Communication

Effective communication is an essential element to the educational process enabling the partnership between home and school to flourish. The school encourages parents to address any issue or concern (or rumor) to the appropriate staff (i.e. teacher, guidance counselor, special educator, administrator) rather than let it fester. In addition, to report cards and the annual parent-teacher conferences, a number of other opportunities exist to facilitate the ongoing dialog between home and school.

Calls/Notes to Teachers

Teachers welcome communications from parents at any time during the school year. If a caregiver wishes to speak with a teacher or arrange an appointment to see a teacher, it is helpful to send an email.. Responses will be sent within a reasonable amount of time. Please note, that teachers will have limited time during the school day. For more urgent concerns, please reach out to the office.

Communication Folder

Each student is issued a red communication folder at the beginning of the year to use for organizing and transporting notices and homework to and from school daily. You can help by reinforcing the routine of bringing the folder to and from school and checking it for notices and homework on a regular basis.

Open House (Curriculum Night)

In September, parents/guardians are invited to attend a general school informational meeting and have an opportunity to meet their children’s teachers in the individual classrooms. This special evening is an opportunity for parents to learn more about teacher instruction, expectations and goals for the children and to gather insight into the details of their children’s daily school routine. This is also an enjoyable way to meet other parents. Parents should attend the evening without their children.

Classroom Communication

Families can expect to hear from your child's teacher in a variety of ways. These may include newsletters, weekly updates, emails. Seesaw Posts and Google classroom updates.

Family- Teacher Conferences

In November and March, during Wednesday Early release days, teachers will hold 15-20 minute in-person conferences to share updates around student progress.

Report Cards

Twice a year in January and June, student progress will be reflected in their report cards which can be accessed in the APSEN Family Portal. If you need help accessing these, please reach out to the office.

The Pawsome Print

Families should expect a communication from Mrs. Harvey every other Friday. This newsletter will provide school highlights, reminders and resources throughout the year. Prior Pawsome Prints will be located on the Website. If families do not receive the communications, please reach out to the office.