Positive words encourage cooperation
When you want your child's cooperation, send a positive message. Saying "I hope you finish your schoolwork and do a careful job. Then we can play games and eat popcorn," sounds like an invitation, while "No schoolwork, no games" sounds like a threat. It's the same message, but which version would your child rather hear?
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When you want your child's cooperation, send a positive message. Saying "I hope you finish your schoolwork and do a careful job. Then we can play games and eat popcorn," sounds like an invitation, while "No schoolwork, no games" sounds like a threat. It's the same message, but which version would your child rather hear?
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Participate when it matters to your child
It's not always possible for families to attend every one of their children's events at school. So, what's most important? It's simple, really. Ask which events mean the most to your child. Your elementary schooler may not care if you miss the Helpful Student award ceremony. But it may be important that you hear your child's 30-second solo in the spring concert. When you can't be there for everything, be there when it matters to your child.
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It's not always possible for families to attend every one of their children's events at school. So, what's most important? It's simple, really. Ask which events mean the most to your child. Your elementary schooler may not care if you miss the Helpful Student award ceremony. But it may be important that you hear your child's 30-second solo in the spring concert. When you can't be there for everything, be there when it matters to your child.
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Reminder: Class pictures were taken on Thursday, January 8, 2026. If you wish to order a class picture, please complete the order form that went home with students and return it with the money by Friday, February 6, 2026.
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Sneak some science into conversations
You'd probably be met with a groan if you said, "Let's talk about science" to your child. To bring the subject up more naturally, notice the moon and stars. Ask what your child can tell you about the current shape of the moon. Or, talk about the food your family eats. Can your child tell you why it's important to eat vegetables, or what protein does? Talk about digital devices, too. How do you each think technology influences life?
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You'd probably be met with a groan if you said, "Let's talk about science" to your child. To bring the subject up more naturally, notice the moon and stars. Ask what your child can tell you about the current shape of the moon. Or, talk about the food your family eats. Can your child tell you why it's important to eat vegetables, or what protein does? Talk about digital devices, too. How do you each think technology influences life?
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📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders .
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- ❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Monday, February 2, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of January 19 - 30, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- ❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Monday, February 2, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of January 19 - 30, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
Collecting is a fun way to practice school skills
Is your child's room crammed with collections of "treasures"? Use them to reinforce school skills. To encourage reading, visit the library or go online together to read about your child's collecting interests. Practice math skills by having your child count and sort and classify items. Promote organization by having your student think about ways to display and keep track of collectibles, such as creating a digital catalog.
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Is your child's room crammed with collections of "treasures"? Use them to reinforce school skills. To encourage reading, visit the library or go online together to read about your child's collecting interests. Practice math skills by having your child count and sort and classify items. Promote organization by having your student think about ways to display and keep track of collectibles, such as creating a digital catalog.
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Play the Try a New Vegetable game
To encourage your child to give a new healthy food a try, write the names of vegetables you have on hand on slips of paper. Repeat so you have two slips for each vegetable, and put the papers into a hat. Your child draws slips until getting the same vegetable twice. That's the one you'll serve tonight. Then, refill the hat with slips numbered from 1 to 10 and let your child pick again. That number is how many bites of vegetable your child has to eat.
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To encourage your child to give a new healthy food a try, write the names of vegetables you have on hand on slips of paper. Repeat so you have two slips for each vegetable, and put the papers into a hat. Your child draws slips until getting the same vegetable twice. That's the one you'll serve tonight. Then, refill the hat with slips numbered from 1 to 10 and let your child pick again. That number is how many bites of vegetable your child has to eat.
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Rewarding persistence can help establish study habits
Many skills children need to learn take time to master. But practicing times tables, vocabulary words or music scales isn't always fun. One way to keep your child motivated is to reward solid efforts. Stock a jar with small treats. Then you and your child can agree on the number of diligent practice sessions needed to earn a treat. As your child's skills improve, adjust the number upward to maintain the challenge until you can phase them out completely.
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Many skills children need to learn take time to master. But practicing times tables, vocabulary words or music scales isn't always fun. One way to keep your child motivated is to reward solid efforts. Stock a jar with small treats. Then you and your child can agree on the number of diligent practice sessions needed to earn a treat. As your child's skills improve, adjust the number upward to maintain the challenge until you can phase them out completely.
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Last week PBE Lil Red Hots celebrated the 100th Day of School!!
Check out Mrs. Ortego's 1st Graders as they complete their Culminating Activity!!
🔥 December’s Red Hot Excellence!
