WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!!

10 Tips for a Successful Year

1. Establish and maintain home routines, including meals and bedtime. Routines provide children with structure and clear, consistent expectations.

2. Make sure your child's extra-curricular activities are manageable. Too many outside activities will negatively impact homework, relaxation time, and sleep.

3. Ensure your child gets adequate sleep every night. Children who are tired at school struggle to focus and learn.

4. Maintaining a healthy diet helps children grow both physically and mentally.

5. Make sure your child exercises regularly to help him/her stay healthy, have fun, and relieve any stresses from the day. Playing outside with your child is a great way to bond and have fun together.

6. Be excited about your child's learning and school experiences. Your positive attitude will rub off on him/her!

7. Participate in your child's school activities and provide academic support at home. Research shows that parent involvement in their child's education is related to academic success. 

8. Maintain open communication with your child's teacher to discuss your child's progress throughout the year and any concerns you have.

9. Maintain open communication with your child about school. Ask about what he/she is learning and any concerns your child may have about school. 

10. Set up a regular homework routine. This routine should include a specified homework time, a quiet place to complete homework, and access to an adult for help as needed. Encourage your child to attempt a problem before asking for help. Reach out to your child's teacher if your child significantly struggles with an assignment to let him/her know that your child may need additional practice with a skill at school.