Stay involved with your child's school throughout the year PDF Print E-mail
Kindergarten is an exciting time to work with the school. The following guidelines will help you stay involved throughout the year:

* Read everything that's sent home. Many opportunities are found in the school newsletter. PTAs and PTOs always need volunteers.
* Ask how you can help. If the teacher doesn't need volunteers in the classroom, there are other ways to contribute. You might prepare class materials at home, play educational games with your child or chaperone a trip.
* Voice your concerns. Sometimes there are obstacles to parent involvement, such as language differences and busy work schedules. Speak up about them. For example, "How can I get a translator for my parent conference?" Or "My work calendar fills up quickly. Are there any class events I can help with now?"

Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Early Childhood Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.