🔥It’s time to shine a spotlight on the students and staff who brought the heat to PBE this December! These individuals showed up with passion, hard work, and that "Red Hot" spirit every single day.
🌟Big cheers for our students who led by example this month!
🏆 Red Hot Staff Member of the Month
The engine that keeps us running!
* Mr. Kevin -- Thank you for going the extra mile to make the holidays special for everyone!
We are so proud of our PBE family! Whether in the classroom or in the halls, these leaders make our school a better place.
Let’s hear it for them! 👏👏👏
Drop a comment below with a 🔥 or a 🎉 to celebrate their hard work!
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Finishing last is sometimes a winning move!
Some elementary schoolers race through tests to see who can finish first. And their grades reflect their hurried, incomplete responses. Remind your elementary schooler that it is important to take time to double-check answers. Your child may finish the test last, but grades will likely improve.
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Some elementary schoolers race through tests to see who can finish first. And their grades reflect their hurried, incomplete responses. Remind your elementary schooler that it is important to take time to double-check answers. Your child may finish the test last, but grades will likely improve.
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❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Thursday, January 29, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
Discover the true stories behind local history
Is your street named for a tree or a famous person? How did your town get its name? What other questions can your child think of about where you live? Head to the library together and research some local history. Your child may enjoy looking at copies of your local newspaper from long ago. Encourage your child to find out more by interviewing some older citizens about their experiences.
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Is your street named for a tree or a famous person? How did your town get its name? What other questions can your child think of about where you live? Head to the library together and research some local history. Your child may enjoy looking at copies of your local newspaper from long ago. Encourage your child to find out more by interviewing some older citizens about their experiences.
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📚 School Resumes Tomorrow! ❄️ We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026!
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Dismissal: Students will dismiss beginning at 12:00 noon.
🚫 No 21st Century Program: There will be no after-school tutoring tomorrow due to early dismissal.
🧥 Cold Weather Attire: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather.
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support. 💙
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Dismissal: Students will dismiss beginning at 12:00 noon.
🚫 No 21st Century Program: There will be no after-school tutoring tomorrow due to early dismissal.
🧥 Cold Weather Attire: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather.
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support. 💙
These student achievement tips are family-approved
In a survey, families of high achieving high school students were asked how to raise a child who is successful in school. Their top tips? Stay engaged and emphasize the value of education. Take time to talk together and respect your child's opinions. Give your student an ethical foundation. Get involved with the things that interest your child. And let your child know your love is unconditional.
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In a survey, families of high achieving high school students were asked how to raise a child who is successful in school. Their top tips? Stay engaged and emphasize the value of education. Take time to talk together and respect your child's opinions. Give your student an ethical foundation. Get involved with the things that interest your child. And let your child know your love is unconditional.
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Attitude turns a failure into a useful lesson
It took Thomas Edison hundreds of tries before he found the right materials for his light bulb. But each time he learned what wouldn't work, Edison got closer to finding out what would, and he kept going. Help your elementary schooler take that same attitude. When your child makes a mistake, ask "What do you know now that you didn't before?" Experience is a good teacher when children pay attention to the lesson.
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It took Thomas Edison hundreds of tries before he found the right materials for his light bulb. But each time he learned what wouldn't work, Edison got closer to finding out what would, and he kept going. Help your elementary schooler take that same attitude. When your child makes a mistake, ask "What do you know now that you didn't before?" Experience is a good teacher when children pay attention to the lesson.
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Increase responsibilities and privileges at the same time
Children's responsibilities should grow and change as they get older. When giving your child responsibility for a new chore, emphasize the positive reasons for the change. Praise your child for being able to do the job "now that you're so grown up." And as you add responsibilities, consider adding privileges, too. A child who is old enough to do laundry is also old enough to decide what to wear in the morning.
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Children's responsibilities should grow and change as they get older. When giving your child responsibility for a new chore, emphasize the positive reasons for the change. Praise your child for being able to do the job "now that you're so grown up." And as you add responsibilities, consider adding privileges, too. A child who is old enough to do laundry is also old enough to decide what to wear in the morning.
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Make reading aloud an interactive activity
When you read together, try these tips to boost your child's reading comprehension. Pause from time to time to ask questions about the story, such as, "Why do you think the character did that?" Help your child make connections between things in the reading and familiar experiences or ideas. And when you finish reading, have your child act out the story.
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When you read together, try these tips to boost your child's reading comprehension. Pause from time to time to ask questions about the story, such as, "Why do you think the character did that?" Help your child make connections between things in the reading and familiar experiences or ideas. And when you finish reading, have your child act out the story.
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