Parents are our most important partners in educating children. In keeping with this philosophy, there are many ways for parents to become involved in their child’s school and education. We encourage parents to discuss their children’s day at school on a regular basis. We also recommend that every parent discuss what homework has been assigned, when assignments are due and if the teacher has requested anything from you or your child.

Our schools are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping out, please inform your child’s teacher or school office staff. Some possible volunteer activities include:

reading to children and listening to children read; playing learning games with groups of children; preparing materials for classroom use; supervising children on field trips; helping with fundraising;

helping with the Safe Arrival Program; assisting in the library; assisting with lunches or milk programs; helping to coach; conducting spelling drills or math drills;

creating bulletin boards; typing or scribing children’s stories; assisting in the computer lab; assisting with the processing of library books; participating on school council; and/or volunteering in your child’s classroom or in the school.

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