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School Involvement
Help your child succeed at school by becoming a parent who participates in his education. Getting involved is one of the most significant ways you can help your child stay in school and get better grades. Research shows that when parents are active, the schools also improve. So show your child, and his teachers, that his school life is important by making it part of your life as well.
Articles
Volunteering in the Classroom
by Shama Narang
Scholastic Parents |
Provides guidelines for classroom volunteering with respect to your unique interests, abilities, skills, and schedule. Explains how to get started, and offers volunteering ideas.
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents | Explains what the PTA actually does. Features answers to FAQs about membership, the benefits of participation, and required time and monetary commitments.
Putting the "Fun" in "Fundraising"
by Cara Pitterman
Scholastic Parents |
Use this timeline to set fun fundraising project objectives, enlist help, and figure out the logistics. Learn tips for promoting the event and tracking progress.
Chaperoning Class Trips
by Shama Narang
Scholastic Parents |
Covers chaperoning field trips, and the logistics of keeping kids safe, under control, and engaged. Covers chaperoning field trips, and the logistics of keeping kids safe, under control, and engaged. Cites chaperoning as positive parent involvement.
Class Parties
by Shama Narang
Scholastic Parents |
Details class party planning strategies, including what you should discuss with the teacher beforehand. Describes options for party themes, activities, and supplies.
At the Head of the Class
by Cara Pitterman
Scholastic Parents |
Discover what's expected of a classroom parent, learn the benefits, and choose from a list of popular jobs, including contributing to the class newsletter.
Supporting the Arts
by Cara Pitterman
Scholastic Parents |
Lists actions for supporting the Arts in school. Pinpoints what drama, music, and fine arts programs offer students, including stress relief.
by Amy KL Borrell
Scholastic Parents | Outlines parent methods for handling children's school problems effectively. Advises how to assess and address issues, as well as to track progress.
Back-to-School Night Basics
by Toby Leah Bochan
Scholastic Parents |
Claims that parent attendance at back-to-school night supports the home and school connection. Lists the who, what, when, where, and why of what to expect.
Becoming a Classroom Parent
by Amy Kefauver
Parent & Child |
Suggests how to become a preschool classroom parent without undermining the teacher's objectives. Encourages consulting the teacher on class plans and restrictions.
The Home-School Connection
by Polly Greenberg
Parent & Child |
Emphasizes the value of building a strong home-school connection through parent-teacher talks, contributions to the classroom, family discussions, and quality time.
Scholastic Parents | Get a sense of your childs' life at school by asking questions that elicit more than a one-word response. Recommends starting with a story from you own day.
Scholastic Parents | Suggests giving your child's teacher the inside scoop on ten of specific likes, dislikes, and special needs.
Resources
Class Address Book Template
Scholastic Parents |
Store important information about all your child's friends and classmates.
