Milestones believes that the cornerstone to a successful learning experience is a partnership between staff and families. Families can help support this relationship by: • Ensuring children are signed in and out daily with the front desk, then escorting them to their classroom • Completing all forms prior to the first day of school • Maintaining up-to-date information on all forms to keep up with changes in address, phone, etc. • Informing staff of any special needs or changes that may affect classroom behavior • Informing staff if your child is ill, and not bringing an ill child to school • Informing staff if your child will be absent • Informing staff if your child will be picked up later than usual • Ensuring each child has a change of clothes marked with their full name (Milestones cannot be held responsible for lost articles of clothing) • Ensuring each child is dressed appropriately for play and weather • Ensuring no outside toys or food are brought into the classroom • Participating in school activities • Attending parent-teacher conferences and meetings • Communicating concerns or asking questions promptly