For most parents, planning a summer for their children is a complex mix of their own workdemands, requests to visit extended family, the ages, temperaments and interests of theirchildren, pressure on children from sports coaches, and the goals parents have for summerfamily time. For children, summer is a time to grow and develop in new ways. Thompson willaddress the conflicting pressures on summer planning, while suggesting that goals for summershould include relief from the stress and anxiety of school, opportunities to make new friends ina different context, and chances to take (supervised) risks and master new skills.
To celebrate the end of Arkansas Children's Week, come joinus for some book themed fun. Families, students and teachersare invited to participate in games and activities that arebased off books and their characters. Come join us as weshare the love for reading!
An informational meeting for parents of rising 7th & 8th grade students about the spring 2026 trip to Washington DC.Billy Payne, from Grand Classroom, will be present to sharehow his company plans to facilitate the trip registration,planning, etc.