Collaborating with the Community
86. Find out about and use information on community resources and organizations.
87. Help your school develop a directory of social and community services.
88. Make local agencies and businesses aware of what’s happening at your school.
89. Help coordinate and participate in events that support community groups.
90. Talk with employers about holding parent meetings or parenting workshops on-site.
91. Encourage employers to adopt flexible work schedules and time off so that employees might attend school functions.
92. Ask employers and local businesses to make donations and support school programs.
93. Help organize and/or participate in community health fairs.
94. Recruit community members (seniors, business people) to volunteer at school.
95. Become active in community groups such as YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs.
96. Serve on local community advisory councils and committees.
97. Work with local authorities and public officials to sponsor or participate in community events.
98. Help organize and/or participate in a community “cleanup” or “beautification”project.
99. Encourage and facilitate your child’s participation in community service.
100. Be a role model; be active in community service yourself or together with your child.
Academics, Featured Authors July 19th, 2008
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
This is valuable advice for parents.
We often carry a bit of own childhood baggage into the school room with our kids. It’s important to remember that your child will experience school in their own way.
So if you had a fantastic time at school, share the good stories and enthusiasm you have, but keep a look out for things that your child may be struggling with.
If you had a dreadful time at school, don’t hide from the principal and criticise everything. Have an open mind, become involved and look for the positives.