Parent-Teacher conferences offer teachers & parents the opportunity to see, celebrate and support each individual child. Just as we all appreciate praise for our efforts, parents appreciate praise for their efforts & their child’s progress. As you offer information about the students in your room, always remember that you are speaking about someone’s ‘whole world’ and remember to be mindful of how that information will be received by your audience. I’m confident you will exude professionalism and confidence this week as you inform parents about curriculum, assessment, grading/reporting, strengths & opportunities for growth. I know you will continue to develop a positive working relationship with your families and deepen that home-school partnership. Thanks for all that you do in preparation for this very busy week! If Donna, Sara or I can offer you any support this week with conferences, please do not hesitate to ask.
Blog Posts About Conferences:
6 Tips To Get the Most Out of Parent Teacher Conferences
What I Really Want to Ask At All Those Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Here’s our week at a glance:
Monday, November 12th
American Education Week!
Parent Teacher Conference Week Begins!
NO SCHOOL for Students – Full Day of P/T Conferences
Happy Birthday Sarah Mixa 🙂
Tuesday, November 13th
Happy Birthday Stephanie Polakowski 🙂
*No Faculty Meeting (Conferences)
Winter Choral Concert (3rd – 5th grades) @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 14th
PreK/PATS Thanksgiving Feast (2-3pm)
*No CPT (Conferences)
Board of Education Meeting 7pm
Thursday, November 15th
Happy Birthday Sandy Montes de Oca 🙂
*Staff Thanksgiving Pot-Luck in Lounge*
NO SLT Meeting (Conferences)
Fundraising Committee @ 2:45pm (Room D116)
Winter Choral Concert (6th-8th grades) @ 6:30pm
Friday, November 16th
5 by Friday! Make those positive connections with families!
Looking for Conference Ideas? Check out this Pinterest board.
Blog Posts Worth Reading:
“It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Counts Most” by George Couros
4 Skills and Traits Great Schools Teach That Will Always be Essential by George Couros