Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins this month! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 7. We “spring forward” to make the most of the longer daylight hours ahead. This is also a great time to: Losing an hour of sleep can take a few days to […]
Celebrate Reading Month
Reading is celebrated across the nation during the month of March. Ford Heights has many activities planned in our buildings, but you can also celebrate at home with your child. Here are some great ways to incorporate reading into the month of March and beyond.
A Growth Mindset Fosters Success
Some children are born with an inner drive to keep trying over and over when they fail. Most children aren’t, though, and it is up to us to help them see that failing is actually the key to succeeding. Teaching our children the word YET is key. They may come to you and say, “I […]
How to Keep Kids Active in the Winter
Keeping kids active in the winter can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Here are some ideas to help keep kids moving.
Valentine’s Day Beyond Candy
Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long by focusing on friendship, inclusion and community. Valentine’s Day can be so much more than candy. It can be an opportunity to include others and show everyone how loved they are. Here are a few ways to celebrate all month long:
Black History Month
Ford Heights will be putting on a Black History Program on February 27 at both buildings. Medgar Evers will take place at 9:30 a.m., and Cottage Grove will be at 1:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Ford Heights Basketball Dominates the Competition
Ford Heights hosted the IESA Girls Basketball Regionals on November 22-25. The 7th-grade girls basketball team went on to make history at the IESA girls basketball finals. They ended their record-breaking season as regional and sectional champions. They became the first girls’ team to make it to the Elite 8 in Assumption, Illinois. The IESA […]
Embrace Boredom in Childhood
We live in a fast-paced world filled with instant gratification and constant entertainment. Have you ever paused to consider what this creates in our children? Children don’t have the opportunity to face challenges, communicate effectively or use their imagination. The next time your child complains of boredom, remember that boredom is good and is needed. […]
So, How was School Today?
Have you ever asked your child, “How was school today?” only to get an answer such as “fine,” “good,” or “bad”? This could be due to the way the question is phrased. It is too easy for students to just give a one-word answer. Here are a few examples of ways to ask and actually […]
Reading at Home Over the Holiday
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