Parent T Conf

Parent- Teacher Conferences!

Cole Young

February 9, 2022

MVESD Parent-Teacher Conferences - Reminder
Thursday (2/10/2022) Early-Release Schedule
Friday (2/11/2022) No School For Students

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If you haven't already, please call your child's school and schedule an appointment.

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MVESD District Calendar - https://5il.co/qbl6

Parent-Teacher Conference Checklists

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Before the conference

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  • Ask your child how she/he feels about school.
  • Ask your child if there is anything that he/she wants you to talk about with his teacher.
  • Tell your child that you and the teacher are meeting to help with their experience in school.
  • Make a list of topics that you want to talk about with the teacher.
  • Prepare a list of questions such as:
    • 1. What are my child's strongest and weakest subjects?
    •  2. Does my child hand homework in on time?
    •  3. Does my child participate in class?
    •  4. Does my child seem happy at school?
    •  5. What can I do at home to help?
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During the conference

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  • Be on time (or early) for the meeting.
  • End the meeting on time. Other parents will probably have a conference after yours.
  • Relax and be yourself.
  • Stay calm during the conference.
  • Ask the most important questions first.
  • If your child receives special services such as English classes, ask about your child's progress in those classes.
  • Ask for explanations of anything you don't understand
  • Ask your child's teacher for ways that you can help your child at home.
  • Thank the teacher.
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After the conference

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  • Talk about the conference with your child.
  • Talk about the positive points, and be direct about problems.
  • Tell your child about any plans you and the teacher created.
  • Keep in touch with the teacher during the school year.