September 2022
When parents and teachers work well together, everyone benefits. Parents and teachers can provide each other with unique insight and different perspectives about their child(ren), creating a complete understanding of abilities, strengths, and challenges. The teacher may know much more about the curriculum and the school, while you know more about your child's personality and family life. A successful parent-teacher partnership also shows a child that an entire team of adults is on their side.
Even if you did not like school, the best way to help your child is to endorse the experience: Get involved, be positive, and trust our teachers. Share the message: "School is important; I want you to engage fully."
Most teachers believe in parent participation in children's education, but "participation" means different things. To some, it might mean helping children with homework, returning notes and sending things in on time, and coming to a conference when notified. However, it means much more to the teachers at Midland Trail Elementary. Find ways to work with the teacher(s) and contribute to the classroom. You have valuable insight about your child — no one knows them better than you — so it is important to take the initiative and communicate that knowledge to the teacher throughout the school year.
You can begin by providing details about your child's home life to your teacher. The most effective teachers have a fairly complete understanding of each child in their class. You can help by telling about your child's family life, including any recent changes (divorce, a death in the family, or illness), important traditions or rituals, languages spoken at home, and other significant details unique to your child.
Ask about ways to share your culture — food, music, photos, and traditions — with the class. Not only will this help strengthen your child's self-esteem, but it will also enrich the learning experience for the entire class and foster an appreciation of diversity. School-aged students are beginning to learn and deal with a world bigger than the family, becoming aware of every difference between themselves and their peers.
As often as possible, try to participate in field trips and all-school PTA events. For parents and teachers alike, the goal is to play active roles in your child's life and to work towards forming a real bond. A strong home-school connection will set the stage for a child to grow up with love for learning.
Aron Attebery, Principal
Midland Trail Elementary Info:
Doors open at 8:20 am
School begins at 8:50 am
Students dismissed at 3:50 pm
School Safety: Adults entering the building must have valid I.D.
Early Pick Up:
Parents/Guardians: Please remember if you are picking up your child/children to have ID with you. Visitors are only allowed in the school office.
Transportation:
When you fill out the Online Registration you will decide if your child is riding the bus or being a car rider. This information will be shared with the teacher. If you need to change daily transportation you must call the office BEFORE 3:15pm. This gives us enough time to notify the teacher and student of any change.