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Dissection Choice: Know the Law

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If your student chooses to not dissect an animal and is given a hard time, explain to the teacher that you know the state policy. For example in Massachusetts the 2005 State Board of Education Policy gives anyone the right to refuse to cut up animals. In fact Massachusetts residents can mention the following policy:

“All public schools that offer dissection as a learning activity should, upon written request by a student’s parent or guardian, permit a student who chooses not to participate in dissection to demonstrate competency through an alternative method.” [2005 MA State Board of Education Policy]

Look up the policy where you live and have it ready to go to avoid being intimidated.

Newton Harvest Fair – Children’s Cooperative Nursery School

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The Children’s Cooperative Nursery School in Newton, MA will be having their annual fall fundraiser on Sunday October 14th at the Newton Harvest Fair. This will be a silent auction taking place on the Newton Centre Green. When attending the auction, be sure to bid on the Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring that will be up for grabs. By participating, we hope to help three and four year old children and their families from the Newton area. This fundraiser ensures that the children of families needing financial support will be able to enjoy the important experience of preschool education. Money raised from the Y3K Tutor In Your Home auction donation and other items will help defray the tuition costs for families who are less able to pay.

Confronting Bullies and Parental Support

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If your child is being bullied, they need your complete support. Facing a bully can be a hard and scary thing for a child, so they need to know that you believe them and have their back. Your child needs to know that if they defend themselves against a bully and get in trouble at school for doing so, you will support them. It can be one of the most difficult things to do in the world but confronting a bully can be an opportunity for children to face their fears and learn to stand up for themselves.

Some signs that your child may be a victim of bullying include: fear of going to school, negative self talk, drop in grades, and sudden change in opinion about a specific person.

Sports

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Sports tend to be the main focus of some students. Parents should stress that athletics are great, but schoolwork must be their #1 priority.

Popularity

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Popularity is a powerful drug. Some slack off and make trouble to get with the in-crowd. Be supportive yet insist on success in school too.

Bedtime

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Kids should not eat foods with sugar/caffeine too close to bedtime. They can cause a lack of sleep. This can hurt their focus in school.

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