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Weekly Focus Newsletter
Positive Communication
Thank those of you who sent me your replies regarding positive communication phone calls this week. Those of you who haven't done so, you still have some time. Listed below are just a few of the comments received:
- "It’s nice when they hear how their child is doing in school and I like how excited they get about that. It was also great for one parent to hear the positive phone call in contrast to other calls I have had to make this year, and now she knows the progress her child is making, no matter how small."
- "The student's mother thanked God and me for taking care of her son."
- "I did have one parent thank me for taking the time to call."
- "The father said he had never had anyone call about the positive things his son was doing and thanked me for doing so".
Just as those of you, I, too participated in positive communication. I called three teachers on our staff and thanked them for the positive impact they bring to our school and our students. It's important that, with so much going on around us, that we celebrate the success of our campus and students. It is also important that we reflect on what messages we are sending to our community and parents.The communication is two way. The National School Public Relations Association conducted a study in 2010. The study found successful, responsive, and productive schools share one common trait:
They solicit, encourage, facilitate and promote parental communication.
In these schools…
- Parents are not ignored… they are invited.
- Parents are not avoided… they are consulted.
- Parents are not discouraged from complaining… they are encouraged to communicate.
What does the communication we engage in say about CE? Is this communication one way or two way? This week our students will be taking the first nine weeks assessment of the year. For many of our students and parents this is a new experience. How we communicate the assessment results, strategies, interventions, and instruction of CE has an impact on parental and community support. I have attached an article for you to read at your leisure. It takes a look at the positive results of parent communication in the 21st century. It is a good read and reminders for all of us as parent conferences near. Enjoy!
http://researchnetwork.pearson.com/wp-content/uploads/DigitalAge_ParentCommunication_121113.pdf
Mrs. Young
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Career Read In-Monday, 10/3/16
Career Read In - Tuesday, 10/4/16
Career Read In-Thursday, 10/6/16
Weekly CE Student Attendance Rate -97.13%
PLC This Week
- Items to bring to PLC: PLC data binder; student data forms; 1st grade- samples of student stations materials