Please take a look at the attached letter. Additionally, the web-links below provide some great information specific to your student’s grade level. Give me a call at Moran if you have any questions.
6th = http://pta.org/files/2012_NPTA_PG-6thGrade.pdf
7th = http://pta.org/files/2012_NPTA_PG-7thGrade.pdf
8th = http://pta.org/files/2012_NPTA_PG-8thGrade.pdf
Overview of Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards are a set of research-based, globally competitive K-12 expectations for English Language Arts and Mathematics. They are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills our young people need so that they are fully prepared to compete in a globally competitive economy. The standards establish:
For an overview of the Common Core State Standards, visit the following link to see a 3 minute video overview: http://vimeo.com/51933492
More information can be found on the Wallingford Public School website.
The article below is a nice summary of why to get involved in school organizations as a parent. Please take the time to read it. If you have any questions about our PTO, PTAC, or any other school organization please feel free to call our main office. Thank you.
http://12most.com/2013/09/02/12-mutually-beneficial-reasons-joining-pta/
Here a few great sites for parents to access as we get prepared for our new school year. I am really looking forward to working with all of you. Here’s to a great year!!!
http://www.edudemic.com/2012/08/25-education-bogs-perfect-for-parents-and-just-about-anyone-else/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/nurture-gifted-children_b_1240258.html
