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Good morning Families we have 4 weeks left in school

This might be uncomfortable.

But your child is not the victim every time something goes wrong at school.

🗣Sometimes they talked when they were told not to.
🗣Sometimes they were disrespectful.
🗣Sometimes they didn’t try.
🗣Sometimes they didnt follow expectations.

And that doesn’t make them bad.

It makes them children.

What matters is what happens next.

🚫When every correction becomes a defense case…
🚫When parents decide their child doesn't have to be held accountable for their actions....
🚫When every consequence becomes a negotiation…
🚫When every boundary becomes a personal attack…
🚫When parents decide their child can say and act any way in school...

Children learn something.

✔️They start to view authority as something easily challenged.
✔️They come to believe expectations are flexible or negotiable.
✔️They feel that accountability is something unjust rather than part of growth.

Teachers do not enjoy disciplining students.
It slows learning.
It drains energy.
It creates tension and conflict in the classroom.

But without boundaries, classrooms collapse.

The goal isn’t punishment.
It’s preparation and learning positive experiences and expectations.

One day your child will have a boss.
A deadline.
A rule they don’t like.

And no one will email home if they lose their job.

With respect,
A teacher who wants them ready!

Set Learning Free: Let kids’ curiosity run wild with classes and groups on any topic you can imagine.

New year, new books! These recently released titles are great for read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading after winter break! >> https://www.weareteachers.com/new-books-january/

If you're a teacher, you're part of something amazing!

Join our Open Play Chess Club for an inviting, drop-in experience where players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy casual games, share strategies, and learn from one another in a friendly, relaxed setting. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come to sharpen your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and have fun—no registration required! Chess sets provided.
Wednesdays | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Pickerington Main Library

Did you know? The Columbus Metropolitan Library offers FREE ESOL classes! 📖 Dates and locations vary, so choose what works best for you! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/95qfyEM

Mobile Produce Markets | Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers Mobile Produce Markets which provide a one-week supply of fresh produce to eligible families at no cost to them. The markets are held from April through November at select community centers throughout the City.

This Sunday is November's Franklin Park Conservatory Free Community Day! 🍂Franklin County residents will receive free admission. Take advantage of the fall decorations and enjoy a fun family activity, for free!

America | Helping children, one family at a time CAP4Kids (The Children’s Advocacy Project) was developed in 2005 as a way for healthcare providers, social workers, child advocates and parents and teens to find reliable, up-to-date information on community resources to help improve and enhance the lives of children and families. Each CAP4Kids ci...