Today was the science fair assembly, so if your child came home wanting to mix chemicals in the kitchen, that may be why. Registration forms for the fair may be picked up in the front office. Project boards are due January 28 by 9:30 a.m.
SEPs (aka Parent/Teacher Conferences) are coming up this Thursday. Information about individual meeting times should have already come home. If you do not know when you are scheduled to meet with your child's teacher, check with the office or email the teacher.
It may be a good idea to check your child's progress reports on the SIS system prior to SEP (having fun with the S acronyms today). Just go to the district parent page, click on the SIS button, and log in. If you can't remember how to log in or are new to our school and haven't created an account yet, this post will walk you through the process. The trickiest part is figuring out your child's student number. If they can't remember it, you can call the school.
Roxane (our fantastic PTA president), also had some great SEP tips in the PTA newsletter this month:
Come to SEPs with a list of questions, comments, and if necessary, concerns.
Communicate with your child’s teacher early and often. Send emails, handwritten notes, or make direct contact. If something happens in the home that may affect classroom performance, let the teacher know immediately.
If your child is having a problem in class, talk with the teacher first. The teacher will appreciate it and be more willing to work with you. Going over the teacher’s head, in most cases, puts everyone on the defensive.
Ask your child’s teacher and the school to clarify what your child should be doing and learning during the school year and ask for ways you can help reinforce the educational program at home.
Thank you!
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