Teacher Interviews Child for Parent Conferences Our daughter's teacher gave us the answers to her interview with our daughter at the parent teacher conference. It was an ice breaker that allowed all of us to get to know the person we are about to talk about. I highly recommend kindergarten and
Kindergarten Parent Teacher Conference
Kindergarten Parent Teacher Conference Last week, I attended a parent teacher conference to review my daughter’s first marking period. She did not receive a report card but I did obtain a data notebook. The goal of the notebook is to provide a tool that assists in ensuring a happy, productive
Elementary School’s Open House
Elementary School’s Open House Our school thoughtfully selected Columbus Day as their open house; many government agencies are closed today. Since, we live in the suburbs of Washington D.C., many parents are able to attend open house including my husband and myself. We enjoyed watching both of
Back to School Night
Due to unforeseen circumstances, just my husband attended back to school night. He felt it was extremely informative. Per my request, he took notes. The five pages of notes came in handy when we talked about his evening! First and foremost, he felt all parents should make an effort to attend
Back to School Parent’s Checklist
Back to School Checklist Our children are getting acclimated to their new schedules. They are meeting new friends, becoming acquainted with their new teachers and familiar with the school's behavior standards. While our children adapt to their school and its related components, as parents we should
Kindergarten Orientation – What to Expect
It’s that time of year when you bring your child to visit their new school and meet the teachers. We went to an orientation last week, which was very informative. These forums assist both the parents and children in their transition to a new environment and provide a little insight into the