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Principal's Message - December 2009
Dear Arlington Families,
Happy December! I want to pass along warm wishes to you and all of our
Arlington Families and Friends! Thank you for all of your kindness,
support, and goodness. Enjoy your time off of school this month. I hope
you are able to spend it with family, friends and loved ones.
Parent conferences take place during the month of December (14th –
18th). You should be receiving letters from your child’s teacher to set
up an appointment to discuss your child’s progress. Early release days
will be in place with 2:12 dismissal for the entire conference period.
Please be sure to make arrangements for pick up. In preparing for Parent
Teacher conferences, be sure to mark your calendar with the time and
date. Try to be a few minutes early. You may want to have a few
questions prepared before attending the conference. Be respectful of the
time provided for the conference as other parents are waiting. It may be
helpful to write a few of the positive comments, suggestions or goals
discussed during the conference. You can use these notes as a
springboard to share with your child when you return home. To add a
bright spot to your child’s day, you may want to leave a letter
addressed to your child on their desk, praising their efforts and
accomplishments. Of course have this letter written before
arriving to the conference.
With the hustle and bustle of December and the weather turning colder
it is very important to remember your health and the health of your
family. Here are some ways to keep you, your child and family healthy
throughout the winter season.
- Try to keep your family routine as consistent and close to
normal as possible. This will help to ensure your child is getting
plenty of rest.
- Try to limit your stress level as it has a direct impact on your
health. Are you getting your daily vitamins and nutrients?
- Remind your family to wash their hands more frequently to keep
the flu away. And if you are anything like my nephew, remind them to
use soap! (wink) Singing the birthday song twice is a sure way of
combating germs.
- Take time to relax even if it is for only 20
minutes a day.
- Get out and exercise!
I hope these tips helps to ensure all of you get to stay healthy,
enjoy the season and cherish each moment of your child’s life.
Until next time...
Sincerely,

Principal
Arlington Elementary
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