Are some mornings better than others?
Nagging, prodding, lost library books, breakfast half-eaten, everyone frantically racing out the door...is this how mornings begin in your home? We know it's important to get kids off to a great start in the mornings and yet why is it that our days often begin with everyone feeling rushed and irritated? With a little problem solving and advance planning, morning routines can become just the right start for a great day.
*Establish a simple routine for each family member
*Identify pressure points (those areas that create the MOST problems)
*Hold family meetings to strategize
*Be proactive...the night before have children
-set clothes out
-put all school supplies, lunch money, etc. in backpacks and set by exit door
-check weather to decide if it will be a coat or umbrella day
-get to bed on time
*Insist that children do for themselves those things they are capable of doing. (By age eight kids should be able to get up by using an alarm clock.)
*Post a reminder chart of morning responsibilities
*Respect each child's waking pattern (music, back rub, five minute warning, etc.)
*Keep the TV off until totally ready
*Institute consequences (If you don't get up when called, it's to bed a half-hour earlier tonight. If you aren't dressed on time, you can dress in the car pool.)
Stick with your new plan long enough to establish a pattern. It's well worth the extra effort!
Practical Parent Education 2018
The Magical Brain
Join us to learn the roles of different parts of the brain and how they work together to affect behavior. Participants will also learn about the nervous system and strategies for self-regulation and promoting positive behavior in struggling children. This workshop will benefit families with members of any age.
Date: Friday, March 2
Time: 9am-11am
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center (107 W. Rampart Dr.)
Presented by: Nancy Asher, NEISD STAN Counselor
Offered in English only (Spanish translator available)
Free of charge
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-407-0118 or adomin3@neisd.net
NetSmartz Internet Safety
Parenting tech savvy kids can be difficult, especially if you didn't grow up with the same technologies. This interactive presentation utilizes the latest statistics, online resources, videos, and expert tips to educate parents and guardians of children ages 5-17 on the facts of online risks and tips for keeping children safer online.
Date: Friday, March 23
Time: 9am-11am
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center (107 W. Rampart Dr.)
Presented by: ChildSafe
Offered in English only (Spanish translator available)
Free of charge
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-407-0118 or adomin3@neisd.net
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Free Tax Preparation Services
VITA is available for individuals & families earning $60,000 a year or less for FREE tax preparations.
Date: Thursday, March 29
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center (107 W. Rampart Dr.)
Presented by: VITA Mobile Team
Free of charge
By appointment only: Call Ms. Cerda at 210-356-7456 or email at mcasti8@neisd.net
IKE's Beautification Day
All family and community members are invited to join us in beautifying the Eisenhower Middle School campus. This is great service opportunity as a family by raking, distributing mulch, gathering of trash, and much more.
Eisenhower Middle School, 8231 Blanco Road 78216
Saturday, March 24
9am to 12pm
For more information, contact Ms. Hicks @ 210-356-3579 or rhicks1@neisd.net
CPR Training (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Join us to learn the basic CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) skills to save a life. This workshop is free of charge thanks to Harper's Embrace. Participants will work on actual adult and child mannequins but this is not a certification class. (www.harpersembrace.org/cpr_training)
Date: Wednesday, March 28
Time: 9:00am-12pm
Location: Montgomery Elementary
7047 Montgomery Drive
Free of charge (no certification provided)
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-407-5034 or email Dr. Zavala at gzaval@neisd.net
Parents and Students Support (PASS)
The Parents and Students Support (PASS) is a once a week meeting for parents to connect with their children’s school and develop a support network within the community. Meeting topics may range from career planning and financial aid to family finances, family situations, stress management, and student’s academic progress.
Dates: Every Wednesday at 11:30am
Location: Lee High School (PERC)
1400 Jackson-Keller
Call for specific topics and dates.
All are welcomed: RSVP at 210-356-0888 or email Ms. Walker at awalke9@neisd.net or Ms. Guajardo at desquil@neisd.net
Citizenship Classes
Join us to learn lessons to help you pass the United States Citizenship Exam. All parents and community members are welcomed.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 21 and 28
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: Wood Middle School
14800 Judson Road
Free of charge
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-356-6261 or email Ms. Morris at rmorri1@neisd.net
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups
The YWCA San Antonio will be offering monthly support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren. Join us as we share experiences, provide resources, and learn ways to care for ourselves during this new phase in life. Support group topics are determined by the participants and may include: financial stress, legal concerns, health, nutrition, childcare, language barriers to accessing services, children's behavioral issues, and much more.
Eastside: 6756 Montgomery Drive
Every 3rd Thursday of the month 9:30am-11:30am
Northside: 3103 West Avenue
Every 4th Wednesday of the month 9:30am-11:30am
Book Study: 52 Strategies for Life, Love and Work: Transforming Your LIfe One Week at a Time
Join us to read and discuss with other parents this great book on building resiliency strategies that can be applied to all aspects of your personal and professional life.
Dates: Starting on March 28th
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Dellview Elementary School
7235 Dewhurst Road
Free of charge
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-407-2622 or email Ms. Martinez at mmarti140@neisd.net
"Mommy/Daddy and Me"
Join us for some fun, interactive, and easy ways to promote early literacy at home. These weekly classes will enhance parental knowledge on early literacy skills for young children. Participants and their children will get hands-on experience on how to create and teach literacy at home. Partnership with HEB Read 3 Early Literacy Program.
Limited to only 15 children per session. Please call the Family Specialist for more details and to reserve your spot.
*CAMELOT ELEMENTARY
Mondays (Feb. 26-March 6) 9am-10:30am
Please call Ms. Benavidez at 210-407-1435 or email at mbenav6@neisd.net
*EAST TERRELL HILLS ELEMENTARY
Mondays (March 19-May 23) 10:30am-11:30am (CLASSES ARE IN SPANISH)
Please call Ms. Mendoza at 210-407-2835 or email at amendo2@neisd.net
*ENCINO PARK ELEMENTARY
Tuesdays (March 6-March 27) 12:30pm-2pm
Please call Ms. Arizpe at 210-407-5207 or email at darizp@neisd.net
*WEST AVENUE ELEMENTARY
Thursdays (March 8-April 3) 2:30pm-3:30pm
Please call Ms. Ybarra at 210-407-8623 or email at gybarr@neisd.net
*NORTHERN HILLS ELEMENTARY
Wednesdays (April 5-May 10) 10:30am-11:30am
Please call Ms. Arizpe at 210-407-5207 or email at darizp@neisd.net
*DELLVIEW ELEMENTARY
Thursdays (March 29-May 3) 9am-11am
Please call Ms. Martinez at 210-407-2622 or email at mmarti140@neisd.net
NEISD Family Engagement Liaison
Email: adomin3@neisd.net
Website: www.neisd.net/familyengagement
Location: 8961 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: (210)407-0118
Twitter: @NEISDfam