https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents en-us 2013-08-13 13:48:30 UTC 2025-12-05 17:43:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/brainstorm.jpg james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566285 2016-04-01 03:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566285 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566287 2016-04-01 03:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566287 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566729 2016-04-01 03:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566729 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566841 2016-04-01 03:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566841 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566969 2016-04-01 03:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103566969 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103621583 2016-04-01 13:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103621583 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103622405 2016-04-01 13:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103622405 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103624031 2016-04-01 13:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103624031 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103708857 2016-04-01 21:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/103708857 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/207970597 2017-11-17 03:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/207970597 james_hicks5 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/207970909 2017-11-17 03:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/207970909 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/341844034 2019-03-15 16:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/341844034 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400827277 Mika and Sarah
1st grade
Give an introductory homework email including the following for parents. 
I would like for parents to be as involved as possible in their homework to make sure they have enough practice. The only homework students will be doing is small activities for practicing reading, math or spelling. There will be a goal to meet for each week and if they do not complete the goal they will be able to practice at home. We will collect homework and correct the homework but will not be giving grades. The purpose of the homework is to assess where students are at and for me to be able to do purposeful grouping in class. 
If a parent asks for more homework, they will get a folder filled with possible activities students can do. If they ask for less, I will give a reminder that the student only needs to meet the goal of the week and once they have done that there is no need for more practice. ]]> 2021-04-09 17:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400827277 seankaleva12345 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400829481 2021-04-09 17:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400829481 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400834605 Scenario 1: have a conversation with student about parent's schedule and possibility of Dad having an unusual schedule; turn to student's previous teachers and ask about how they were able to communicate with Dad.
Scenario 2: send mom an email to have an in person or phone call conversation about your perspective of what happened. Bring in "other" girl and parent if necessary to try to come to a solution. ]]> 2021-04-09 17:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400834605 seankaleva12345 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400836141 Kyra, Sean, Hailey: We would want to let Jill know that we are very appreciative of all that she has done and is doing. There are some boundaries that need to be set regarding the confidentiality of other students. "As a teacher, It's my job to make sure that I don't talk about other students with anyone else outside of school". Although you are a teacher, first and foremost you are a parent.

]]> 2021-04-09 17:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400836141 anonymous100202 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400837854 Challenge: How do you see yourself using parent volunteers in your classroom? Are their other ways to utilize the parent volunteers? How might you go about organizing, what are are things to consider?
First challenge: having one parent want to do everything
Solutions: 
-Have an online volunteer sign up sheet and communication platform
-Keep parents in one on one support areas.
-Allow them to volunteer for work (printing, laminating, etc.) that does not give them leadership over the class.
-Work with/establish a parent teacher association or committee. 
Things to consider:
-Be aware of different or special treatment of their own kid
-Have specific tasks planned for the parents
-Stay organized and communicate well in advance
-Do not show favoritism of parents]]> 2021-04-09 17:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400837854 britthall5500 https://padlet.com/james_hicks5/parents/wish/1400839396



Scenario 1: 
First step Schedule a home visit to learn more about the student.
reach out to community services that could provide resources. 
Organize a coat, boot, shoe drive. 
Continue to check in, call parents and inform them



Scenario 2: 
To Do list on her desk that is consistent with home and school activities
Sticker chart to reward student for completing transitions without distractions. 
Suggest testing and continue collecting student data
move student seat to see if that helps, try a different chair type
School behavior specialist can come in and observe.
Fidget tools may be resourceful. or weighted lap pad
If possible have a para to help guide the student 


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