Parent University

Parent University

Tuesday, October 14^th, 2014

6:00 to 7:35 p.m.

BMS parents are always eager to learn how they can help their children succeed.  Parent University strives to satisfy that desire by providing courses that address a variety of student needs.  This semester’s choices include three 45 minute classes. 

Please go to http://goo.gl/qdLyLF

to register for up to two classes. Or, if you prefer, you may sign and return a hard copy of this form to your child’s homeroom teacher.  Choose only two:

Getting to Know Edmodo,Google chrome and Google classroom (at 6:00 and 6:50 p.m.)

___Mrs. Christy Brown and Mrs. Denise Webster will teach parents the basics of Google Drive, Google Classroom, and Edmodo.  Students use these various educational tools in their classrooms to post assignments, view assignments, take quizzes, and collaborate with their peers.   

___Tips for Developing Organizational Skills in Students (6:00 and 6:50p.m.) –Strong organizational skills are a determinant factor for success in school and life. Likewise, there is a correlation between disorganization and poor grades and school  performance. Having good organizational skills is a learned behavior that requires practice. The parental role in teaching children organizational skills is a significant one. If your child has poor organizational skills, you may benefit from this session. Dr.Richel  Sion-Johnson, school psychologist at Blythewood Middle School, will share information and practical tips that will help parents with teaching their children organizational skills with a focus on students with ADHD.

_____Charting your Child’s Academic Course (at 6:00 and 6:50 p.m.) Dr. Cheryl Canty-Caughman, our Director of Guidance, will share information about the academic choices available in middle school.  She will show how academic decisions and achievement in middle school prepare our students for success in high school.

_____I will not be able to attend.

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             Parent’s signature                       Your Child’s Name                    Homeroom

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Please return the upper portion of this form to your child’s homeroom teacher.  Your signature lets us know that you received this information.  Or, if you prefer, go to http://goo.gl/GIXKKT to register for courses. Mark your calendar for:

Parent University: Tuesday, October 14^th, 6:00 p.m.