Parent Links

As partners in this journey to help your child reach his or her potential, I thought I'd add a few links that could be useful:

ACS Website: http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/

ACS WGO Blog (What's Going On): 
http://acs-wgo.blogspot.com/

Elementary School (Mr. Gaylord's) Blog: 
http://acs-esprincipal.blogspot.com/

Back to School Advice (Videos from Parents.com on evening and morning routines that set kids up for success in school):
http://www.parents.com/videos/v/78668252/back-to-school-advice-morning-routine.htm

Common Sense Media (great resource to help decide what media is appropriate for your child): http://www.commonsensemedia.org/been-there

Science Tips For Busy Parents: http://www.nsta.org/sciencematters/tips.aspx

Parent Tips on Motivation From Discovery Education:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/parents/motivation/

Parenting Without Stress - Dr. Marvin Marshall:  http://www.marvinmarshall.com/parents/

Parenting With Love and Logic Free Articles:
http://www.loveandlogic.com/t-Free-Articles-and-Handouts-for-Parents.aspx#twelve

Parent Resources - Common Core Standards: 
http://www.engageny.org/parent-and-family-resources

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