Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Notes:
JOIN US FOR "COFFEE AND CONVERSATION" ON THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9:00 AM
IN OUR PARENTING CENTER, ROOM 103 AT 9:00 AM
Parents, you are always welcomed at Behrman, especially when you have any special needs or concerns.
We are here to help and support you and your children. However, it is always best to call for an appointed
time so that we may best assist you. Parents without an appointment may visit Mrs. Japalet Prader, our
Parent Liasion in the Parenting Center located in room 103. The parenting center is open from 8:00 am until
1:00 pm each day. Please sign in at our security desk first.
School Uniform -GIRLS PLAID PANTS ARE IN! CALL L&L OR J&L UNIFORMS NOW!
PreK through 6th Graders wear powder blue tops (polo shirts or blouses, no oxfords)
Boys wear navy pants (no shorts) and girls wear official Behrman plaid pants (no skirts or shorts)
All students wear solid black belts (no large buckles or decoration on belts) and all students wear black
socks (no footies) and ALL BLACK TENNIS SHOES (tennis only).
* Uniform Changes for 7th and 8th Graders
As outlined in the newsletter in May 2009, 7th and 8th Grade girls and boys wear powder blue oxford shirts
(girls may wear powder blue button down blouse) with khaki pants (no skirts or shorts allowed) 7th and 8th
grade boys wear a Behrman necktie or bowtie and girls wear a criss cross tie.
All students wear solid black belts (plain), black socks (no footies) and ALL BLACK TENNIS SHOES (tennis
only).
Complete uniforms can be purchased from L& L and J & L Uniforms. Other shops include:
Poree's Embroidery, Soul Train Fashions, Step n' Style, and Logo Express. Girl's plaid pants can only be
purchased from L & L and J & L Uniforms.
2009-2010 Forms
Student Enrollment Form (Behrman is FULL for the 2009-2010 school year.)
School Lunch Form (Will be sent home first day of school).
School Discipline Policy
Parental Involvement
Parent Teacher Advisory Committee - Focus Group
Dad's Club
School Fund Raisers
New 2009-2010 Behrman Charter "Art Really Teaches: T-Shirts- Get one for everyone in the family to show
your Stinger Pride! (order forms available in the office)
Hurricane Preparedness
The Behrman Charter Emergency Preparedness Committee has developed a plan
for use in case of an emergency situation or event. More information is coming soon.
Reminders
Join us each month for "Coffee and Conversation"
Parents must fill out Volunteer Forms to be approved as Volunteers and to go on fieldtrips.
LEAP and Lunch Parent Involvement Activity Spring 2008
Parents enjoyed a tasty luncheon with their children after attending an informational session
about the LEAP test.
“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives."
~ Robert M. Hutchins
The Importance of Attendance
It’s the perfect time to get your child into a fantastic habit that will help him/her throughout their entire life:
Having good attendance. Attending school regularly is the best way for your child to do well. He/she can’t
learn if they are not there! Students must be to school each day BEFORE 7:50 am.
Get your child to school on time each day. Make sure he/she get enough sleep. And help them get
organized for school the night before. Don’t schedule family vacations or appointments during school
hours. Working together, we can ensure your child gets the most education.
Use the Six E’s to Teach About Responsibility
You can help your child develop the trait of responsibility by using the six E’s:
1. Explain it. Talk about what responsibility means.
2. Examine it. Look for examples of responsibility. Did a character on a TV show take responsibility for
his actions? Point it out and talk about it.
3. Exhibit it. Your personal example is still the strongest way to teach.
4. Encourage it. Help your child think about ways he/she can be responsible. He/She could pick up
his/her room everyday. Be sure you notice and praise him/her.
5. Expect it. Set rules and consequences. Now that he/she knows what you expect, make sure are
consequences if he/she doesn’t.
6. Evaluate it. How is he/she doing? After a few weeks, talk again.
Source: Thomas Lickona, Character Matters 877.989.0009 www.simonsays.com
READING ALOUD BOOSTS THINKING SKILLS
Even if your child knows how to read, keep reading to him. Remember that his understanding level is
probably higher than his reading level, so you can read him books with new ideas and vocabulary. To
develop thinking skills, ask questions about:
• Words. “What do you think this word means?” “Can you use it in another sentence?” “What other
words mean the same thing?”
