Happy New Year! For me, the New Year is always exciting and full of new possibilities. Among those are new habits that I always have grand plans of embracing. I know that statistically, people don’t tend to keep their New Year’s Resolutions but it’s always fun to dream! I thought this was a cute way to look back at the year that has passed as well as look forward to the new one with your kiddos….bonus keepsake as well!
http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/12/printable-new-years-resolutionskids-2015/
In looking back, I want to thank all who were able to attend the workshop given by Kim Estes on December 8th. It was a busy time of year to pencil in a few hours away but it was well worth the time. Great News! If you missed it, she will be at Grand Ridge Elementary on January 14th and will be covering even more of the cyber safety topic. Here is more information on the event:
Child Safety Workshop
Thursday, January 14, 2016 – Grand Ridge Library, 1739 NE Park Drive, Issaquah, WA 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is about child safety topics. Kim Estes of Savvy Parent Safe Kids will talk about sleepovers and playdates, teaching body safety, smartphone safety, what apps should kids avoid, online safety, Super 10 rules, red flags and warning signs. We all want to keep our kids safe…
Additionally, the Issaquah School District is providing two more parent education opportunities in January. Be sure to check them out:
Grading Practices by Dr. Thomas Guskey
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 – Skyline High School, 1122 228 Ave. SE, Sammamish, WA 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Parents of Issaquah School District students are invited to an evening presentation with author and internationally known expert on grading practices, Dr. Thomas Guskey, who will share research, describe new directions in grading policies, and offer suggestions for enhancing communication between parents and teachers for both elementary and secondary levels.
Safe Dating - Talking to Your Teen
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 – Skyline High School, 1122 228 Ave. SE, Sammamish, WA 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
In Safe Dating- Talking with Your Teen, Robin Wright of Wright Conversations will help parents learn more about teen dating abuse and gives parents the tools they need to discuss it with their teens. Specifically parents will learn the dynamics of dating abuse, how to create a comfortable environment for discussing the topic, what conversations should specifically cover such as respect, affirmative consent, relationship boundaries, warning signs, and how to leave an abusive relationship. Every teen deserves and has the right to a safe and healthy dating relationship. Students are welcome to attend with their parents.
