School Council & Parents/Guardians as partners in learning!

Just a reminder that our first School Council Meeting is this Wednesday September 11, 2019 at Keeler School.  One of the most important ways you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children is by participating on school councils. By connecting students, schools and your community, school councils help nurture and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

As a part of our communication plan with families, please refer to our school website for class blogs and our school twitter account:

http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/keeler/about-us/contact/staff/pages/default.aspx

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeelerSchool

During our welcome back BBQ & presentation, we focused on ensuring “parents/guardians were partners in student learning.” Below are some tips provided by ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) http://www.ascd.org/Default.aspx

How can parents play a role in student success
Research shows that children of engaged parents perform better in school, which in turn allows parents to take initiative on learning-related matters and forges productive partnerships. Studies show that children’s academic achievement is directly influenced by their parents’ involvement in their education. Here are some tips that will help us work together with your child:

Questions to ask your child about their day
Get a sense of your child’s life at school by asking questions that elicit more than a one-word response. Try one of these conversation starters:
Tell me what the best part of your day was.
What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
Tell me about what you read in class.
Who did you play with/hang out with today? What did you do?
What rules are different at school than they are at home? Do you think they are fair?
Who did you sit with at lunch?
Can you show me something you learned or did today?
What’s the biggest difference between this year and last year?

Mrs. Rahal & Ms. McGill