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As our children grow older, they face many difficulties. They have to figure out who they are, what their purpose is, and work hard to not fall for peer pressure. In our current society, being a teenager is hard. They are exposed to a lot through media and peers and are expected to stay true…
Read MoreWinter and the holidays are a time when a lot more volunteering opportunities are available. Many people tend to volunteer more during the holidays, perhaps because they feel like giving back to the community, or maybe it is because the holiday spirit brings out the best in people. Whatever it is, the holidays are a…
Read MoreChristmas has always been a special time and people’s favorite holiday. But the meaning behind Christmas and the purpose for celebrating has slowly changed and become forgotten. Presents have taken over the spotlight, and it is becoming more and more difficult to teach children the true meaning of Christmas and help them see that it…
Read MoreDecember Table Talk with RCS Elementary Principal Patty Hoppe (2017)
Read MoreNovember Table Talk with RCS Elementary Principal Patty Hoppe (2017)
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There are many values that are important to teach our children, values that will help them grow and develop into well-rounded adults. These values include everything from empathy and kindness to perseverance and patience. Teaching your children to behave properly, treat others with respect, and even to have self-confidence can be challenging, but it is…
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With the busy days of the holiday season quickly approaching, you may forget that it is about halfway through the school year. Kids get excited about to holidays and the break they get in the middle of the school year, but this break could also weaken their motivation. As the semester starts to come to…
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Every parent wants their child to be successful, to do that best they can in everything they do. Parents push their children to get straight A’s, all while maintaining a social life, extracurricular activities, and working towards their future. Not only is the pressure to succeed hard on children, but parents often become too involved…
Read MoreAs the weather begins to cools and the leaves change from green to yellow, many Coloradans get outside to enjoy the last bit of decent weather before the snow hits. Fall in Colorado is beautiful and quite honestly short, the days in between summer and winter seem to be limited, so be sure you and…
Read MoreSeptember Table Talk with RCS Elementary Principal Patty Hoppe (2017)
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