Dr. Ann Schwan Robison-Principal of Hannan Elementary Magnet School

February 2012

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Dr. Ann Schwan Robison-Principal of Hannan Elementary Magnet School

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How parents can help their child with homework! from the National Parent Teacher Association 1. Send your children to school each day well rested, fed, and with a positive outlook. 2. Take an active interest in your children's schooling. 3. Try not to let your own negative experiences keep you from supporting and encouraging your children's learning. 4. If possible, set up a quiet, comfortable study area with good lighting and the school supplies that your children need. 5. Set a family quiet time during which you and your children can work together on homework, reading, letter writing, and playing games. 6. Allow your children to study in a way that helps each of them learn best. 7. Make homework a daily activity and help your children develop good homework habits.

Hannan's Local School Council
Members of Hannan's School Council

Mrs. Brittany Best-Teacher Representive

Ms. Catilyn Garner-Teacher Representive

Dr. Ann Robison-Principal

Vacant-Parent Representive

Vacant-Parent Reprsentive

Mrs. Beverly LeMee-Business Representive-Columbus Housing Authority

Mr. Ken Banks-WalMart-Our Partner in Education Rep.

School Council FAQ:

1. What is the School Council? As stated in the enabling legislation (The "A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000", aka HB1187): "The establishment of school councils is intended to help local boards of education develop and nurture participation, bring parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns, and share ideas for school improvement. School councils shall be reflective of the school community.

(b) The management and control of public schools shall be the responsibility of local boards of education, and the school leader shall be the principal. School councils shall provide advice, recommendations, and assistance and represent the community of parents and businesses. Each member of the council, as a community representative, shall be accorded the respect and attention deserving of such election."

2. When/Where does the School Council Meet?

Meeting Dates

*Media Center

Welcome New Staff
A great big Hannan Hawk welcome goes out to the following new staff members:

Mrs. Lisa Elliot-Pre-K Teacher

Ms. Melanie Parrish- Pre-K Paraprofessional

Mrs. Linda Bennett-Tile I Intervention Teacher

Ms. Barbara Madrie -Learning Support Teacher

Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis-First Grade Teacher

Mrs. Ada Orta-First Grade Paraprofessional

Ms. Cheryl Fancellas- Art Teacher

Mrs. Nichole Gilbert-Music Teacher

Mr. Kevin Shirley-Secretary

Mr. Calvin Holmes-Custodian

Mrs. Carolyn Smith-Third Grade Teacher

Ms. Kayla Rea-Third Grade Magnet Theacher

Parent Pointers

Communicating With Our School Year-Round

* Stay attuned to your child's academic accomplishments on a weekly basis. Praise those accomplishments appropriately.

* Communicate with the school regularly. When you have a concern or question, write a note, email or phone the teacher. We need you on our team!

* Think ahead at the end of the school year, schedule a meeting to discuss with the teacher yor child's successes and challenges.

Parent Pointers

Helping Students to Get Organized

* Oraganization is important for everyone. Talk with your child about how you organize things and how he or she can become organized.

* Provide materials--such as an assignment log, notebooks, folders, a calander and other tools--that can get your child organized.

When your child is presented a large task, help them break it into small ones and establish a plan and deadline for each task.

HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE
It's easy to feel like an awkward kind yourself while waiting for a parent-teacher conference to begin. (And those tiny chairs don't help!) Here's how to comfortably navigate-and make the most of -thomse important 15 minutes.

BE TIME-WISE Arrive a few minutes early. Turn off your cell phone. Jot down a short list of concerns and questions ahead of time and take it with you-it will help prevent those "Oh, I wish I'd asked that" monemtns after you leave.

REMEMBER YOU'RE ON THE SAME TEAM If a child suddenly starts having trouble in school, parents may become frustrated and even a little defensive toward the teacher, experts say. Try to avoid the blame game, and keep in mind that you both have your child's best intersts at heart.

TRUST THE TEACHER'S INSTINCTS Teacher see it all, and they know what's appropriate for their grade level when it comes to reading proficiency, math skills and classroom behavior. Take advantage of the insights the teacher can share about your child.

FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO ON THE HOME FRONT Teachers apprecieate it (and kids benefit) when you ask, "What can I do to help my child do better in school?" Find out the ground rules for completing homework, turning in assignments and being prepared in class. If your child is struggling with a particular subject, ask for specifice suggestions on how you can help your child grasp the material.

DR. ANN SCHWAN ROBISON-PRINCIPAL OF HANNAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
1338 Talbotton Road • Columbus, GA 31901
phone: 706 748-2744 • fax: 706-748-2749

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