Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences

With some new families, I thought it appropriate to review our conference procedures, as well as give a refresher/reminder about the format.

Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to connect and discuss your child's learning. However, our format at grades 5-8 does not lend itself to long and meaningful conversations. Please help us by limiting conversations with any one particular teacher to less than ten minutes. This can be difficult to remember, but, at the end of the day, when one conversation goes over time, another parent is frustrated with less teacher contact time. Any serious concerns requiring more in-depth focus should take place in a separately scheduled meeting.

5/6 will be in the Commons. 7/8 will be in the gym.

Also, in the past we have experienced a small number of parents arriving at a time other than the one for which they signed up. In a case like this I will politely ask that the parent return at the designated time. (Of course, there is some cross-over because of math placement, and that is absolutely okay.)

We all appreciate your help with this, as the conversation I would much rather be having is about the great start to the new year.

Lost and Found

We have a lovely collection already, and will spread it as neatly as possible in the vestibule between the gym and commons. Please, stop by and look for your favorite items from the Autumn Collection!