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PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION
DailyEach school has a parent bulletin board for important program information. Each child has a personal cubby and/or file folder which may also contain newsletters, notes or notices. Parents are encouraged to check each of these places daily.Parent MeetingsEach school has several parent meetings and events each year. Some of the events (such as the Halloween party) are designed specifically for the children while others are more social in nature (e.g., pot luck dinners). These provide the opportunity for the parents and staff to get to know one another and for the parents of children in the same class to meet one another. It is important for parents to participate in these events as much as possible because it helps the child realize that the parents value the school and what their child does there.Staff MeetingsRegular staff meetings are an integrated part of the Open Door program. These meetings provide staff with the time to discuss issues with the program, to exchange information about the children and to receive specialized training. Parents of children at the Open Door are needed to provide coverage during these meetings. A staff member stays with the children as well during these meetings to ensure that emergencies are handled appropriately.ConferencesWe believe that there should be ample opportunities for parents to talk to staff about your child. We welcome your visits and your comments. It is advisable to have extended and/or serious discussions concerning your child without the child or classmates present. We schedule conferences either at the parent's or teacher's request, and we expect parents to attend one conference near the end of each semester.
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