Conference Week

Dear Parents,

First, thank you for your help in making this beginning of school so smooth. Your support of all that we do helps to make Mt. Bethel the wonderful school that it is!

Conference Week is just around the corner! The purpose of parent-teacher conferences is to keep parents informed regarding their child’s progress and to set the tone for continued success for the school year. As you prepare for your child’s conference, please keep the following things in mind:

• Talk to your child. Find out what he/she thinks is their best subject and what they feel they need to work on. Ask them if there is anything they would like you to talk about with their teacher.
• Come prepared. Teachers will be prepared...with work samples, assessment results, etc. This is your time to hear about your child and to understand his/her strengths or areas to improve.

• Please be on time. As you know, we have scheduled only twenty minutes for each conference. This is not a lot of time when you consider the vast amount of information your child’s teacher will want to share with you and any questions you may need to ask. If you arrive at your conference time and the door is shut, be sure to knock to let the teacher know that you are there and that it is your scheduled time.
• Work together. Conferences are successful when teachers and parents are working together to help children succeed.
• Enjoy your conference. Remember, we are partners for your child. Any information the teacher shares with you, whether everything is going well, or if he/she needs to share concerns, is for the benefit of your child.

Teachers are always willing to discuss your child’s progress. If you ever need additional conferencing, please contact your child’s teacher to set up an appointment. Honest, open communication will only enhance your child’s learning experiences. Together we can make this the best year yet for your child.

For kids,

Robin