Parental involvement and support are keys to student success. To help your child succeed in

school, make education a priority, expect your child to do his/her best, help your child set

goals, and be involved.

Children’s attitudes about school are, to a great extent, determined by what their parents say

and do. Make sure your child knows that you:

believe education is important.

are interested in your child’s academic progress.

support the teachers and administrators at your school.

are available to help your child succeed.

Share Expectations: Parents who expect good effort and behavior usually find that their

children live up to their expectations.

Set Academic Goals: At the beginning of each term, help your child set realistic academic

goals. Your child will better understand what your expectations are,

and having goals will give your child something concrete to work

towards.

Be Involved: Studies show that parental involvement makes a significant difference in how

well students do in school.

Monitor your child’s academic progress - Stay involved and show consistent interest.

“There are two great things that you can give your children: one is roots, the other is wings.”

Hodding Carter, Journalist

ParentInfoGuide—2010

Help Your Child Succeed in School: www.woodburnpress.com

Title 1 Parent Night—PTO Fairmont High School held its’ first Title I Parent Night on Thursday, November 11, 2017. Parents and guests enjoyed

pizza prior to the meeting. The meeting was called to order by Assistant Principal Sharon Breeden, who welcomed the

parents and guests. Parents were issued a copy of the Parental Involvement Policy recently developed by the Parental

Involvement Committee. A PowerPoint presentation was presented to educate the parents on what the designation of

Title I means to Fairmont High School. The presentation included the following topics: Why are we here?, What is a

Title I School and what it means?, How our school is using this funding?, What is the School Improvement Plan?, What is

the School Parent Contact?, How can I volunteer to help my student with school needs?, How do I request the qualifica-

tions of my child’s teachers and How Can You Help? Following the presentation, the parents/guests voted to approve

the Parental Involvement Policy. Following the meeting, report cards were issued to parents who visited classrooms to

discuss each student’s progress.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Herff Jones—Graduation Cap and Gowns

November 16, 2017

Parent Night Activities

November 21, 2017

6:15pm

Agricultural Center

Contact Amy Haigler

Thanksgiving Holiday

November 22-24, 2017

Workkeys—Early Graduates

December 4-8, 2017

Christmas Holiday

December 19, 2017—January 1, 2018

Exam Week

January 8-12, 2018

End of 2nd Nine Weeks

January 12, 2018

PTO-Open House/Junior Class Night

January 22, 2018

Parent Newsletter

F A I R M O N T H I G H S C H O O L

Volume 1, Issue 4

November 14, 2017

4 Stay-Sane Strategies

For Parents

2

Veteran ‘s Day Salute 2

Spending Time w/ Your

Teens

2

Approach Teens from a

Position of Respect

3

Varsity Volleyball

Salute

3

Marching Band Salute 4

Title I Parent Night

Activities

4

Inside this issue:

You will Survive. We Promise.

These tips can help.

Remind a distraught child that things

will get better. Often during a rough

spell, a teenager sees only his or her

little world and can’t imagine a tough

situation changing.

Ask your teen to come up with his

own solution. Be open to trying

different ideas. This feeds into the

teen’s desire for autonomy without

getting into a blame game.

They’re moody. Secretive. Spacy.

Infuriating!

Educate you child about sleep.

Tell your child you’re not trying to

enforce a curfew just to be annoy-

ing. As little as 40 minutes less

sleep a night can cause difficulties

in school, including falling asleep

in classes.

Don’t excuse bad behavior.

_____ We have meals together

whenever we can.

_____ I ask my teen for help around

the house. It’s more about the

talking than about the work.

_____ I go to my teen’s games, school

activities and concerts.

Teens pretend they want nothing to do

with their parents. But they actually

do want you around. It just takes crea-

tivity to find ways to spend time with

them.

Answer yes or no to see how you’re

doing.

_____When my teen is watching TV, I

sometimes sit down and watch the

same show.

_____ I talk to my teen when we are in

the car together.

How did you do?

Each yes mean you’re sneaking in

time with your teen. For no answers,

try those ideas from the quiz.

