It is quiet today in the District. As I write this note, Parent/Teacher Conferences are beginning in both of our buildings. The communication between the teacher and the parent/guardian is of utmost importance. I hope that the parents of every student in our district have an opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers and discuss how the year has started for their student. Education guru, Ronald Ferguson, spoke at the 30th Annual Superintendents’ Conference in Springfield in September. He noted, “Parents who demand high accountability (of their children) but also show a great amount of warmth have children who are high achievers.” This seems to be true no matter the race, age, or socio-economic background of the learner.
Every student should be given the opportunity to be educated to the maximum of his or her ability. Your faculty, staff, and administrators of your district want to work with you to see that this happens. Speak with your child’s teacher often.
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