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“A LOOK AHEAD AT IMPORTANT DATES”

November 6, 2—8 p.m.—Parent Teacher Conferences—Early dismissal

(LPS—1:05 p.m.; LES and LMS—1:20 p.m.; LHS—1:30 p.m.)

November 5-11—Elementary School Book Fair (also open during Parent/Teacher Conferences)

November 7—NO SCHOOL

November 10—Early Dismissal—LPS, 1:05 p.m.; LES and LMS, 1:20 p.m.;

LHS, 1:30 p.m. for teacher professional development

November 15, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.—6^th & 7^th Grade Dance

November 17, PARENT NIGHT for primary, elementary, and middle school parents

Program: Internet Safety, Missing and Exploited Children, Child Abuse, Search and Rescue—Kathy Zasimovich

November 26-28—THANKSGIVING BREAK

Lonoke High School

November 10-13—RABS until 5:30 p.m. (buses run at 5 p.m.)

November 6—Club Pictures

November 7, 7 p.m.—football—Lonoke plays Clinton at home

November 7—5^th Quarter at New Testament Baptist Church

Lonoke Middle School

November 10—Club Pictures

November 11, 5 p.m.—basketball—8^th grade boys and girls; junior boys and girls at Riverview

Lonoke Elementary School

November 10-14—STARS until 5:30 p.m.

Lonoke Primary School

November 10-14—STARS until 5:30 p.m.

THE TEN HALLMARKS OF CHILDREN WHO DO WELL IN SCHOOL

They are eager to learn.
They ask lots of questions, and they ask for help.
They work hard and know that their effort matters.
They have well-developed social and emotional skills.
They are good at assessing their skills.
Their parents are role models for learning.
Their parents promote learning by “natural” teaching at home.
Their family routines support doing well in school.
Their parents are effective at setting and maintaining limits.
Their schools have high expectations for student achievement, support teacher development, and communicate frequently with parents about their children.

Encourage Good Nutrition, Exercise for School Success

Diets often change as children approach the teen years. They often eat on the run, opting for junk food. Some children decide they are overweight and begin to restrict certain foods. Many become less active than they were in elementary school.

These practices can be harmful. A healthy body will help your child achieve a strong mind and success in school. Try to use the tips below for your child:

Buy nutritious food. This could include lean meat and fish, low-fat dairy products, beans, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables.
Do not let your child diet unless your doctor determines she has a health problem. Your doctor should supervise any diet.
Try to eat at least one meal together each day as a family.
Encourage your child to exercise (walking, biking, tennis) for at least 30 minutes a day. Exercise along with her when possible.
Try not to criticize your own body, or talk about being thin. Instead talk about being healthy and strong.

Source: The Parent Institute