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When asked, teachers say, “Please remember . . .”

When asked, teachers say, “Please remember . . .”. It’s the first month of school. Testing and differentiation take time. Corollary = “Don’t freak out” Respect confidentiality. Don’t start a conversation about your child in the hallway in front of other kids/parents.

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When asked, teachers say, “Please remember . . .”

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  1. When asked, teachers say, “Please remember . . .” • It’s the first month of school. Testing and differentiation take time. • Corollary = “Don’t freak out” • Respect confidentiality. Don’t start a conversation about your child in the hallway in front of other kids/parents. • We all want what’s best for your child. • Teaching is not a “desk job”. We are not often in front of computers during the day (email responses will vary).

  2. When asked, teachers say, “Please remember . . .” • Be open to feedback and suggestions on your child’s strengths AND weaknesses • Support teacher creativity and initiatives at home (example: word study “game day”) • Try not to compare your child to others in the class • The Golden Rule From one parent - Send compliments up the chain of command too.

  3. Top Ten Things Parents Should NOT Do. Hosted by Mr. Mikey

  4. #10Parents Should NOT…… Forget that student projects are not parent projects.

  5. #9Parents Should NOT…… Let teachers know about transportation changes last minute.

  6. #8Parents Should NOT…… Run to Marjorie/Evelyn when a problem arises. “Troubleshooting begins with the teacher.”

  7. #7Parents Should NOT…… Forget that your child is not our only student.

  8. #6Parents Should NOT…… Bring your children to school late!

  9. #5Parents Should NOT…… Make excuses for your child. • “We were away on…..” • “It’s not her fault, she was….” • “He didn’t have a chance to…”

  10. #4Parents Should NOT…… Ignore or fight our advice.

  11. #3Parents Should NOT…… Interrupt instruction time. Ask when a good time to meet would be.

  12. #2Parents Should NOT…… Forget that parents are a child’s first teacher.

  13. #1Parents Should NOT…… Take our parking spots!!

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