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Home > Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect > Supporting Families & Parents > Supporting Families > Calendar of Family Activities > September
View a printable version of September (PDF - 149 KB). Heading back to school is an exciting time! This month's ideas will help your children get off to a great start. Friday 1 When you learn something new, share it with your children. You'll show them learning is a lifetime process. Saturday 2 Take some time today to check that clothes and supplies are ready for school. Sunday 3 Set up a quiet, welllit place just for homework. Stock it with everything your children need to stay on task. Monday 4 Labor Day School will start soon. Relax and enjoy the holiday together before busy schedules begin. Tuesday 5 Establish a routine for the school year with regular times to do homework, play and go to bed. Wednesday 6 TV time is a positive reward for completing homework. Thursday 7 Mark this calendar with dates for school pictures and other important occasions. Friday 8 Attend parents' night and meet your child's teachers. Prepare questions in advance to ensure all your expectations are addressed. Saturday 9 Encourage reading skills. Read with young children every day. Sunday 10 Grandparent's Day Today, call or visit with The grandmas and grandpas in your family–or visit a nursing home and spend time with the elderly. Monday 11 Studies show students do better in school when parents are involved in their children's learning. Tuesday 12 Get involved with the parent-teacher organization at your child's school. Wednesday 13 Teach young readers how to look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary. Thursday 14 Are you a computer expert? Share your expertise by volunteering in the classroom. Friday 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month Tell your children about the accomplishments of astronaut Ellen Ochoa, Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez or artist David Diaz. Saturday 16 Stepfamily Day If yours is a “blended” family, take a few moments to acknowledge the extra effort and understanding you put into bringing up your children. Sunday 17 Check homework every evening. Praise your children's right answers and help them to correct mistakes. Monday 18 Children need to be well rested to learn. Set a curfew and stick to it. Tuesday 19 Schedule play dates for your preschooler so he or she learns about sharing, cooperating and making friends. Wednesday 20 Show pride in your children's work! Display the artwork, stories and crafts they bring home. Thursday 21 Take time to talk to your child daily about his or her experiences at school. Friday 22 If your child is having problems in school, work with his or her teacher to find solutions. Saturday 23 Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year This is a good time to set family and personal goals. Sunday 24 Ramadan Begins For Muslims this is a time for reflection, fasting and doing good deeds. Monday 25 Ensure your children start early on large school Projects. Help by noting due dates on this calendar. Saturday 26 Offer suggestions and feedback, but don't do your children's school projects for them. Sunday 27 All teens study differently. Help your teenager discover what works best for him or her. Monday 28 If your child is alone at home after school, make sure he or she calls you and/or checks with a neighbor when arriving home each day. Tuesday 29 Help your child discover how books, atlases and other resources at your local library can help with homework and projects. Wednesday 30 Make your home a place that nurtures and encourages learning. |
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