and confidence will grow. Encourage them to focus on skills, effort, and progress, rather than just the number on a paper. Growth takes time, and each step—big or small—is a step toward mastery.
This week, we are comparing European explorers and Native American civilizations, with special attention to what happened when the two worlds collided. You might ask your child:
“What strengths did Native American civilizations have before Europeans arrived?”
“What did Europeans bring with them that changed the way Native Americans lived?”
“Do you think the meeting of these cultures was more of a blessing or a burden? Why?”
These questions encourage students to practice historical thinking—seeing events from more than one perspective, weighing causes and effects, and considering the human side of history.
In science, we are continuing our study of matter—the stuff that makes up everything in the universe. You might spark a conversation with questions like:
“What are some examples of matter around us right now? How do you know?”
“How is a solid different from a liquid or a gas?”
“Why do you think matter behaves in such ordered ways?”
These questions draw out the wonder of science, encouraging your child to see the world not just as random stuff, but as an orderly creation full of patterns we can discover and understand.