Spring Garden School
Weekly Reminder: Week of September 16, 2019
Open House on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Open House will promptly begin at 7:00 p.m. Please report to your child's homeroom classroom. We will be running 2 repeat sessions to accommodate parents needing to split their time. If you cannot make Open House, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Open House: Dismissal Time
Childcare Services Offered during Open House
Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17: Wear Red,White. Blue
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the United States Constitution. This document established the framework of our government and the rights and freedoms that “We the People” enjoy today.
We are commemorating this special day by making it a red, white and blue day. Please have your child wear patriotic colors to celebrate!
PTO Website
https://springgardenpto.membershiptoolkit.com/
You can find membership information and up to date information
Purchasing Shop Rite Gift Cards
Box Tops
Mark Your Calendars: Parent Teacher Conferences in November
Tuesday, November 19- 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20- 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21- 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Book Fair is Coming!
Important information to take away from back-to-school night by Marian Wilde
1. An overview of your child’s school day
Elementary school teachers will share the typical daily and weekly schedule for the class. If you want to volunteer in the classroom, this information is helpful in determining the best time to come. For example, if the teacher asks for parent volunteers to work with struggling readers, you need to know when the class is in the classroom reading and not out for music, art, P.E. or lunch.
2. Knowledge of what the classroom looks like
Take a look around the classroom. Is it well-organized? Is it warm and inviting? Is there a lot of clutter? If it’s cluttered, is the clutter educational and stimulating to young minds? You can tell quite a bit about the teacher from what you see on the walls and in the bookshelves. You will also have the opportunity to look at the textbooks and any journals, portfolios and artwork the students have created.
3. What it’s like to sit in your child’s seat
Many teachers ask parents to sit in their child’s seat. This gives parents the opportunity to see the classroom from their child’s point of view, and it gives teachers the chance to mentally match parents with students.
4. The homework and discipline policies
The homework policy should include information on when homework is due, how it is evaluated and how often, how much is assigned each night and on weekends, and how much it counts towards the final grade.
5. How to contact the teacher
Find out how to contact the teacher and what form of communication they prefer: email, voice mail or notes.