Metter Middle School

The Region Tournament for Middle School Basketball begins next week with games for Metter on Monday (Girls) and Tuesday (Boys). Monday at 5:15 pm, Girls will play in Screven County. Tuesday at 6:15 pm, Boys will play in Bryan County. At the time of this posting, official seeds have not been announced. We will post who the teams will play on Monday....stay tuned and GO TIGERS!!

E-Tip from The Parent Institute & Candler County Schools Point out strengths when your child struggles Even the most capable students sometimes complain, "I'll never get this! I'm stupid!" To address self-criticism, remind your child of past successes. Talk about ways your student's hard work has paid off. Put setbacks into perspective by saying things like, "You got a disappointing grade, but you gave it a good try. Let's talk about things that will help you do better next time." https://tpitip.com/?15aX19702 Señale las fortalezas de su hijo cuando tenga dificultades Incluso los estudiantes más capaces a veces se quejan: "¡Nunca lo lograré! ¡Soy estúpido!". Para abordar la autocrítica, recuérdele a su hijo los éxitos pasados. Hable sobre las formas en que el esfuerzo de su hijo dio sus frutos. Ponga los reveses en perspectiva diciendo cosas como: "Obtuviste una calificación decepcionante, pero te esforzaste. Hablemos de cosas que te ayudarán a hacerlo mejor la próxima vez".

🚨 **School Reopening Update** 🚨 Candler County Schools will reopen Friday, January 24. Most roads seem to be in good shape and our buses will be running their normal schedule. We look forward to providing a safe learning environment with heat, food and care for every student and employee. Stay connected for real-time updates by following us on social media and visiting our website, www.metter.org

Join us for our 3rd annual Buddy Ball hosted by the Candler County Program for Exceptional Children! Saturday February 8th 11:00-12:30 Metter High School Sports Complex 34905 Hwy 129 Metter, GA 30439 Students within in the PEC and Best Buddies Club are welcome to participate. Please contact Christina Holland at cholland@metter.org or (912) 314-6463 for more information.

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**Candler County Schools Update** Candler County Schools will hold classes on Tuesday, with an early dismissal at 2:00 PM to ensure all bus-riding students are home by approximately 4:00 PM before the storm is expected to be in our area. All campuses will be **closed on Wednesday, January 22** due to the winter storm. A decision regarding school operations for Thursday, January 23, will be announced by 4:00 PM on Wednesday. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm during this winter weather. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Inspire your child's desire to learn Students who are motivated only by rewards rarely do more than the minimum needed to get by. But children who are motivated by their own desire to learn are more likely to stick with a task, retain what they learn and earn higher grades. To inspire inner motivation, ask what your child wants to learn from a project. Point out progress, and ask your child to share new knowledge with you. https://tpitip.com/?15aP19702

Turn history facts and figures into a game When your child has to memorize historical names, dates and events, make it fun by playing a round or two of History Concentration. On one index card, write a person's name. On another, write the event or thing the person is known for. Make several pairs of cards and lay them face down. Take turns with your child turning over cards to see who can find more matches. https://tpitip.com/?15aO19702

Tomorrow's Middle School Basketball games vs. ECI have been postponed to next Wednesday, January 22 due to scheduling conflicts. On January 22, we will have the 8th grade recognition between the Girls (4 pm) and Boys (5:30 pm) games.

Please take a short amount of time today to give us feedback on how we are doing at your child's school. Each survey is anonymous and can help us #winateverything with knowing what you are happy with and what you are concerned about. Click on the following link which relates to your child's school (you can do one at each school). Metter Elementary: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=FEDB1F1A Metter Middle: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=56A5471A Metter High: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=101B8227 MCCA: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=899248C6

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Ask your child to teach you technology skills Young people are great at picking up the latest technology. And it reinforces their skills when they teach them to others. So, when you are working on the computer or using a new app, ask your child to help you (even if you know what you're doing). Watch closely. If your child does something clever, ask, "Can you show me how you do that?" Your child will gain confidence and you may learn some useful skills. https://tpitip.com/?15aH19702 Pídele a tu hijo que te enseñe habilidades tecnológicas Los jóvenes son muy buenos a la hora de aprender las últimas tecnologías y refuerzan sus habilidades cuando se las enseñan a otros. Por eso, cuando estés trabajando con la computadora o usando una nueva aplicación, pídele a tu hijo que te ayude (aunque sepas lo que estás haciendo). Observa con atención. Si tu hijo hace algo inteligente, pregúntale: "¿Puedes mostrarme cómo lo haces?". Tu hijo ganará confianza y tú puedes aprender algunas habilidades útiles.

