Just call the school office to schedule a mutually convenient time, or if you prefer, you may ask that the teacher call you for a telephone conference. Regardless of the method, please keep the teacher informed of any family circumstances, problems, or concerns that could affect your child s performance or behavior. Even if it s only for an hour or two a year, your involvement pays off in big ways. In addition to benefiting many students, your child sees your commitment to education, and you get to know teachers, the school, and perhaps other parents a little better. It all makes for a closer school family that is an essential part of good education.
Opportunities are virtually unlimited.
For example, parents who cannot come to school during the day can help prepare special materials at home, make snacks, sew costumes, do research, write instructions for a unique science experiment, or help build a set for a school play. Perhaps you could ask your employer about participating in Career Day or inviting your child s class for a field trip. And of course, assistants for the classroom, school office, nurse, or library are always needed . There are so many ways to participate, and so many talents among our parents, that the schools can t possibly think of them all. . At the beginning of the school year, please take a moment to talk with your child s teacher about your interest in helping out, talents you could share, your ideas, and the amount of time you can offer.