Parent Involvement

All of us, parents and teachers alike, are committed to creating a meaningful and centered place where children can learn and manifest their inherent potential and goodness. We request parent involvement because of the enriching quality it brings to the children’s lives. In this busy world a sense of community is precious. When children see their parents involved in the school, they feel a greater sense of the value of their place in the community. Practically speaking, we rely on parent help to accomplish things that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to do. However, what is of far more importance to us than tasks being accomplished, is the sense of community created when everyone gets involved in the relationships, work, and play that are a part of the children’s and all of our lives. This gives the children a vivid experience of how many individuals, with all sorts of differences, can come together to make a whole. When members of the community are not present with the group, they do not, and more importantly, their children do not, benefit from the community aspect of this school.

We require the participation of each family in the following ways:

• By attending and participating in school celebrations.
• By attending two parent-teacher conferences each year.
• By attending two parent-teacher community meetings each year.
• By participating in parent volunteer projects, as time allows for your family.
• By helping clean the school 2 times per year.
• By reading newsletters and staying connected with what is happening at school.