Hunt School
Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Hunt School Booster Club - Hunt School Athletic Booster Club - Mentoring - Morning Car Duty - Library Helper -
AR Moms and Dads - Room parent - Chaperone field trips

Contact the office for more information #238 - 4893

Parenting Tip #1

Purchasing a Safe Pack

Despite their potential problems, backpacks are an excellent tool for kids when used properly. But before you buy that trendy new backpack your kid or teen has been begging you for, consider the backpack's construction.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents look for the following when choosing the right backpack:

a lightweight pack that doesn't add a lot of weight to your child's load (for example, even though leather packs look cool, they weigh more than traditional canvas backpacks)
two wide, padded shoulder straps ; straps that are too narrow can dig into shoulders
a padded back , which not only provides increased comfort, but also protects kids from being poked by sharp edges on objects (pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc.) inside the pack
a waist belt , which helps to distribute the weight more evenly across the body
multiple compartments , which can also help distribute the weight more evenly

Although packs on wheels (which look like small, overhead luggage bags) may be good options for students who have to lug around really heavy loads, they're extremely difficult to pull up stairs and to roll through snow. Check with the school before buying a rolling pack; many schools don't allow them because they can pose a tripping hazard in the hallways.

http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/

Parenting Tip of the week:

Good Communication Helps Children Succeed In School

Children spend one-half of their waking hours in school or school-related activities. Studies show that children whose parents are involved in their education do better in school than children whose parents are uninvolved.

One of the best things you can do to become more active in your child's academic life is to communicate with your child's school. You can do that very easily by:

Talking to teachers and staff when things are going well for your child. Offer compliments to teachers during conversations or through notes and phone calls.
Addressing problems as they arise. Share your concerns immediately, while the issue is still small and manageable. Ask how things are going, and find out what you can do to improve the situation.
Arming yourself with questions you want answered. Be prepared, especially if you will be attending a school activity that includes your child's teachers.
Volunteering your time. Join the local PTA, or find other ways to be part of your child's world.

http://www.parenting.org/discovery-years/education/good-communication-helps-children-succeed-school