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Back-to-School Tips for Parents

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Back-to-school tipsSummer is over and school is officially in session! Here are some back-to-school tips to ensure that your child’s school year proceeds smoothly.

Plan healthy meals and snacks. Be sure your child gets breakfast before the morning school bell rings, because breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For lunch and snacks, make sure your child has a combination of protein, fruits, and vegetables to give them energy to last throughout the school day.

Meet the teacher(s). Attend open houses and orientations, and make personal contact with each of your child’s teachers sooner rather than later to let them know you are involved in your child’s education and eager to stay connected with them.

Set up a routine. Routines help everyone stay on track, including you as a parent. In addition to night and morning routines, have an after-school routine as well. Consider allowing for a little bit of playtime before getting started on homework or beginning after-school activities. Most importantly, make sure your child gets some rest between activities and plenty of sleep at night.

Bullying. Talk to your child about the right course of action to take when he or she encounters bullying at or outside of school, whether it’s physical, verbal, or cyber-bullying. For more resources about bullying, click here.

Safety. Make sure your child gets to school safely. If they bike, make sure they wear a helmet. If they walk, remind them “Head up, phone down” to keep aware of their surroundings.

Sources:

http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/8-essential-back-to-school-tips-for-parents/

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/back-to-school/back-to-school-tips-for-parents/

Motivating Our Teens to Excellence Seminar

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Dr. Susan Oh ChaAs parents, we are extremely important to our children. What we say and do are noticed and absorbed into who they are, how they feel about themselves, and what they want to become.

They learn to navigate their world and make choices based on our relationship with them. This seminar will explore ways in which we can empower our kids to be the best they can be.

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Spring 2011 Parenting Programs at Almaden Valley Counseling Service – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Valley Counseling ServiceJoin Almaden Valley Counseling Service (AVCS) for its popular parenting programs. Two different programs are being offered this Spring.

The S.T.E.P. Positive Parenting program is for parents of preschool, school age, and teenage children. Learn to understand yourself and your child, build your child’s self-esteem and instill responsibility, implement discipline versus punishment, and so much more.

S.T.E.P. Positive Parenting classes begin the week of April 18, 2011, and are held one night a week for 7 weeks from 7:15 to 9:15pm. The price is $125 for one parent or $175 for a couple (includes class materials). Get more information about AVCS’s S.T.E.P. Positive Parenting program.

The Cooperative Parenting and Divorce program is for parents who are either divorced or in the process of divorcing. Learn how to parent as a team when you are no longer a couple. The class focuses on shifting roles from former spouses to co-parents, managing anger and resolving conflict, and understanding the factors and issues that influence a child’s post-divorce adjustment.

Cooperative Parenting and Divorce classes begin the week of April 18, 2011, and are held on Thursdays for 8 weeks from 7:15 to 9:15pm. The price is $165 per person (includes class materials). Get more information about AVCS’s Cooperative Parenting and Divorce program.

For more information, call 408-997-0200 or email [email protected].

Internet Safety Seminar for Parents in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Common Sense MediaCommon Sense Media is providing an Internet Safety Seminar in Almaden Valley. This seminar will address issues such as cyberbullying, texting, and social networking. The event is for parents only.

The Internet is social for preteens and teens. Kids at this age still need parental guidance on how to conduct themselves online. You will learn how to help your child become responsible digital citizens, which will ultimately keep them safe online.

Common Sense Media is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.

The seminar is at Bret Harte Middle School in Almaden Valley on March 16, 2011, from 7-8pm. Mark your calendars! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Valley Counseling Service’s Winter 2011 Effective Parenting Program – UPDATED 2022

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logo: almaden valley counseling serviceLearn how to really STEP up to the challenge of parenting. Join Almaden Valley Counseling Service’s seven-week effective parenting program. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

The program is based on the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) model. Classes are for the parents of pre-school age, school age, and teenage children. You will learn how to:

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Positive Parenting Classes in Almaden Valley – Spring 2010 – UPDATED 2022

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Almaden Valley Counseling Service (logo)Are you ready to STEP up to the challenge of parenting?

If so, join a seven-week parenting class based on the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) model. Classes are for the parents of pre-school age, school age, and teenage children.

You will learn how to:

  • Build self-esteem and responsibility
  • Talk so children will listen and listen so children will talk
  • Implement discipline vs. punishment
  • Resolve conflicts so everyone wins

Classes are being held at the Almaden Valley Counseling Service agency. Classes begin April 29, 2010 and end June 10, 2010. Class is one night per week for seven weeks from 7:15pm to 9:15pm. The price is $125 per person or $175 per couple, including all materials.

Download the Positive Parenting Class Registration Form. For more information call 408-997-0200 or email [email protected]. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Williams Elementary School Kindergarten Registration and Orientation for 2010-2011 School Year – UPDATED 2022

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Williams Elementary SchoolIt is time to register your child for kindergarten at Williams Elementary School. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, kindergarten will be a full day. Registration begins April 1, 2010. To make an appointment to register your child, call one of the district enrollment centers listed below.

Orientation for parents of kindergarten students who have been enrolled is May 12, 2010 from 8:15 to 10:30am. Invitations for orientation will be mailed beginning May 1, 2010. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

District Enrollment Centers

Burnett Enrollment Center
110 E. Hedding St.
San Jose, CA
Requirements: (408) 535-6410
Appointments: (408) 535-6412

Erikson Enrollment Center
4855 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA
Requirements: (408) 535-6430
Appointments: (408) 535-6436

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