Don’t let homework bog you down. We want our students to get in
the habit of doing homework but it should not take an extensive
amount of time (under an hour) and it should be meaningful for your
child. If your child is confused or frustrated, write a note on the
paper to the teacher asking to have a conversation about the
situation. Students often are most successful if they have a quiet
place to work and a set “homework time” each day. If your child
wants you to be with them the entire time they are working you can
encourage independence by getting them started and checking back
with them at specific intervals, such as five minutes, then 10
minutes, etc. It helps us at school if students are able to work
independently for intervals of time. Whenever you have a question
about your child’s homework please contact his/her teacher for
clarification.
There are many learning activities you can do at home that are
fun for everyone involved. A few suggestions are: reading to each
other, playing board games together that require strategy, math,
sequencing, and other skills (almost any board game will do), card
games, measuring and weighing for cooking or projects around home,
exploring the neighborhood for scientific discoveries, shopping for
bargains and reading labels on foods, reading signs and rhyming
words. The list goes on and on. These experiences are authentic
(real world experiences), fun and an excellent way to spend time
together. The learning is deep and meaningful. These experiences
are better than paper and pencil activities and they are incredibly
valuable to our children. If you would like more information or
ideas for activities, please call me at school 719-689-9230.
Our new security system will be in place in the next week or
two. When you come to the front door someone in the office will
need to “buzz” you in to the school. We will have a double-entry
area where you may enter the office or enter the hallway. All
visitors must enter the school through the front door (facing “C”
Street). Please be patient with us as we become accustomed to the
system. I hope you will continue to feel welcome at Cresson and
understand that our new security system is in place for the safety
of our students.
There will be no school the week of March 23 – 27 for spring
break.
Parent/teacher conference day will be April 17 this year.
Normally we have conferences before spring break but this year,
with our late start in September, conferences are later than
normal. April 17 is one of the Fridays on our school calendar this
year, and the junior high and high school will be in session on
that day. Of course, if you need to speak with your child’s teacher
you are welcome to call the school and make an appointment at any
time. You certainly don’t need to wait for conference day. Our goal
is to speak with the parents/guardians of all our students at least
once per semester and we always welcome you at Cresson.
Our School Based Health Center is up and running in Cresson
Elementary School. The clinic is located in the nurse’s office and
open for business on Monday and Thursday. This is very inexpensive
health care for students and their siblings (a $5 donation per
visit is requested). To get more information about signing up for
the clinic, call Laureen Murray at Cresson.
Cripple Creek Victor Schools Board of Education has a position
open. Please consider this opportunity to positively impact our
schools and community. Call the district office and talk to Jean
Olmsted if you are interested.
We have openings for preschool students who qualify for Head
Start, Colorado Preschool Program, or Tuition. We look forward to
increasing our preschool capacity, preparing our students for
success in school.
So You Think You Can Dance? Cresson Dance is sponsoring an
evening of fun and frivolity at 7 p.m. on April 18 at the Butte
Opera House. Local community members will be “trying” to perform a
dance number to win you over. Come vote for your favorite dance
groups. Cost is $10 adult, $7.50 under 12. All monies go to help
support Cresson Dance. Made possible with the generous support of
the Wildwood and Bronco Billy’s Casinos.