Family Partnership in the Classroom - Mindset and Beliefs by BVSD Families https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl en-us 2017-02-23 21:46:03 UTC 2017-02-28 00:27:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Parents have been invited into my classroom to volunteer - i have volunteers in for writing, to help with "office work," and to help supervise during choice time. https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595537 2017-02-28 00:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595537 Ask parents to volunteer in my classroom, encourage parents to check my daily slides to see what is going on in class. Send out a survey at the beginning of the year https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595593 2017-02-28 00:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595593 I will call home when a student does something wonderful in the classroom and share this with their parent. https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595606 2017-02-28 00:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595606 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595619 I have an open door policy where parents can stop in and come volunteer when they are available]]> 2017-02-28 00:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595619 I write trimester Music updates on School messenger to parents in advance of report cards and conferences https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595657 2017-02-28 00:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595657 I greet all children at the door and make time to talk to children and families, even when it's hard https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595669 2017-02-28 00:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595669 I send out frequent notifications/newsletters regarding upcoming trips/events/concerts https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595676 2017-02-28 00:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595676 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595682 Count on parents attending conferences and will make adjustments when needed]]> 2017-02-28 00:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595682 I connect with families through out the school year https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595686 2017-02-28 00:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595686 Keep track of who has shown up to parent teacher conferences and following up with those who haven't https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595700 2017-02-28 00:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595700 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595702 I have met with families on multiple occasions. I know how they support their child at home. I have asked about academic and social/emotional concerns, and how I can help support their needs.]]> 2017-02-28 00:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595702 Survey https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595713 Beginning of the year survey to parents asking about their beliefs, traditions, routines at home, etc. Gives a chance to get to know parents and how they can best support their kids.]]> 2017-02-28 00:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595713 Parent leadership https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595714 I joined the Latino parent action committee at my school. 

]]> 2017-02-28 00:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595714 I have had 90% of my parents show up to each of our conference sessions this year :D https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595730

]]> 2017-02-28 00:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595730 i talked to my students about what's going on in their lives outside of school. i ask what they did with their families over the weekend. https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595731
I contact parents to to let them know how their students' are doing and what they can do to help them.]]> 2017-02-28 00:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595731 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595736 I create unique ways for students to get reading time done at home based on what works for their families.]]> 2017-02-28 00:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595736 I write detailed comments in the music/specials report cards https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595769 2017-02-28 00:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595769 We have had Family Field Trips on weekends. Supporting Student sports and Family fun! https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595779 2017-02-28 00:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595779 parent invites https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595786 I ask parents to visit class as expert presenters and students are expected to use their parents' accent instead of mine if there is a difference.]]> 2017-02-28 00:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595786 I call every single parent about once a month. 1/2 of the time i connect. I say that the child is doing great or some small issue. not a very long time. https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595792 2017-02-28 00:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595792 I always reach out by email to the families if i can't reach the student. if parents reach out to me i make it a priority to respond in detail https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595817 2017-02-28 00:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595817 I have parents volunteer as trip chaperones and classroom helpers https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595826 2017-02-28 00:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595826 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595847 Every student is greeted at the door by a greeting of their choice]]> 2017-02-28 00:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595847 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595891 Parents are invited in during breakfast time to visit]]> 2017-02-28 00:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595891 i try to send positive messages home about students who might have been having behavior issues recently https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595894 2017-02-28 00:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595894 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595924 I call the parents in my room who I know work a lot to schedule conferences. This way they get first dibs on time slots]]> 2017-02-28 00:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595924 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595950 Parents are invited to volunteer in my classroom when it is convenient for them.  Everyone is welcome to class parties and most families have at least one parent come in.  ]]> 2017-02-28 00:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595950 I asked recently for volunteers to help with music keyboards and i have some who have come forward! https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595982 2017-02-28 00:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595982 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595990 I meet with parents outside of class time so they can get to know me and my goals for their children within the context of my classroom]]> 2017-02-28 00:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595990 Stand outside during pick up https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595994 Connect with parents while they're picking up their kids. Learn little tidbits and have a change to quickly check in]]> 2017-02-28 00:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156595994 I try and put up students projects up frequently so parents can see what their students are working on in school in the hallways and so they stop by my room . https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596018 2017-02-28 00:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596018 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596042 I listen to families concerns about home/school connections.

]]> 2017-02-28 00:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596042 i call even for minor changes in a child's behavior. https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596091 2017-02-28 00:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596091 Concert Attendance & Feedback https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596110 I had a high number of parents attend our winter concert and then provide very positive feedback regarding the program and
students' experience ]]> 2017-02-28 00:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596110 I share pictures every weekend of all of the child's work that I have recorded https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596186 2017-02-28 00:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596186 https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596200 Notes/letters/important info is delivered electronically and by paper in English and Spanish]]> 2017-02-28 00:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/families/vvdx13rj6zvl/wish/156596200