Working Together for Student Success

Teaching and learning can be incredibly rewarding when everyone feels that they are achieving a measure of success, however you may define it. Effective communication is a key component of a good working relationship between all parties involved - teacher and student, student and parent, as well as the relationship between the teacher and parents.

Also, the more your child's teacher knows about your child at the beginning of the year, the more he or she can tailor their teaching to better meet the needs of your child. In this regard, I have sent a questionnaire home with your child this week for parents to fill out. Your answers regarding student extra-curricular activities and previous successes or struggles will go a long way in helping me get to know your child and better support their learning. Students will also be completing a questionnaire and will be developing a learning plan each term in order to address areas that they identify as needing special attention.

Lastly, research shows that when parents are directly involved in their child's education they are more likely to stay in school and achieve greater academic success. Creating routines and establishing a place to work, providing learning resources at home, and being involved in school activities have all been shown to have positive impacts on learning outcomes. 

Whatever it is that you choose to do, your engagement in your child's learning along with positive support and encouragement will go a long way to motivating your child to work towards and attain the goals that the set out for themselves this year, whether it is better attendance, higher test scores, or more positive interactions with their peers.

I look forward to working with you and your children to make this year a successful one.