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Questions-
What Languages are spoken in your home?  Would you like a translator at our meetings? Which language would you prefer?
What are some of your family traditions?
What do you wish teachers knew about your child?
What are your child's strengths?
How would you like to be contacted?
Would you like to share any of your special talents with our classroom/ library?
What is an are that your child feels is challenging for them?

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Topics:
1) Family Info
-- How many people live in your home and what are the connections?
-- What language(s) are spoken at home?
-- How many children are attending school in the district and which schools?
2) Cultural Info
-- What are some important holidays your family observes?
-- What are some important practices we need to know about?
-- Are there any foods your child does not eat?
3) Strengths
-- Education is a partnership between the school and the family:  what are some ways you can help your child be successful?
-- What are some ways you would be willing to share your time and knowledge with the school?
4) Areas of Need/Help
-- What does your student and family need assisstance with?
-- How can the school support your student and your family this year?

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Tell me something unique about your family.
What languages do you speak at home?
What is the best way for me to contact you?
Can we provide a translator for you?
How do you feel the most comfortable communicating?

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-What language(s) do you speak at home?
-What does your family like to do over the weekend?
-What does your student like the most about school?
-What is the most challenging part about school for your student?
-What makes learning easier for your student?
-What is the best way to get in contact with you?
-Fill in the blank: I wish my student's teacher knew __________________

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What are some of traditions and family celebrations you have in your family?
What type of events does your family like to participate in?
How many languages does your family speak?
When you think of school, what is the most important part you focus on?
When you are outside of school, what do you like to do for fun?
How can I support you at with your transition into our community?

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-What language(s) is spoken at home?
-Who does your child live with?
-Which holidays does your family celebrate?
-How many years has your child attended school?  Where?
-What goals do you have for your child this year?
-What do you see as your child's strengths and areas for growth?
-What is the best way for me to communicate with you?
-Will you need a translator?
-How can I best support you this year? How can our community support you?
-What materials do you need to support your child at home?

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1. What do you see as your child’s greatest strengths or skills? Tell me about a time when you saw your child demonstrating these skills.

2. Next June, what do you hope your child says about his/her experience in school this year? What’s the story you hope he/she will tell?

3. What was your experience like in this grade? How do you remember that year of school?

4. What are your fears or concerns about your child in this year of school?

5. How and when would you like me to be in touch with you this year? What do you hope I’ll communicate with you about?

6. Is there anything else you can tell me about your child that you think would help me support his/her learning?

7. Is there a question you hope I’ll ask you about your child?

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Tell us about your family.  Number of children, adults and extended family members living with/near you?
What activities does your family do for fun?
Tell me about your student's strengths
What goals do you have for your student?
What would your student like to do after High School?
What supports do you need to access the community?
What language does your family speak at home?

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Social and Family History
*Who does the child live with?
*Does the child have other siblings?
*What language does the child speak at home?
*What language does the child speak with friends?
*What are your child's hobbies/interest?
*What activities does your family enjoy?
*What are family traditions that you celebrate?

School History
*What school(s) did your child attend outside the US?
*What school(s) in the US did your child attend?
*Has your child learned to read in his/her native language?
*Does your child like to read at home?

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*What is your families native language?
*What other languages does your family speak?
*Does your child know how to read in his/her primary language?
*When was your child first exposed to English?
*Do you need materials translated?  What language do you prefer?
*What are some of the holidays, celebrations and traditions that are important to your family?
*What support do you need to help your child be successful in school?

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Strengths

What do you see as your child’s greatest strengths or skills?
Tell me about a time when you saw your child demonstrating these skills.

School Involvement

How  would you like to be involved at our school?

How do school staff show respect for your family’s language and culture? What else could they do?

Academic Skills

What progress have you seen in your child’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English and your family’s language?

Concerns

What are your  concerns about your child in this year of school?

Hobbies

What are some  activities your family enjoys during your free time?