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Dear Teachers
QA DEARTEACHERS &
BY PEGGY GISLER AND MARGE EBERTS
PARENTS: A new year is rapidly approaching, so
many people choose to make resolutions at this time. Unfortunately, not too many follow through on the ways they’ve chosen to improve their lives and their family’s life. Instead of giving you a possible list of resolutions that could help your children be more successful in school, we are giving you a checklist so you can see how well you are doing in being a strong participant in your children’s education. Simply answer “yes” or “no” to each checklist item to evaluate the areas where you are a “star” and those where you might improve. Then, you can decide whether you should make some resolutions that will increase your participation in your children’s education.
1. I provide my children with nutritious breakfasts and other meals on school days. 2. I make sure that they have the appropriate amount of sleep on school days. 3. I supervise the amount of time my children can spend on electronic devices. 4. I ensure that my children have an excellent attendance record at school.
5. I check that my children are doing their homework assignments. 6. I have provided my children with a place to do their homework and the necessary supplies. 7. I talk with my children about the importance of getting a good education. 8. I attend my children’s school conferences. 9. I am aware of my children’s academic strengths and weaknesses.
10. I have an idea of what skills my children should have in major subject areas.
11. I understand the grading scales that are used by my children’s schools.
12. I read to both my younger and older children.
13. I encourage my older children to read and let them see me reading frequently.
14. I have read the school handbook and know what the school’s code of conduct and disciplinary policy are for each child’s school.
15. My children know I support their schools’ disciplinary policies.
16. I read the newsletters that are sent from my children’s schools.
17. I know what extra services are provided by my children’s schools, such as counseling, speech therapy and gifted programs.
18. I have attended PTA/PTO meetings. 19. I have attended the school programs in which my children participate from concerts to science fairs to sports events.
20. I volunteer at the school in some capacity.
