The Second Week of January 

 National Take Your Family to School Week, February 10 – 16

PTAs, children, and school staff get ready to show-off their ‘office’

 WHAT:
Career days, reading nights, and friendly parent v. teacher basketball games are just some of the activities that PTAs nationwide are planning as part of PTA Take Your Family to School Week, February 10 – 16.

PTAs and schools will receive recognition this year for celebrating the observance including awards in honor of PTA Founders Day (February 17) and the year when parents organized to take action for children (1897). Will a school in your community be one of them?

 WHY:
PTA was founded to take action for children, support parents, and encourage family involvement in schools. Take Your Family to School Week connects PTAs with the founding mission by:

·        Giving parents a new perspective on their children’s school day;

·        Showing children that families and communities value education; and

·        Offering schools a way to invite families into the school and build relationships with parents.  

 

A parent–teacher conference is a time when important people in a student's life can talk about how that student is doing in school. It's a chance for you to ask questions about the class or your child's progress. It is also a time for you and the teacher to work together as a team to discuss ways you both can help your son or daughter.

Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or secondary school, parent-teacher conferences are important.

Teachers need your help to do a first-class job. Together, you can help your child have a great school year.