In September, I went in for my annual check up. As I’m aging, it becomes
necessary to check blood pressure, cholesterol, and have a few minutes to
visit with my doctor about my health.
Parent teacher conferences are bi-annual check up with your child’s
teacher. It is a time talk about academic subjects, social skills, and emotional
development. You, the teacher, and your child together are a team---
working together. Here are a few ideas to consider as you plan your parent
teacher conference visit:
1-Before the conference, ask your child how he/she feels about school
progress and peer relationships.
2-Discuss with the teacher how your child is progressing. Ask questions like: Is
my child performing at grade level? How is she or she doing compared to the
rest of the class? What do you see has his or her strengths? How could he or
she improve?
3-Ask to see examples of your child’s work. Ask how the teacher gives grades.
4-Be sure to share your thoughts about your child. It often helps the teacher if
you know your child learns a certain way. Share with the teacher any
changes goingon in your family that may affect your child.
5-Ask the teacher what you can do at home to help your child learn.
6-Make a plan with the teacher and your child of the things you will all do to
continue providing a great learning experience both at home and at school.
7-Praise your child for the success he or she is making and continue to work
with him or her in the areas of needed improvement.
When parent and teachers join forces, they form a powerful alliance. As allies,
parents and teachers have the same shared goal---student success.
While parent teacher conferences are only formally scheduled twice a year,
remember you can make an appointment with your child’s teacher at any
other time to discuss progress.
Calendar
Wed. Oct. 8
Community Council @3:30pm
Mon. Oct. 13-
Wed. Oct. 15
Early out each day @1:20 for Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 16-17 Fall Break No School
Thur. Oct 23 Term 1 Ends Fri. Oct 24
Fri. Oct 24 No School District wide teacher training
Oct 27-31 RED RIBBON WEEK
Fri. Oct 31 Halloween
