Parents act as classroom monitors when students take standardized tests. We hold a Grandperson's Day on the Friday before Mother's Day. Then the grandperson accompanies the child to lunch and recess. Parents are invited to our media center Monday through Thursday to watch our in-house broadcast of morning exercises. We hold a Technology Showcase night for parents.
Students demonstrate the technology they've learned to use and show off projects they've completed.
Parents help at book fairs, field days, school-picture days, car washes, bake sales, rummage sales, and other school events. Our school nurse organizes a health screening for all students each year. Parents help at each of the screening stations. Parents remind other parents of the importance of student attendance. The state of Alabama has implemented a statewide Discover Your Schools Day to build ongoing, productive relationships among community leaders, PTAs, businesses, churches, and government and to promote parental involvement in education.