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As I speak with parents across the District, a common conversation stream flows from one parent to another, regardless of the school, grade-level, and needs of their child. Parents want their children to learn, and they want their child to have a joy and love for learning. The questions are: How does my child learn best? What should my child be learning and when? How can I help my child learn?
Learning in the home is a critical component to supporting your child’s education and development. As a parent, the desire is to help your child prepare to enter the world and not just survive, but thrive. The demands of life are complex and in order to navigate and be successful, your child needs to be able to think critically, solve problems, and make quality decisions based on the information available. The Common Core was created by experts and teachers across the country to support children, kindergarten through 12th grade, in the development of the previously mentioned skills. These skills will help students effectively learn how to search out and develop a career or complete college.
Here are Three Key Ideas for Parents about the Common Core and ways to developing those critical skills in the home:
- Help children to “think deeply.” Avoid asking yes or no questions, and ask them *why* when they tell you they want something or to do something. Deep thinking is hard, let them talk it out.
- Help children “show how they know.” Give reasons for answers, you to them and them to you. Use the word *because* after an answer. Encourage questions and explore answers. Help them learn to explain how they know.
- Help children understand that learning does not have to be separated by subject. They can combine subjects into one task. Students learn by combine subject matters (learning across disciplines), like reading and writing incorporated in math and social studies. This is called “integrated learning.”
Here are some other strategies and tips to do at home:
- Explain and discuss issues or problems in your house and community. Brainstorm solutions.
- Compare how things are alike and different (food, books, movies)
- Look for patterns and describe and categorize stuff
- Tell your child what you value and why
- Encourage and celebrate opinions
Have fun learning!
-Pamela Peterson
All Families
Many resources for families are available on the NECSD Launchpad district system. (Instructions for accessing Launchpad). In addition, you can also check out parenting.com's list of fun, brain-boosting, games.
All Families
The Think-Stretch website has numerous free activities that you can enjoy with your family. Take a look through the many different pages for ideas.
Middle and High School Families
Reading is a great way to keep minds active during the summer. Below is a list of classic and contemporary suggestions for secondary students. As always, we encourage parents to review the list and materials offered on the list to ensure that you, as a parent, are comfortable with the materials and it is appropriate for your child. The Newburgh Free Library has activities and reading lists available for children and youth. Visit the website link or call the number listed. Please check out the Did You Know section for other summer offerings. In addition to the links below, think about finding summer volunteer opportunities for secondary students. Contact senior centers, recreational centers, hospitals, and local community-based agencies, such as, Catholic Charities or the United Way, or municipalities about summer activities, such as clean ups (parks, neighborhoods), or community events (fishing tournaments, BBQs,). It’s a great way to stay active and give back to the community.
Fun, Smart Summer Reading Lists for Students
Student Interactives
Upcoming District and Community Events
Literacy Happens - NECSD Workshop Series
An engaging workshop series designed to support a young child’s development. Workshops are for families of pre-k through second grade students.
- Families will be provided resources and strategies that can be used in the home
- Hands on fun activities to do with your child
- Bring your kids and learn!
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Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh - Smarts Summer Camp
The upcoming Smarts Summer Camp by the Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh still have room available for students in grades fifth through eighth. View Flyer
Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading - Newburgh Steelers
Children who are ages 6-14 as of August 1st for participate in the Newburgh Steelers Pop Warner Football/Cheerleading Program. View Flyer
Summer Film Festival Movie Flyers
The Summer Film Festival series for the City of Newburgh is available. A variety of movies will be shown throughout the summer at city parks.
Download English Flyer
Download Spanish Flyer
Newburgh Free Library
The Newburgh Free Library has a variety of free summer activities and programs for adults and students. Just go to www.newburghlibrary.org, call 845.563.3600, or drop in and pick up the Inform & Inspire Summer 2016 Newsletter. The library offers summer movies, art programs for families, resume writing, reading programs for children, youth and adults, yoga and dance classes, a Summer Scavenger Hunt, computer and photography classes and so much more. Visit the Newburgh Free Library for cool summer learning and fun.
Black Rock Forest Summer Science Camps
Black Rock Forest Summer Science Camps for middle and high school students. www.blackrockforest.org or call 845.534.4517.
Free Training for Parents/Caregivers
Here is information on a free workshop for parents/caregivers of ADHD, autism, depression, bipolar, and other behavioral or developmental disorders.
Recreational Facilities
Don’t forget to check out your local town or city recreational facilities to find out what is hot this summer for families and kids!
A Chance To Give And Gain Invaluable Wisdom
Are you 65 years or older? Or, do you attend grades 9 to 12? If yes, then Cornell University Cooperative Extension in Orange County (CCE) is inviting you to participate in a unique research project called Building a Community Legacy Together (BCLT).
Local Learning Centers
List of Orange County Farmers Markets
Here is a list of local Orange County Farmers Markets. In addition, information is available in both English and Spanish on the benefits of using SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets
Amended Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities
At the June 2016, the NYS Board of Regents approved changes to the requirements for graduation for students with a disability. As a result of these changes, an additional 15 students were eligible to graduate in June 2016 and 16 will be eligible for graduation in August, pending passing the Algebra or ELA exam, depending on the student.
If your child is one of the students that needs to pass either exam in August, please encourage your child to participate in Regents review and the Regents exam in August. Further details will be coming from your child's school.
We are very proud of the accomplishments of all of our students and excited to see even more walk across Academy Field and reach their potential.
If you have questions regarding this, please contact the Exceptional Learners (Special Education) Department at 845.563.3412.
Job Postings
Safe Homes of Orange County has a job opening for a Bilingual Advocate (Spanish/English). Download Posting
Hudson Valley Community Services are looking for a CHAPS Program Supervisor and a Harm Reduction Prevention Specialist
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