From Mrs. Rhodes
The Good News: People read the district newsletter. The Bad News: I did not follow my own advice and have someone else proofread my articles. I apologize for the confusion that was caused when I skipped editing the first part of my parent-teacher conference article. Parents register for a time and day for their conference online, however, the actual conferences are in person. The corrected article is below and I will try to get the newsletter on the website corrected and updated.
Mrs. Rhodes
Parent-Teacher Conferences Research shows that student achievement increases when parents, students and teachers work as a team. A parent-teacher conference is an opportunity for you and your child’s teachers to engage in conversations about student learning at home and at school. Hinton Schools will be holding spring parent-teacher conferences on March 22 and 24 and from 3:30-7:30 p.m. A link will be sent out and parents will schedule their own conferences online, in the same way, the process worked last fall. When the time comes for your parent-teacher conference, the teacher will share how your child is performing academically, information on your child’s work habits, how your child behaves at school, and how your child has adjusted socially. Parents are encouraged to ask questions, provide feedback on whether or not they are receiving adequate communication, and share information on their child’s perspective, interests, hopes, and dreams. Parents know their children best, so it is important to share information that will help the teacher understand your child and his or her needs and interests. Remember, you don’t have to wait until conferences to communicate concerns or information. Communication about changes in the home that could affect school performance, any difficulties your child may be experiencing in school, or questions about the best way to help your child should be addressed in a timely fashion. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to e-mail, call, or schedule a time to meet with the teacher to ensure the home-school connection is strong.
Thank you, Mrs. Rhodes, for the correction and I take responsibility as well for not catching it before I sent it out. We apologize for the confusion and we thank the parents for their understanding.
Mr. Slater