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Joe Nathan
Educators stress communication, attitude
Forest Lake and other area school leaders have several suggestions/requests of parents and family members for the coming school year. Here’s what they recommend:

Steve Massey, Forest Lake High School principal hopes that “parents create an expectation for academic performance centered around building habits for success. This includes making a commitment to quality academic work, perseverance through difficult subjects, and taking pride in one’s work.
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Set personal goals and work hard to achieve them
“If you are not sure where you are going, any road will take you there.” That’s a slogan from Lamar Alexander, one of my mentors. I think families might apply it this month with their youngsters.

Some people will respond, “Hey, we don’t want to rush kids. They should be exploring possibilities. We don’t want to limit their options.” I agree.
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Some back-to-school resources are free
You won’t find four of the most valuable things students can take “back to school” for sale on line, or at any store.  They are free. 

These are things families can provide at absolutely no cost — but they are extremely valuable.  We’re talking about a positive attitude toward learning and school, a willingness to help out the school in some way, well-rested students and an enjoyment of reading.
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Use reading as a summer activity
Recent startling studies about kids and computers make it even more important that we listen to educators’ advice about families’ activities this summer. Many kids love their technology.
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School web pages are filled with facts
Are you finding the information you want about Forest Lake area Public Schools?

Would you be content if people described you just by giving your height and/or weight?  Probably not. There’s much more to know about you than a couple of numbers. Like...are you married?  What are your hobbies?  What are you really good at? Do you have youngsters?  What’s your job? What is something you are proud of accomplishing? Are you a member of a religion, and if so, which one?
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FLHS congratulated on math, reading scores
Congratulations to Forest Lake High School seniors, faculty and families.

Not one of the Forest Lake seniors who met course requirements failed either of the statewide required tests, in reading and writing.
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