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For parents

At Pythagoras Children's Academy, we believe that parental influence is paramount in a child's academic success. Along with our faculty and school board, the parents of Pythagoras Children's Academy strive to give students a strong academic foundation and positive social environment that will last their entire life.

There are many things you, as a parent, can do to help make school a terrific experience for your children including:
• reading aloud to your child each day
• reading your own books and magazines so your child sees you
• going to a public library, story time or reading club together
• making your child feel important at home
• talking with your child and truly listening to what he or she has to say
• helping them understand that school is for learning and teachers are there to help them
• playing games and working on puzzles together
• showing a true interest in school, homework assignments and activities at school
• being patient! They are children, after all.

Our parents organization, the Pythagoras Parents Organization (PPO) is an excellent way for you to participate in your child's education. Our PPO is a vibrant, active team of moms, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles who come together to raise awareness and funds for our school, donate time and participate in school activities. You can contact our PPO President to find out more about our PPO or check our school Calendar to join our next meeting.

The articles and worksheets below provide important information on learning, parenting tips, and links to other online resources for you:

Academics Behavior
Encouraging A Love For Language Communicating Tips for Parents
Read Together Talking About Honesty
Reading Tips Talking With Kids About Their Day
Tips for Reading With Your Child Back to School in 6 Steps
Choosing The Right Books Kindergarten Kickoff
Summer Reading List - Grades K - 3 First Day - Rehearsal
Phonics v. Whole Language Welcoming Report Cards
The Importance of Family Involvement How to Cure Spring Fever
Parent Power in Math and Science Kids and Inappropriate Behavior
Encouraging Math & Science Learning at Home House Rules: Discipline That Works
Dept. of Ed Daily Reading Exercises (100 pgs!) Charting: Discipline That Works
Using a Homework Completion Chart Logical Consequences: Discipline That Works
Help Your Child Get Organized Talking About Limits
Brainstorm Before Writing an Essay Giving Thanks
Should My Child Be Tested?  
Multiple Intelligence Survey Typical Behavior for a:
  Kindergartener
Orthodoxy First Grader
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Second Grader
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Third Grader
About the Orthodox Christian Faith Fourth Grader
Introducing Children to Lenten Worship Fifth Grader
Bringing Christ Home Sixth Grader
Participate in our Faith Seventh Grader
Prayer for our Children  
Printable Weekly Lessons Links to Other Great Sites:
Saint and Feast Days Parent's Guide to the Internet from the Dept of Education
  Net Mom's Suggested Safe Sites
Greece State of Illinois
 Adult Greek Classes Disaster Readiness
Learn Greek Online Fire Safety
About Greek Culture Water Safety
 Chicago's Cultural Center Hurricanes
 Greek Consulate of Chicago Physical Fitness
  Language & Grammar
Music For Writers
Encouraging Musical Talents When Reading is Rough
Picking A Good Music Teacher History & Geography
  Astronomy
Health & Fitness Olympics
Focus on Family Fitness Sandcastles
Working Moms Working Out Chicago's Field Museum
Let's Talk About Sportsmanship Chicago's Adler Planetarium
Realistic Goals & Fun in Sports Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry
Foul Balls & Furious Fathers  Chicago's Art Institute
Leveling the Playing Field for Girls Elmhurst Art Museum
Coping with Asthma Attacks Dupage Children's Museum
Dyslexia and Your Child  
10 Questions About Learning Disabilities  

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