Take your child to new and different places, such as museums, historical sites, and nature centers. Talk about what you have seen. Monitor how your child spends his or her time outside of school. Limit video games and television viewing, and encourage reading, hobbies, scouts, and other worthwhile activities that provide learning opportunities. Be a role model for your child.
Children imitate what they see their parents doing.
If you read, your child will want to read. In Virginia Beach we are proposing a strategic plan to encourage parent and community involvement in an organized and systematic fashion. Finally, on behalf of the staff of the Virginia Beach Schools. I thank all the parents and guardians for their partnership in the all-important challenge of educating our children. If your business would like to become involved as a partner or if you would like to do individual volunteer work in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, please call Laynee Timlin, partnership coordinator, at 563-1262.