Principal

Dear Parents,

The quality of communication between the home and school can play an importatnt role in the overall learning experience of you child.  Early each school year teachers may provide a plan for communicating with parents.  As partners in the education of your children, parents must be aware of and take advantage of other forms of communication with teachers and the school. 

What can you do to support good communication between home and school?

• Conferences:  Take advantage of these face-to-face opportunities to meet with your child's teacher.  You know your child better than anyone, and conferences give you a chance to share what you know.
• If you need help interpreting test results, ask for it.  Test scores provide a snapshot of your child's progress and provide helpful information about areas in which your child's performance may need improvement. Ask the teacher how you can help.
• Stay in touch with your child's teacher throughout the year.  Feel free to write notes or e-mail a teacher with your questions or with an occasional compliment for a job well done.
• Call the teacher at school.  If you can talk only in the evening, let the teacher know and arrange a time when the teacher can call you.
• If your child is having a problem at school, discuss it with the teacher first before going to the principal.
• If you family is experiencing a crisis, it is very helpful to let the school know.  This will help the teacher understand your child's behavior and offer support. 
• If a teacher has influenced your child in a particularly positive way, why not write a thank you note to the teacher and send a copy to the principal?

As partners in your child's learning, you can provide teachers with valuable insights that assist the teacher in understanding your child.  Remember, it is important to be in contact with your child's teacher in both the good times and in times of challenge.  Good home and school communication is one key to a successful learning experience for your child.

Blessings,  
Mrs. C. Jacobs