Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 1st & 2nd.  Parent /Teacher Conferences are a great way for parents and teachers to learn more about children. You can make your conference more successful if you do some “homework first”. Try writing questions to ask. Here are some you may want answered:

• What are my child’s strengths and weaknesses?

• Does my child use time well?

• How well does my child get along with others?

• What can I do at home to support what you are doing?

Talk with your child. Ask what he/she thinks the teacher will say. Ask if he has any concerns. Talk about likes, dislikes, problems, and successes. Be prepared to talk and listen. Tell the teacher what you see at home. Talk about your child’s interests. Tactfully talk about any concerns and be sure to let the teacher know about anything that might affect your child’s learning. Stay in touch with the teacher. If you think of a question that you didn’t ask, follow up with a note. Your conference can help you work closely with your child’s teacher all year long.