District Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Information

Does Your Child Really Know That You Love Him/Her?

As parents, we have unique ways of sending our children messages of love.  Sometimes, a child just doesn’t get the message and thinks his parents don’t care.

 

The problem usually is—we’re sending the message in the wrong language!

 

“There are at least three languages of love,” says child development specialist H. Wallace Goddard.  They are showing, telling and touching:

 

• A child who wants to be shown loves—wants you to do things for and with him/her.  Spend time with him/her, take him/her for an ice cream, or fix his/her bike.

• A tell-me child wants to hear words like, “I love you,” “I’m so glad you’re my child” and “I enjoy being with you.”

• A touch-me child needs a parent to hug him/her, wrestle or snuggle up together with a good book.

To find out which kinds of messages your child is most likely to hear:

 

Notice what your child asks for.  Does he/she want your time and attention?  Does he/she ask you to

listen or supply materials for a hobby?

 

Watch how your child sends his/her own messages of love.  Does he/she tell you, hold your hand, write someone a note, or volunteer to do a chore for you or others?

 

Once you’ve figured this out, plan how you will send your child at least one love message a day.  To be really safe, send the message in all the ways listed above.

 

Christine M. Sidwa, Principal

 

Source:  H. Wallace Goodard

 

 

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Safety- VERY IMPORTANT

• Do not park or drop off children in the school lot.
• Please have your children arrive at school close to the bell (8:40) and return home promptly at 3:05.
• Always have identification with you when picking up your child during the school day. Please note that only the listed guardians or emergency contacts on the emergency card will have the authority to remove a child from the building.
• All doors remain locked during the school day. Please ring the front entrance bell for assistance.
• Do not park your car by the yellow lines in front of the building. This space is reserved for bus arrivals and departures as well as municipal vehicles (fire, police) in case of emergencies. Tickets will be issued by the Hillside Police Department for violators of this rule.

The mission of the Hillside Public Schools is to ensure that all students at all grade levels achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and make connections to real-world success.  We are committed to strong parent-community-school partnerships, providing a safe, engaging, and effective learning environment, and supporting a comprehensive system of academic and developmental support that meets the unique needs of each individual.

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