Welcome Parents!October 2013

Principal-Parent Breakfast

Coming up….Parent Teacher Conferences!

Preschool-7th gradeWednesday, October 9

Early dismissal 11:30 am

Conferences 12:30-5:00 pm

Conference time

September 30, 2013

Dear ________________________________,As part of our commitment to enhance home-school communication, celebrate student progress and encourage continued improvement, we will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 9 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This day will be a minimum day (7:50 -11:30 a.m.) where students will be dismissed BEFORE lunch. LUNCH WILL NOT BE SERVED ON THIS DAY! We look forward to meeting with you on ______________________ from ______________ to ______________ in your child’s room.We have worked hard to arrange sibling’s conferences on the same day and appreciate your efforts to attend the time arranged for you. This is an important opportunity to discuss your child’s academic and social/emotional growth with the homeroom teacher, and we look forward to your participation. Please note that students do not participate in these conferences.Your partners in education,______________________________Ms. AnaThird grade teacher______________________________

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Student: ______________________ Teacher: __Ms. Ana__ Parent: ______________________Please check one:____________ This time is great and I will be attend the scheduled parent-teacher conference.____________I feel informed about my child’s progress/have no specific concerns and do not feel the need____________This time does NOT work and I would rather reschedule for another time. Another time that would work for me is _______________________________.

Here are some ideas to help you get the most out of

this important opportunity!

You only have 20 minutes, so please arrive on time!

1st quarter report cards go home BEFORE parent teacher conferences! This allows parents AND students to review their progress. Parents and students (grades 2-7) complete reflection sheet.

Reflection sheet.. 1. As you review your child’s report card and progress this quarter, about what are you most pleased?

2. What questions or concerns do you have about your child’s learning?

3. What’s a hope you have for your child’s learning/experience at school this year?

Before the meeting, ask your child if there is anything that he/she would like you to discuss with the teacher.

If your child is struggling, here are some questions to ask:

What special help can the school offer my child to get him or her on track academically as quickly as possible?

What special help can I offer my child to get him or her on track academically as quickly as possible?

With the teacher, list two or three concrete actions to do every day. It may be as simple as a change in the evening schedule so that the child has 15 to 20 minutes of the parent's time to read together or work on math homework.

If your child is doing well academically, here are some questions to ask:

What can I do at home to enhance my child's educational experience?

What is done to challenge my child academically?

What do you see as my child's strengths and weaknesses?

Could you tell me about my child's work ethic, relations with other children, behavior in class and attitude toward learning?

What does my child do that surprises you? Very often this question can reveal to parents what expectations the teacher has for the child. Sometimes a child will behave quite differently at school than at home, so the parent may be surprised, as well.

What is my child reluctant to do? The question may encourage the teacher to talk to the parent about the child's academic and social preferences.

What is a goal you would like to see my child achieve? Even well- behaved and high-achieving children may benefit from setting goals in areas that need improvement or in which they might excel.

In general, remember that teachers often hear only negative comments. Be sure to try to offer a compliment, a thank-you, etc. to let the teacher know you appreciate what they are trying to do to help your child!

-Arriving on time-Learning independence-Common language in and out of the classroom-After school activities-Scholastic book orders/library

Other Hot Topics!

What issues or ideas do you have for me?

Report Cards go home on:◦Friday, October 4

Campus closed (October 14-15) Dia das Criancas PTA International Night on Friday, October 25 at 6:00 pm

Halloween party at school on Friday, November 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm

Coming up….

Please email me fmcnally@earj.com.br if you have any other concerns, ideas or questions!

Thank you for coming!