Martin G. Atkins School

Parents--

The 2012-2013 school year is over. Thank you for the support when needed. It takes all of us to educate the children.

Have a great summer! See you in the fall!

Mrs. Cartwright

The following is from a website called LD online.

Tips for helping with schoolwork

• Show an interest in your child's homework. Inquire about the subjects and the work to be done. Ask questions that require answers longer than one or two words.
• Help your child organize homework materials before beginning.
• Establish a regular time with your child to do homework-developing a schedule helps avoid procrastination.
• Find a specific place for your child to do homework that has lots of light, quiet, and plenty of work space.
• Encourage your child to ask questions and search for answers, taking the time to figure out correct answers.
• Make sure your child backs up answers with facts and evidence.
• Practice school-taught skills at home.
• Relate homework to your child's everyday life. For instance, teach fractions and measurements as you prepare a favorite food together.
• Be a role model-take the opportunity to read a book or newspaper or write a letter while your child studies.
• Praise your child for both the small steps and big leaps in the right direction.

LD online (website)

If you have any questions, call the school and leave a message or e-mail me at cartwrightp@bscs.k12.mi.us.

Mrs. Cartwright