• The story. “Why did the character do that?” “Where did that event occur?” “What did she say to him?”
• What’s next. “Where did we leave off yesterday?” “What do you think he should do?” “How do you
think the story end?”
• The conclusion. “Is that what you expected?” “If you were the author, how would you end the story?”
Sources: Elaine McEwan-Adkins, “Ask the Experts,” ParentCenter.com
“The Reading Railroad to Happily Ever After,” The Washington Post, November 3, 2003
You Can Encourage School Success
Educational research makes it clear: Every parent can help their child succeed in school!
To do this:
• Believe in your child. Have high, but realistic, expectations.
• Establish a daily routine for homework, chores and meals.
• Offer to help in the classroom.
• Model traits you want your child to have, such as self-discipline and a love of learning.
• Emphasize the value of hard work. Don’t let your child blame teachers or bad luck for poor grades.
• Monitor your child’s after-school activities
• Make time for reading, writing and family talks.
• Be respectful when talking with or about teachers.
• Help your child imagine how education will help her “get ahead” in life
• Foster individuality. Respect your child’s ideas, even when they’re different from yours.
Source: “What Research Says about How Parents Make a Difference,” Parent Portal. University of
California Lawrence Hall of Sciences, http://lhsparent.org/parentmessages.html
Be Aware of Bullying
Bullying can begin as early as preschool. Teach your child that it’s never okay to:
• Hit, push or harm another person on purpose
• Call people bad names
If your child experiences these behaviors she should:
• Speak up for herself and say, “Stop it.”
• Walk away from the bully
• Talk to you about it
Source: KidsHealth, “Bullying and Your Child,” Nemours Foundation,
www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/bullies.html
The Behrman parent webpage was created and is maintained by our Parent Liaison, Mrs. Japalet Prader
japalet.prader@theacsa.org
- Minutes from December 2009 Meeting
- Minutes from November 2009
- Minutes from October 2009 Meeting
- Minutes from September 2009 Meeting
- agenda notes page from August 2009 Meeting
- minutes from Aug 2009 meeting
JOIN US FOR "COFFEE AND CONVERSATION" ON THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9:00 AM
IN OUR PARENTING CENTER, ROOM 103 AT 9:00 AM
Parents, you are always welcomed at Behrman, especially when you have any special needs or concerns.
We are here to help and support you and your children. However, it is always best to call for an appointed
time so that we may best assist you. Parents without an appointment may visit Mrs. Japalet Prader, our
Parent Liasion in the Parenting Center located in room 103. The parenting center is open from 8:00 am until
1:00 pm each day. Please sign in at our security desk first.
School Uniform -GIRLS PLAID PANTS ARE IN! CALL L&L OR J&L UNIFORMS NOW!
PreK through 6th Graders wear powder blue tops (polo shirts or blouses, no oxfords)
Boys wear navy pants (no shorts) and girls wear official Behrman plaid pants (no skirts or shorts)
All students wear solid black belts (no large buckles or decoration on belts) and all students wear black
socks (no footies) and ALL BLACK TENNIS SHOES (tennis only).
* Uniform Changes for 7th and 8th Graders
As outlined in the newsletter in May 2009, 7th and 8th Grade girls and boys wear powder blue oxford shirts
(girls may wear powder blue button down blouse) with khaki pants (no skirts or shorts allowed) 7th and 8th
grade boys wear a Behrman necktie or bowtie and girls wear a criss cross tie.
All students wear solid black belts (plain), black socks (no footies) and ALL BLACK TENNIS SHOES (tennis
only).
Complete uniforms can be purchased from L& L and J & L Uniforms. Other shops include:
Poree's Embroidery, Soul Train Fashions, Step n' Style, and Logo Express. Girl's plaid pants can only be
purchased from L & L and J & L Uniforms.
2009-2010 Forms
Student Enrollment Form (Behrman is FULL for the 2009-2010 school year.)
School Lunch Form (Will be sent home first day of school).
