School is in Session, Let’s Stay Healthy
Kids love to be close and share everything, even germs. Here are some quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school.
Million Father March
Fathers can make a lasting impact on their children’s lives by being present and actively involved. When a father shows up at school, it solidifies their commitment to the educational lives of their children. Join us on September 11 for a continental breakfast with your student(s).
School Closing and Delay Information
In the event of a closing or delay, news will be sent to media outlets, and robocalls will be made. Also, please check our website for more information. www.fordheights169.org
Welcome Back
School starts August 1a! We look forward to once again filling our hallways with eager students ready to learn!
How to Prepare for Kindergarten
Many may think that children need to be exposed to academics prior to going to school, and while this doesn’t hurt, it is important to realize that there are other things that families can focus on to help prepare their children for school. Being kindergarten ready is so much more than ABCs!
Open House
Please join us for Open House. Get to know your child’s teacher and learn about what they do each day. Cottage Grove: Aug 20, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Medgar Evers: Aug 21, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
How to Build Fine Motor Skills to Prepare for PreK and Kindergarten
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring, and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home:
Prepare for the School Year with Some Basic Phonemic Awareness
What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes) that make up words. Phonemic awareness does not utilize visual letters. It is done completely through listening and speaking. These skills get stronger through repeated exposure and practice. What are the skills to help my child start?
Teach Your Child to Show Kindness
Most of the kindness that children learn is from people, mostly their parents, showing kindness to them. Another way that children can learn kindness is by practicing. Here are 10 ways that your child can practice kindness. This could even be made into a chart with stickers placed next to each one each time your […]
Free Summer Activities Around Chicago
Living in the Chicago area offers many opportunities for learning that don’t cost a dime. Visit these places this summer for a chance to get outside, engage in conversation and continue learning.