When asked, teachers say, Please remember... Its the first month of school. Testing and differentiation take time. Its the first month of school. Testing and differentiation take time. Corollary = Dont freak out Corollary = Dont freak out Respect confidentiality. Dont start a conversation about your child in the hallway in front of other kids/parents. Respect confidentiality. Dont start a conversation about your child in the hallway in front of other kids/parents. We all want whats best for your child. We all want whats best for your child. Teaching is not a desk job. We are not often in front of computers during the day ( responses will vary). Teaching is not a desk job. We are not often in front of computers during the day ( responses will vary). When asked, teachers say, Please remember... Be open to feedback and suggestions on your childs strengths AND weaknesses Be open to feedback and suggestions on your childs strengths AND weaknesses Support teacher creativity and initiatives at home (example: word study game day) Support teacher creativity and initiatives at home (example: word study game day) Try not to compare your child to others in the class Try not to compare your child to others in the class The Golden Rule The Golden Rule From one parent - Send compliments up the chain of command too. Top Ten Things Parents Should NOT Do. Hosted by Mr. Mikey #10 #10 Parents Should NOT #10 Forget that student projects are not parent projects. #9 #9 Parents Should NOT #9 Let teachers know about transportation changes last minute. #8 #8 Parents Should NOT #8 Run to Marjorie/Evelyn when a problem arises. Troubleshooting begins with the teacher. #7 #7 Parents Should NOT #7 Forget that your child is not our only student. #6 #6 Parents Should NOT #6 Bring your children to school late! #5 #5 Parents Should NOT #5 Make excuses for your child. We were away on.. We were away on.. Its not her fault, she was. Its not her fault, she was. He didnt have a chance to He didnt have a chance to #4 #4 Parents Should NOT #4 Ignore or fight our advice. #3 #3 Parents Should NOT #3 Interrupt instruction time. Ask when a good time to meet would be. #2 #2 Parents Should NOT #2 Forget that parents are a childs first teacher. #1 #1 Parents Should NOT #1 Take our parking spots!!