Salute to FHS Veterans

4 Stay-Sane Strategies for Parents (Newman—2010)

Do You Find Ways to Spend Time with Your Teen? www.parent-institute.com

The FHS chapter of S.A.V.E. recently spon-

sored a breakfast recognizing the

veterans currently employed at our school.

The veterans were thanked for their time

and sacrifice to our country. We salute

Joyce Pernell, Odell Brown, Barry Berg-

stresser, Michael Downes, Mark Hughes,

Command Sergeant Major Patrick McBride

and Montrell McNair. According to Sandra

Pridgen, S.A.V.E. Advisor “this is a small

act of appreciation for our brave men and

women who thought it not robbery to serve

their country.” The veterans regaled in

their adventures as they reminisced on

their time of service.

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HOME

Of the free

Because of the BRAVE!!!

You can talk all day about respecting others, being polite and following rules. None of it will sink in—unless you practice it

yourself.

A teen who feels respected might:

Treat others as people of value because they are treated that way.

Follow rules because they feel okay about not being in control.

Listen to others because you listen to them.

A teen who feels disrespected might: Argue a lot because they feel people won’t listen to them; Resist authority because

following directions makes them uneasy; Ignore others because they feel ignored.

You should try to:

Be polite to your teen. Speak to them the way you want them to speak to you and other people.

Ask their opinion. While you cannot always follow their advice, you can keep it in mind.

Praise them when they act respectfully. Remind them that they represent you when they are in the community.

Varsity Volleyball Salute

Peer Group Connection visits UNC-Pembroke

The Fairmont High School Varsity Volleyball continued its winning

tradition this year as they posted a 17-5 record and advanced to the

2nd round of the playoffs. This year’s team attributes its’ success to

hard work, dedication and team work. The team extends thanks to

Coach Baker, Coach Blue and Jasmine Chadwick for their time and

commitment to the volleyball program. Senior members of the team

included: Kiara P, Mya S, Maya B, Krishay M, Jufaye W, Jacenda O,

Courtney P, Kaylee McM. and Emma McM.

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Approach Teens from a Position of Respect www.parent-institute.com

Peer Group Connection visits UNC-Pembroke—11-14-17

‘BE THE CHANGE” - GOLDEN TORNADO MARCHING BAND

Congratulations to the Golden Tornado Marching Band on its’ successful competition

season. Under the leadership of Christian Roseboro, the band has received numerous

commendations for their “Be the Change” Show. Leading the band as drum majors are

Ethan G. and Maria B. Gromme recently received a first place rating at the South Colum-

bus Stallion Classic. Other awards include 1st place percussion at the Union Pines Viking

Classic and the South Columbus Stallion Classic, 2nd place Music Performance and

Falcon Pride Award at the Southeast Guilford Falcon Invitational and 2nd place Marching

and Maneuvering at the South Columbus Stallion Classic. It is evident that those hot

summer days and after school rehearsals have all been worthwhile. We salute Mr. Rose-

boro, the drum majors, section leaders and band members for representing us well. A

special, special thank-you to the band parents and volunteers who sacrifice their time and

resources to enhance the music program at FHS.

Fairmont High School

FHS Employees of the Month Title I Parent Night Meetings

5419 Old Stage Road

Fairmont, N.C. 28340

Phone: 910-628-6727

Fax #: 910-628-0652

Email: mcdougaldz.fhs@robeson.k12.nc.us

Educating All Students to their Fullest Potential

www.robeson.k12.nc.us/fhs/

site/default.asp

Fairmont High School faculty and staff recently select-

ed the following staff as the October Employees of the

Month.

Certified Employee—Jennifer Bell

Classified—Paula Barfield

Bus Driver—Wanda Blue

PSRC will host Title I Parent Night Meetings on the following

dates. All sessions will be held at the Farmer’s Market and

begin at 6:15pm. Contact Amy Haigler—671-6000 ext 3560

11-21--17 - Healthy Tips - Stephanie Locklear

12-18-17 - Social Studies Update - Arine Lowery

1-16-18 - “Read 2 Achieve” - Sandra Evans

2-13-18 - Life Savers - Herman Locklear

3-13-18 - The Arts - Sandi Carter

4-17-18 - Math and Science Updates - Catrina Bailey

5-15-18 - Play Therapy - JaDell Hawks