Thought for the day...
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
After the Conference
9. Update your child.
Talk to your child about what happened. It’s important to share anything positive that you and the teacher discussed. But it’s also important not to shy away from problems or challenges. If there are next steps, make sure your child knows what they are.
10. Follow up.
If you and the teacher agreed on next steps, follow up in the next week or so to see how things are working out. It’s useful to have check-ins before the next conference. At each check-in, ask for an update, but also be ready to share what you’ve been doing on any action steps.
Although parent-teacher conferences are short, they’re a good time to learn more about your child’s school experience. For more help, try out a parent-teacher conference survey to build understanding with your child’s teacher.
College and Career Ready starts with Hemlock Middle School--getting our students ready for high school. Today, Kellie Netzley worked with our 8th graders helping them to create their College Board accounts in preparation for PSAT and SAT testing, Khan Academy test prep work, career exploration, and more.
"Spanish is a blast!", said a student to Mr. Keyser today. "Mrs. Martin makes it fun!".
Busy mornings at your house? Don't worry; we have breakfast taken care of at Hemlock Public School District. Serving time 7:20 AM until the first bell at each school building. #cool2eatatschool #huskietastic
MS and HS Band- Little Caesars Pizza pick up is today from 2:30-4:00 in the MS cafeteria. Enter through the door by the band room.
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Thank you, Veterans!
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your November 14 Parent-Teacher Conference...list continued from previous days' suggestions:
8. Figure out next steps.
Save a few minutes at the end of the conference for next steps. Depending on what you’ve talked about, here’s what you might suggest:
Staying in touch: “How can we keep talking about this? Could I get weekly feedback for the next month—maybe a quick email on Fridays?”
In-class help: “We talked about giving my child more support in class. What should we look for in the coming weeks to decide if it’s working or not?”
School services: “I’d like to meet with the school to talk about extra reading instruction. What information should we gather before that meeting?”
Thought for the day...
Getting ready for Parent-Teacher Conferences November 14, 1-4 and 5:30-7:30?
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
At the Conference
6. Stay calm.
It’s important to keep your emotions in check during the conference, even if your child is struggling with something. Taking a few deep breaths can help. Using a respectful tone will also help you and the teacher find solutions together for your child.
At the same time, if you disagree with the teacher, be sure to speak up. If you don’t say something, the teacher may assume you don’t have concerns.
7. Ask the most important questions first.
Remember that you only have a short time. Try to cover your most important questions and concerns first. (Use your list of questions, if you had time to make one.)
But try not to worry if you don’t get to everything. You can still ask for a follow-up meeting with the teacher to discuss anything you couldn’t get to. And if you don’t understand something the teacher says, ask for an explanation.
Who wants to be a Huskie?! Come cheer them on Friday, November 8, 7:00 pm, Hemlock vs. Sanford Meridian! Go Huskies!
Our PTO group is meeting tonight at 7:00 in the MS library--will review most recent fundraisers and talk about plans for holidays-related activities. All are welcome! We have a great core group, but would love to have additional members participating.
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference on November 14, 1-4 and 5:30-7:30
At the Conference
4. Arrive a few minutes early.
Try to get there a few minutes early so you can find the classroom and not miss any of your time. If you’re early and waiting, check out the hallways where student work is posted to see what the class has been working on.
5. Skip the class overview (unless you need it).
Teachers often begin the conference with some general class information. While this can be helpful, it takes up valuable conference time. If you already know this information, politely say something like: “I’ve been reading your newsletter. If it’s OK with you, can we spend more time on the questions I have about my child?”
Go Huskieees! Friday Night, November 8, 7:00 pm Hemlock vs. Sanford Meridian!
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Come out to support the Varsity Volleyball Team as they travel to Carson City-Crystal High School to take on Ithaca for their second round of Districts! Come wish them luck and cheer them on as the bus departs Hemlock High School at 4:05 PM to 4:15 PM. Game time is at 7:00 pm! Good Luck Girls and Go Huskies!
Go Huskieeeees! Friday Night, November 8, Hemlock vs. Sanford Meridian!
Go Huskieees Volleyball! Tonight 7:00 pm, Carson City-Crystal HS-Hemlock vs. Ithaca!
New from the Saginaw ISD: The next Autism Parent Support Group meeting will be this Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Saginaw ISD Transitions Center. This will be a more traditional roundtable format where parents can discuss their questions, concerns and celebrations with one another in a parents-only setting. A flyer listing upcoming opportunities is also attached and you can RSVP for meetings here.
A few notes:
This year, informational sessions are offered by the Great Lakes Bay ABA Collaborative Network during the day, and parent discussion times and family outings will be held in the evenings (and possibly some Saturdays). The flyer for the informational sessions is attached. There is a wealth of information being offered, so please be sure to take a look and try to attend!
We are looking into arranging some family "outings" throughout the year. The first of these is planned for December 2, 2019 at 6:00pm. The Family Holiday Jingle & Mingle will be a very low-key, sensory friendly gathering to celebrate the holiday season with our support group friends. Children are welcome, and we'll have some fun activities for them to enjoy.