The best predictor of student success is parental involvement in the life of the school. This evening we have invited all of our parents and guardians to a dinner followed by a series of workshops. The workshops include Internet Safety, Bullying, and Supporting Literacy among others. Parents can select two.
This night came about as a result of the Education Ministry's "Parents Reaching Out" grant. Our School Council was successful in its application for a grant. The entire evening is free for our families. As with most things we do invitations were extended to the larger community as well.
There was a feeling on the council that our community would be better off if more families were more involved in the work the parent community does to support the school. Everyone is busy and it has never been a question of parents being obligated to participate beyond the extensive participation every parent does in making sure kids get to school on time prepared to learn. The people who take care of our students are wonderful people, all of them.
But the Council provides an opportunity to become involved in a different way, a way many of us have found to be deeply enriching. The data is clear about the importance of parent involvement. We hope that as a result of things like we are doing this evening, a few more choose to become involved in helping to develop school goals and to experience the joy of working as part of a team to realize them.
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