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Summer Reading Increases Student Achievement

Ford Heights builds in time for students to read at school each day while school is in session, but research shows that this may not be enough, especially over the summer. Students who read at home over the summer in addition to reading at school tend to have higher test scores. Here are some ways […]

Must Reads for Summer

Reading with your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Here are some titles that might be fun to read over the summer. 

Easy Activities to Prevent Summer Slide

Studies show that children who do not read or have access to books during the summer lose up to two months of reading performance. Those losses accumulate during the elementary school years so that by the time a child enters middle school he/she may be 2 1/2 years behind! All children, whether from low, middle […]

Negative Effects of Social Media and What to Do Instead

Social media usage has been growing among teens. While it was originally created to be a tool to connect one another, it has grown into something that is causing many negative effects. The constant use of and abuse of social media is causing things such as: In an effort to break some of these negative […]

Sleep and Learning

        Many studies have been done that link sleep and learning. Researchers have found that well-rested minds are able to learn more easily and retain more information. So, how much sleep does your child need?          1-3 years old           12-14 hours per day          3-6 years old       […]

Supporting Mental Health

Mental Health among adolescents has been a growing topic. It has always been on the forefront, but since the pandemic, mental health issues in adolescents have been on the rise. FHSD169 is working hard to support this within our buildings by providing safe schools and supportive environments. We do our best to link students with […]

Attendance Matters

Attendance is one of the most important factors in determining a child’s success in school. Absences, especially at the elementary level may seem like they are not a big deal, but as you can see by viewing the chart below, it all adds up. Please make sure to send your child to school everyday.  Missing… […]

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