Parents

Note To Parents

Hello parents! I am so excited to be your partner in educating your child this year! As you all know, the education of your child goes beyond the classroom, and right into your homes. If we all work together I know we can help your child succeed in their academic careers. We have all seen first hand how education opens doors, so lets come together and open those doors for your child during one of the most important times in their academic careers!

Proud Panthers

Jurupa Middle School is dedicated to "Empowering Students to Achieve Personal Excellence." Are you interested in how we are accomplishing this task? Or do you merely hope to stay updated on everything that is happening here at Jurupa Middle School? There is always something new at ProudPanthers.com so click here and check us out.

Zangle Parent Connect

Student grades can be accessed through the district's Zangle Parent Connect feature which can be found on the district's website. I encourage parents to sign up for this incredible feature which will assist you in monitoring your child's progress throughout the year.

Teleparent

The district recently adopted Teleparent, which enables teachers to maintain better communication with parents! I encourage parents to familiarize themselves with the functions of this website and look forward to hearing from me soon.

Shaffer's Sanctuary

School should be a safe place for your child to learn and discover the world around them. Room 106 is open every Monday - Thursday during 1st lunch to provide a safe eating environment, where students can study, play or simply to get to know my wife and I better. Click here to print your own passes.

Twitter

Please consider following my class on Twitter. Twitter keeps you informed with what matters most to you or your child today and helps you discover what might matter to you most tomorrow. Parents who subscribe to my Twiiter account should recieve daily updates to their cell phone or email accounts detailing what we are doing in class each day.

Parent Resource Guide:

If you're like me, then you want the best for your family. I have listed resources below which I believe can assist you in your quest to provide the very best life you can for your kids.

Link	Description
	SchoolFamily.com SchoolFamily.com is the only website focused exclusively on helping parents help their kids make the most of their school year. By providing families with expert insight, information and resources, SchoolFamily.com serves to help parents set their school-age children up for year-round success in school. Click the following link to read an educational article which outlines how you can help your middle school child - 10 Tips For Middle School Parents.
	Parent Academic Resources Incorporated Learning does not end at the classroom door. All children can become successful learners when their efforts are supported by the school, home, and community environments. Parent Academic Resources Incorporated (PARI) believes that out of these three support structures, the parent remains a child's most important teacher. Click here to read a scholarly article detailing how you can stay involved in your child's education.
	Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace Revisited" Dave Ramsey knows what it's like to have it all. By age twenty-six, he had established a four-million-dollar real estate portfolio, only to lose it by age thirty. He has since rebuilt his financial life and, through his workshops and his New York Times business bestsellers Financial Peace and More than Enough, he has helped hundreds of thousands of people to understand the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right-financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Click here to learn more about Dave Ramsey and his valuable resources.
	Clark Howard "Save more and spend less" is more than just a motto for Clark; it's a way of life. As a successful lifelong entrepreneur, media star and best-selling author, the Atlanta-based "consumer champion" is dedicated to helping Americans of all means get ahead in life. Click here to learn more about Clark Howard and his valuable resources.
	Disney Vacation Club Are you looking for a new and exciting way to forge life-long memories and reconnect with your family? Whether you want to hit the beach for a week of fun in the sun, visit a city halfway across the globe or ski down mountain fronts all over the world—Disney Vacation Club has you covered. As a Member, you can go back to your favorite destinations or explore new ones. My wife and I purchased a membership a couple of years ago and we love it!
	Sandals Church Sandals Church is located in Riverside, near UCR, and unlike any other church I have ever attended. If you are looking for a place where you can get real with yourself, others, and God, then I invite you to give it a try, and bring the entire family. Students need a decent understanding of Christian and Biblical history to understand Western thought and practices. For additional information, click here.