School Discipline Policy
Parental Involvement
Parent Teacher Advisory Committee - Focus Group
Dad's Club
School Fund Raisers
New 2009-2010 Behrman Charter "Art Really Teaches: T-Shirts- Get one for everyone in the family to show
your Stinger Pride! (order forms available in the office)
Hurricane Preparedness
The Behrman Charter Emergency Preparedness Committee has developed a plan
for use in case of an emergency situation or event. More information is coming soon.
Reminders
Join us each month for "Coffee and Conversation"
Parents must fill out Volunteer Forms to be approved as Volunteers and to go on fieldtrips.
LEAP and Lunch Parent Involvement Activity Spring 2008
Parents enjoyed a tasty luncheon with their children after attending an informational session
about the LEAP test.
“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives."
~ Robert M. Hutchins
The Importance of Attendance
It’s the perfect time to get your child into a fantastic habit that will help him/her throughout their entire life:
Having good attendance. Attending school regularly is the best way for your child to do well. He/she can’t
learn if they are not there! Students must be to school each day BEFORE 7:50 am.
Get your child to school on time each day. Make sure he/she get enough sleep. And help them get
organized for school the night before. Don’t schedule family vacations or appointments during school
hours. Working together, we can ensure your child gets the most education.
Use the Six E’s to Teach About Responsibility
You can help your child develop the trait of responsibility by using the six E’s:
1. Explain it. Talk about what responsibility means.
2. Examine it. Look for examples of responsibility. Did a character on a TV show take responsibility for
his actions? Point it out and talk about it.
3. Exhibit it. Your personal example is still the strongest way to teach.
4. Encourage it. Help your child think about ways he/she can be responsible. He/She could pick up
his/her room everyday. Be sure you notice and praise him/her.
5. Expect it. Set rules and consequences. Now that he/she knows what you expect, make sure are
consequences if he/she doesn’t.
6. Evaluate it. How is he/she doing? After a few weeks, talk again.
Source: Thomas Lickona, Character Matters 877.989.0009 www.simonsays.com
READING ALOUD BOOSTS THINKING SKILLS
Even if your child knows how to read, keep reading to him. Remember that his understanding level is
probably higher than his reading level, so you can read him books with new ideas and vocabulary. To
develop thinking skills, ask questions about:
• Words. “What do you think this word means?” “Can you use it in another sentence?” “What other
words mean the same thing?”
• The story. “Why did the character do that?” “Where did that event occur?” “What did she say to him?”
• What’s next. “Where did we leave off yesterday?” “What do you think he should do?” “How do you
think the story end?”
• The conclusion. “Is that what you expected?” “If you were the author, how would you end the story?”
Sources: Elaine McEwan-Adkins, “Ask the Experts,” ParentCenter.com
“The Reading Railroad to Happily Ever After,” The Washington Post, November 3, 2003
You Can Encourage School Success
Educational research makes it clear: Every parent can help their child succeed in school!
To do this:
• Believe in your child. Have high, but realistic, expectations.
• Establish a daily routine for homework, chores and meals.
• Offer to help in the classroom.
• Model traits you want your child to have, such as self-discipline and a love of learning.
• Emphasize the value of hard work. Don’t let your child blame teachers or bad luck for poor grades.
• Monitor your child’s after-school activities
• Make time for reading, writing and family talks.
• Be respectful when talking with or about teachers.
• Help your child imagine how education will help her “get ahead” in life
• Foster individuality. Respect your child’s ideas, even when they’re different from yours.
Source: “What Research Says about How Parents Make a Difference,” Parent Portal. University of
California Lawrence Hall of Sciences, http://lhsparent.org/parentmessages.html
Be Aware of Bullying
Bullying can begin as early as preschool. Teach your child that it’s never okay to:
• Hit, push or harm another person on purpose
• Call people bad names
If your child experiences these behaviors she should:
• Speak up for herself and say, “Stop it.”
• Walk away from the bully
• Talk to you about it
Source: KidsHealth, “Bullying and Your Child,” Nemours Foundation,
www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/bullies.html
The Behrman parent webpage was created and is maintained by our Parent Liaison, Mrs. Japalet Prader
japalet.prader@theacsa.org
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