September 22nd, 2026
Dear Titan Families,
We have another exciting week ahead at Baggett! As we continue to Focus Forward, I am proud of the learning, growth, and sense of belonging we see developing throughout our school each day.
This week, we are especially excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and welcome our families for International Night on Friday evening. Events like these give us an opportunity to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and experiences that make our Titan community so special.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do to support your child’s success. Together, we are building a strong community where every Titan can learn, grow, and thrive!
Proud to be a Titan!
Kevin Payne
The Power of “Tell Me More”
One of the easiest ways to support learning at home is to get your child talking about their thinking. Instead of asking, “Did you have a good day?” try questions that encourage more than a one-word answer.
This week, try asking:
- What is something new you learned today?
- What was challenging, and how did you work through it?
- Show me how you figured that out.
- What is something you’re proud of from today?
And when your Titan answers, try the simple follow-up: “Tell me more!”
Talking about learning helps children organize their thoughts, explain their reasoning, and recognize their own growth. You don’t have to know all the answers—your interest in their learning makes a difference!
Learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Together, we can keep our Titans growing!
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Parents First Program!
If you have not heard yet Parents First Initiative will be holding classes for a life changing program
called – Raising Highly Capable Kids!
For over 13 years, this program has helped parents raise children who become healthy, caring, and responsible adults and we would like to invite you to come be a part of the classes FOR FREE! Free?
Yes! There is no charge and you your family will have dinner with us, and child-care is also provided
free of charge.
Topics include seeking support, encouraging responsibility in children, empowering positive decision-making, friendship skills, resistance to negative peer pressure, and improving conflict resolution.
If you would learn more and register for a class in your area visit https://parentsfirstinitiative.com/
Help Your Child Get Back Into School Mode
The shift from summer into the school year can be a challenge for some children. And it shows in their behavior at home and in school.
Try these ideas to make reentry easier:
- Explain what you want your child to do. Identify the tasks you want to be routine—like packing up a backpack in the evening with everything needed for school the next day, or putting dirty clothes in the hamper. Break more complex tasks down into easy steps. Demonstrate each step. Have your child practice until the task is familiar and easy.
- Post a schedule for daily activities. Your child will know what to do and when to do it. This makes kids feel capable and more independent.
- Avoid abrupt transitions. Elementary schoolers can get really absorbed in their activities. To help your child switch gears, set a timer. Announce how many minutes your child has left before it's time to do something else.
- Make the mundane more fun. Don’t just tell your child to put away toys, for example. See if your student can do it before a timer rings, or put on lively music and suggest tidying to the beat.
- Use silent signals as well as verbal directions. For example, a gentle touch on your child’s shoulder can be a signal to calm down or pay attention.
- Provide lots of meaningful things for your child to do. Keep interesting books available all around the house. Keep paper, crayons and craft supplies handy so your child can use them at any time.
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