Our mission in Parent and Family Engagement is to engage, educate, and empower families, the community, and school staff with resources and partnerships that foster the academic and personal growth of ALL students.

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Some kids have big emotions that they can’t control, so they have tantrums and outbursts. This is called emotional dysregulation. The good news is that there are lots of calming techniques that parents can teach kids.

An important first step is teaching kids to notice their emotions and name them. If they can say to themselves, “I’m feeling angry,” they’ll be more able to get control over that feeling before they hit someone or have a meltdown. It’s important for kids to know that big feelings are normal and validate how hard they can be.

If a child’s misbehavior is minor, ignoring it often works best. The flip side of this is to give the child a lot of praise when they do a good job controlling their feelings, even something small like taking a deep breath.

Often, moving from one activity to another is especially hard for kids. Try giving a warning: “In 15 minutes we’re going to sit down to dinner so you’ll have to stop playing.” Giving a child choices can help, too: “You can come to the grocery store with me or stay home with Mom.”

You can also try making plans together to handle upsetting situations. For example, if your child often gets mad at the stricter rules at their grandparents’ house, you can talk before a visit about how they can handle those tough feelings. If your child does have a tantrum, talk with them later about what happened and what could have made it better.

Finally, pick some time every day for your kid to choose an activity to do together. Knowing that they’ll have that time can reduce the stress they feel during the rest of the day. Consistent special time with you also reminds kids that you love them no matter what, even on hard days.

Taken from an article from Child Mind Institute updated on January 26, 2023.

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By making your child's school attendance a priority, you will be taking an important step in supporting your child's school success, and setting a good example. One of the most important things your child can do to achieve academic success is also one of the most basic: going to school every day. In fact, research has shown that your child's attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing her academic success.

Benefits of daily attendance

By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with the daily lessons and assignments, and take quizzes and tests on time.

There are other benefits as well:

Achievement: San Diego Unified School District found that students who attended school regularly were more likely to pass reading and math assessments than students who didn't attend school regularly.

Opportunity: For older students, being in school every day gives them a chance to learn more about college and scholarship opportunities, and to take the important exams they need to build a successful academic record.

Exposure to the English language: Regular school attendance can also help students who are learning English by giving them the chance to master the skills and information they need more quickly and accurately — even in other subjects!

Being part of the school community: Just by being present at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen by participating in the school community, learning valuable social skills, and developing a broader world view.

The importance of education: Your commitment to school attendance will also send a message to your child that education is a priority for your family, going to school every day is a critical part of educational success, and that it's important to take your responsibilities seriously — including going to school.

Taken from an article from Colorín Colorado with information adapted from "Every Day Counts!"

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Books Beginning at Birth is a statewide program that provides young children from birth to age 4 and their families access to books and resources to support the development of early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

All families can access an open library of hundreds of high-quality digital children’s books accompanied by videos and at-home literacy activities.

With a focus on young children residing in Texas Opportunity Zones, families may receive three FREE print books sent to their homes twice a year.

Attention All You Great Grown-Ups:

We want you to join us for our April All Pro Dad event, Donuts with Grown Ups on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Chapel Hill High School's Little Theater Room 103 from 7:30 am to 8:15 am. Check-in at our Front Office located in our Fine Arts Building. Parents and their children are asked to report directly to CHHS and join us in the CHHS Little Theater.

RSVP using these links:

CH High School: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13634

CH Junior High: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13635

¡Llamando a todos los padres excelentes!

Queremos que se unan a nosotros para nuestro evento de mayo All Pro Dad, Donuts with Grown Ups (Donas con adultos) el viernes, 19 de mayo de 2023, en el Little Theater Room 103 de Chapel Hill High School de 7:30am a 8:15am. Regístrese en nuestra oficina ubicada en nuestro edificio de Bellas Artes. Pedimos que los adultos y sus hijos se reporten directamente a CHHS y se unan a nosotros en el Little Theater de CHHS.

Favor de confirmar su asistencia usando el enlace de la escuela de su estudiante:

CH High School: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13634

CH Junior High: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13635

Academic achievements, persistence, and community service are three simple requirements in exchange for the promise of opportunity for your student to begin their young adult life debt-free.

Starting in your student's 10th-grade year, students are required to complete five hours of community service. In your student's 11th-grade and 12th-grade years, students are required to complete ten hours of community service.

For more information on community service please click on the link below to learn more.

New in Chapel Hill...

We have partnered with Mentoring Alliance to bring a mentorship program to grow our village and surround our children with a group of loving and positive role models. Join our village, change a life!

Click here to become a mentor!

Chapel Hill ISD appreciates all who are willing to commit their time and energy to help Chapel Hill students succeed and provide an excellent place for learning for all students. As they say, it takes a village to raise a child. We welcome volunteers to join our village and help us make our schools the best they can be.

Chapel Hill ISD offers volunteer opportunities to the following groups:

• Family Member
• Community Member
• Business Partner

Whether you serve as a parent or other family member, a community member, or a business partner, your participation as a volunteer is essential in developing our students.

Once approved as a volunteer, you can volunteer at any of our CHISD school campuses. Reach out to your students' home campus for volunteer information and opportunities.