August 30, 2019

You know what they say, "You only have one time to make a good first impression."  So, teachers take great care in the way you set up your classrooms, dress for success, and display personal touches of love. What parents mostly want to know is if the teacher is nice and if their children will be loved during this 180 day learning journey.  

Goals for the first six weeks

Teachers are experts on curriculum and pedagogy, but parents are experts on their own children—how the children absorb information, what delights them, how they show that they’re upset, what comforts them. During the first six weeks, we can create a climate of respect, trust, and collaboration with these valuable educational partners. Here are the three main goals in this early work with parents:

Help parents feel welcomed and valued. Show that you’re excited to work with their child. Reassure them that their opinions, interests, and family culture matter to you. As one parent of a second grader said, “It’s so important to me that the teacher has a welcoming demeanor and shows that she wants you to be part of your child’s education.”

Welcome parents to play an active role. Begin sending the message that you want parents to visit the classroom, send notes, call you, and voice opinions.

Build community among families. Help parents get to know each other. When parents share positive relationships, they’re more likely to get their children together outside of school, take part in school life, and seek help if their children need it.

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Please welcome:

My name is Kelly McKendell.  I just recently moved to Fairfield from Sacramento.  I graduated from CSU Sacramento with both my Bachelor's and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials.  I'm excited to here at Suisun Valley and am looking forward to a great year ahead as an RSP teacher. 

Observable Fish Moments at SV:

Be There: Thank you to EVERYONE for helping out with after school dismissal.

Play: CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO MRS. DALY MADE TO WELCOME HER 2ND GRADERS

 Choose your attitude: If you cannot be positive, then at least, be quiet. 

Make Their Day:  A great idea: Eat lunch with a student and get to know them one on one.