🎉 Welcome back, Candler County students! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones. As we kick off this new semester, let’s work together to make it a great one!!

Candler County Schools will welcome back students on Wednesday, January 8! We hope you had a wonderful holiday break! 🧡🖤

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Increase sleep hours to improve learning Studies show that getting even one more hour of sleep per night can help children be more alert in school and remember material with greater accuracy. To make sure that your child gets at least nine to 12 hours of sleep, provide plenty of exercise, and avoid serving caffeinated beverages. Then, create a soothing bedtime routine that includes reading together and talking about something positive from the day. https://tpitip.com/?15aF19702

Social skills help your child get along in school One of the best indicators of children's future school success is their ability to interact in positive ways with others. Class discussions, group projects and activities all require students to work with one another. To reinforce social skills at home, role-play being friendly, honest and an attentive listener with your child. Teach your student to be a good sport. Encourage teamwork by having your child participate in family projects, such as preparing a meal. https://tpitip.com/?14lR19702 Las habilidades sociales ayudan a que su hijo se desenvuelva en la escuela Uno de los mejores indicadores del éxito escolar futuro de los niños es su capacidad de interactuar de manera positiva con los demás. Los debates en clase, los proyectos y las actividades grupales requieren que los estudiantes trabajen en equipo. Para reforzar las habilidades sociales en casa, practique con su hijo juegos de roles en los que se muestre amable, honesto y atento. Enséñele a su estudiante a ser un buen deportista. Fomente el trabajo en equipo haciendo que su hijo participe en proyectos familiares, como preparar una comida.

A systematic approach can help your child read and remember Your child will read many textbooks and nonfiction sources in a school career. To foster success with reading to learn, encourage your child to preview the text by reading the main headings and scanning the pictures. Next, your student should read the introduction, summary and any questions that follow the passage. Then your child can read the main text in short sections, making sure to understand each section before moving on. https://tpitip.com/?14lN19702 Un enfoque sistemático puede ayudar a su hijo a leer y recordar Su hijo leerá muchos libros de texto y fuentes de no ficción durante su carrera escolar. Para fomentar el éxito con la lectura para aprender, anime a su hijo a que lea el texto con anticipación leyendo los títulos principales y observando las imágenes. A continuación, su estudiante debe leer la introducción, el resumen y las preguntas que siguen al pasaje. Luego, su hijo puede leer el texto principal en secciones cortas, asegurándose de comprender cada sección antes de continuar.

An E-Tip for parents from The Parent Institute: Mistakes are the beginning of learning Everyone makes mistakes. But when mistakes are viewed negatively, kids learn to fear failure. This makes them less likely to take positive risks or finish things they don't think they can do perfectly. When your child makes a mistake, stay calm and discuss what can be learned from it. In general, try to focus more of your attention on the things your child does right rather than on mistakes. https://tpitip.com/?14lL19702 Los errores son el comienzo del aprendizaje Todos cometemos errores, pero cuando los errores se ven de forma negativa, los niños aprenden a temer el fracaso. Esto hace que sea menos probable que asuman riesgos positivos o terminen cosas que no creen que puedan hacer a la perfección. Cuando su hijo cometa un error, mantenga la calma y hable con él sobre lo que puede aprender de él. En general, trate de centrar más su atención en las cosas que su hijo hace bien en lugar de en los errores.

Metter Middle School will host its 3rd annual Fine Arts night on Thursday, Dec 12 from 6-7:30 pm at the K-8 Complex showcasing our chorus, band, and art selections from Mrs. Hackle's class. Admission is Free!