Waterford News
October 2017
From the desk of Mrs. Overton
You consult with your doctor about your child’s physical health. It’s just as important to consult with your child’s teacher about academic subjects, social skills and emotional development. Remember, you and the teacher are a team—working together. Consider these Tips for Parents that will help you be better prepared for parent teacher conferences on October 10th and 12th.
The conference is an information exchange. You bring to the conference information about your child’s interaction with people outside of school, his home life, and previous experiences that might affect confidence or interest in school. The teacher brings information about your child’s interaction with others in school, performance on tests, and knowledge of learning strategies. Pooling your information gives you both a better picture of your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and lets you develop an effective plan for helping your child succeed.
The conference makes the teacher more effective. Knowing that “my child is fascinated by stars” may give the teacher the means to excite interest in reading. The more the teacher knows about your child, the better the child’s needs will be addressed.
Parent teacher conferences let you take part in your child’s education. Knowing what is being taught at school lets you direct the conversation in your family to issues being studied in school. Such reinforcement of school work at home makes a big difference in your child’s understanding, motivation, and school performance.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Please turn in your forms as soon as possible, as it is a first come, first serve set up. We apologize if desired times are not provided, but teachers will attempt to accommodate everyone. We thank you for your continued participation in your child's education.
Teacher Meals
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aca729a1fa7-parentteacher
If you do not have access to the internet, we do have sign-up forms in the office. We can send one home with your student or please feel free to call Mrs. Medrano. Some guidelines to consider:
- Thank you to those that have already signed-up to help. We now have many people providing plastic ware.
- Please consider sending in a Main Dish, Side Dish, Dessert or Beverage for 10-12 people.
- All food needs to be dropped off by 2:30pm, on the date chosen. Refrigeration and/or electricity is available for food requiring it.
- Please ensure your name is on your dish, to ensure a safe return.
- Thank you in advance.
Nurse News
If a student needs any medication while at school, a parent or guardian must send the medication in the original packaging with clear instructions regarding the dose, when the medication is to be given and discontinued. Pharmacists will give a second labeled medication bottle at no charge if medication needs to be given both at home and at school. Loose pills in a baggie or envelope cannot be given. A parent or guardian must sign a medication authorization form in the health clinic before any medication can be given at school. (This also includes cough drops.) If you have questions, consult your school handbook or call the nurse. Thank you.
Extended Background Checks
The safety of our students is our number one priority. Please know, If you would like to participate in a field trip with your student you must complete an extended background check. We will need the completed background check form along with a valid form of identification, at least two weeks prior to the field trip. This extended background check has a one time fee of $16.95 and will go with your student until they graduate or leave Goshen Community Schools.
Additionally, there is another volunteer form that is used ONLY for volunteering in school. It is free and allows you to help in your student's classroom, with the presence of a teacher or staff member at all times. This form does not substitute for the extended background check and needs to be completed every year.
These forms can be found in the office. They can also be sent with your student upon request. For further questions please feel free to call the office at 533-6811.
Coming up in PTO...
Scholastic Book Fair
October means Scholastic Book Fair and Parent/Teacher conferences! This year, the book fair will be held on October 9-13. Students and families can shop daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. All students will be given the chance to visit the book fair during their library time, but can also visit during recess, or other times approved by their teacher. We are also open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during Parent/Teacher conferences. After your conference, bring your ticket to the fair for a special prize!
Rise 'n Roll Fundraiser
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Email: koverton@goshenschools.org
Website: http://waterford.goshenschools.org/
Location: 65560 S.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574-533-6811
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