What Teachers Want Parents to Know
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I
care a great deal about your child, but I have to be concerned with all the
children in the classroom. All my energies can't be focused on a single child.
I'll
believe half of what your child tells me happens at home if you'll believe 50
percent of what he says happens at school.
There
always will be someone in the world who is smarter, more athletic, more
musical, more... than your child. Let her be a child; let her skills and
talents emerge naturally. Don't put so much pressure on your child that she
learns to hate to learn.
Most
children watch too much TV. Limit TV viewing and encourage physical activity,
reading, and imaginative thinking.
I
am here to ensure that your child can succeed; your support and encouragement
are necessary for me to succeed in that effort.
Manners
are important. As much as I treat all students equally, the child who remembers
to say, "Thank you," "Please," "Excuse me," and "May I help you?" is thought of
more fondly.
Please
make sure you read my homework policy, book report guidelines, weekly
newsletter, and any other communications I send home during the year.
You
are your child's first teacher. You have more of an impact on his values,
behavior, expectations, work ethic, and actions than any other person in the
world. If you feel education is important, your child will pick up on that and
feel that doing his best and getting an education are important as well. You
matter. You make the difference!
Education
does not stop at the end of the school day or the start of summer. Your child
needs you to provide enrichment and fun activities at home to keep the
education going. Read to your child, even if she can read herself.
Teach
your child respect for others by treating him and other family members with
respect. Expose him to people who are different. Be a contributing member of
your community.
If
I am doing something right, please let me know.
Make
sure your child wears comfortable clothing. Tight, frilly, or uncomfortable
clothes hinder her ability to concentrate and do her best. Clothing styles that
are popular in stores do not necessarily belong in school. Be aware that the
clothes you think she is wearing to school are not necessarily the clothes she
shows up in.
Children
are not perfect. I don't expect your child to be perfect in my class and you
shouldn't expect him to be perfect at home.
Trust
our judgment. We do this for a living and the vast majority of us know what
we're doing.
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