Part of preparing students for learning is to help teach them to have a growth mindset. This means teaching them to recognize that there are certain things they are not able to do YET. To do this you can help your child think back to things they once couldn’t do like riding a bike, eating on their own or getting dressed. Helping them to have faith that if they try their best and remember that just because they can’t do something yet, doesn’t mean they won’t ever be able to. This mindset helps students approach learning with an open mind.

Parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This will happen when parents and teachers work together. This can happen in a number of ways.

•         Keeping lines of communication open between parents and teachers
•         Parents help by setting aside time for schoolwork at home
•         Teachers can send newsletters, create blogs, make phone calls and send report cards
•         Parents can attend parent/teacher conferences to make sure that parents, teachers and students are all on the same page
•         Parents can volunteer in the classroom or building
•         Parents can help the teacher by letting them know about things happening at home
•         Teachers and parents can work as a team to provide the best for students

Crothersville Elementary strives for a quality education which emphasizes the following:

                     T-Teamwork

                     I-Improvement

                     G-Growth

                     E-Enthusiasm

                     R-Responsibility & Respect

                     S-Success