Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700

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Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Monday, October 24, 2005

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Encouraging Academic Effort

The experts say that the more parents do to help their child feel successful, the more s/he will strive for success. Helpful tips include the following:

• Turn setbacks into learning opportunities. Tell your child that everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to learn from all mistakes.
• Encourage your child to use positive self-talk: “I have studied the lesson. I know the facts. I am going to do well in class today.”
• Point out the small successes along the way: “You did better on this week’s quiz. Keep it up and you’ll raise that grade before you know it!”
• Be a model learner by letting your child know that learning never ends.Source: www.parent-institute.com

Friendly Parent Room Available During the School Day (Please Plan on Visiting!)

Last year, we were able to organize a pleasant work and/or relaxation area for parents at Northglade. We are very proud to once again invite parents to visit the Parent Room to check out interesting reading materials, use the computer and telephone, attend meetings, relax and work on personal matters, etc.

Classroom Harvest Celebrations Held on Thursday, October 27, 2005. (See Classroom Newsletters for Details.)

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

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Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!!

• Monday, October 24, 2005 - EdPerformance Reading and Mathematics Tests Begin (Grades 3-6)
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• Friday, October 28, 2005 – No School
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• Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - PTO/School Improvement Meeting/Light Meal Served
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• Monday (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) & Wednesday (12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.), November 7 & 9, 2005 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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• Wednesday, November 9, 2005 – Half Day

• Thursday & Friday (November 10 & 11, 2005) – No School!

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REMINDER…

We are Now Collecting…

Items for Food Baskets, Pennies for the United Way Campaign (KPS Goal: 1 Million Pennies), Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Felpausch Receipts, and Ink Cartridges as Fundraisers.

Sensational After-School Program – Family Night/Books & Cider in November 2005 - Contact Mrs. Terrentine)

Book Nook (October 2005 – May 2006)

Twice a week (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons), students have the opportunity to purchase inexpensive reading materials in the library. Please contact our PTO member Mrs. Bolhuis at 337-0700, if you are interested in helping.

Medical Information Needed – Please report medical conditions requiring special attention at school.