Parenting Tips for Back-to-School

  Don't be a stranger -- Talk to your child's teacher early and often, keep in touch with how things are going

Learning doesn't end after school is out for the day -- ask to see your child's most recent project

Stay involved as much as you can -- even if it's just for moral support

Help keep your child organized -- organize thos test or permission slips you've signed, write things down on the family calendar etc.

Let your kids make mistakes -- it's the best way to learn how to best solve their problems

Raise a good reader -- read aloud together, taking runs reading a story

If the teacher deserves a good grade, give her one -- let them know that they're doing a good job

The teacher is on your side -- give her the benefit of the doubt -- there's always two sides to a story, no child is perfect

There is a secret to better grades -- encourage your child to meet with their teacher to resolve a problem

 

IPE Volunteers

On behalf of the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce, a million thank-yous to the following volunteers who have helped out at this year's Interior Provincial Exhibition:

Nadin Pipke * Jackie Scholfield * Liz Hudson * Val Goulding * Steven and Patrick from Kindale * Joanne Sankakker * Adrienne Chapman * Judy Wilde * Marcy Taylor * Marina Glaicar * Heather Freeman * Betty * Barb Kennedy * Dominique * Stan Mitchell * Isac Fraser * Dan Bragg * Dawn Bragg * Chanel Kyle * Ashley Kyle * Madeline Galuska