Learn about the latest news in education and tips to help your kids thrive in elementary school. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Primary Focus was founded by Natalie Parmenter, a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through elementary school. We provide information that is often common knowledge to teachers but is not widely known among parents. Primary Focus is dedicated to enlightening parents on all things elementary school so their children can thrive.
πββοΈ WHAT ARE YOU DOING FRIDAY?
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Hi Friend! I've got my first in person workshop coming up this Friday 4/11 and I'd love to see you there. Here's why you should come:
Plus, I'll send you a survey beforehand, so you can share everything you're wondering about education. It will be personalized to your needs. We'll cover it all in the workshop.
Anything you're wondering, I have probably experienced and can help you make a confident decision. π I'm a seasoned kindergarten teacher who loves supporting parents. I've taught at public, private, and a variety of magnet style schools. βοΈ Oh, and it's at People's Market Elizabeth which has the best dirty chai in Charlotte! Can't make it this time? Click here if you're interested in a future workshop in Charlotte or a virtual workshopβ See you there! |
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Learn about the latest news in education and tips to help your kids thrive in elementary school. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Primary Focus was founded by Natalie Parmenter, a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through elementary school. We provide information that is often common knowledge to teachers but is not widely known among parents. Primary Focus is dedicated to enlightening parents on all things elementary school so their children can thrive.
"Make it up as we go along" This Must be the Place by Talking Heads π Virtual School Talk Workshop this Wednesday! Watch live or get the recording after, save your spot now Hi Reader, So, let's talk about report cards... Today's newsletter is inspired by 2 readers! They asked: βWhy are report cards so unhelpful?β and βWhy are my childβs grades suddenly so low?β Report Cards as Legal Documents:Report cards can impact everything from car insurance rates for teens, to custody decisions, to...
"I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare" I'm just a kid by Sum 41 (pull out your old CDs the kids LOVE 2000s rock and emo) Hi Reader, π One week til the next School Talk workshop! Save your spot here Oh to be 11... Not little anymore, but not big either Getting those first tastes of freedom "do you want to stay home?" But not so free to go at it alone There are two grades in elementary school that are considered extreme: Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. The kids are in unique ages and need...
"It's actually sweet, all the time you've spent on me" Actually Romantic by Taylor Swift (loving the new album!) Hi Reader, π Welcome to my 20 new email subscribers! It was so great meeting you at the Chantilly Neighborhood Association last week Help! I hate my child's teacher I met someone at a school fair last week that anxiously confided to me that she hates her daughter's teacher. I could tell this concern had been eating away at her. She listed a number of things: the teacher was...