1. When asked, teachers say, “Please remember...” It’s the first month of school. Testing and differentiation take time. It’s the first month of school. Testing and differentiation take time. Corollary = “Don’t freak out” Corollary = “Don’t freak out” Respect confidentiality. Don’t start a conversation about your child in the hallway in front of other kids/parents. Respect confidentiality. Don’t start a conversation about your child in the hallway in front of other kids/parents. We all want what’s best for your child. We all want what’s best for your child. Teaching is not a “desk job”. We are not often in front of computers during the day (email responses will vary). Teaching is not a “desk job”. We are not often in front of computers during the day (email responses will vary).

2. When asked, teachers say, “Please remember...” Be open to feedback and suggestions on your child’s strengths AND weaknesses Be open to feedback and suggestions on your child’s 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.

3. Top Ten Things Parents Should NOT Do. Hosted by Mr. Mikey

4. #10 #10 Parents Should NOT…… #10 Forget that student projects are not parent projects.

5. #9 #9 Parents Should NOT…… #9 Let teachers know about transportation changes last minute.

6. #8 #8 Parents Should NOT…… #8 Run to Marjorie/Evelyn when a problem arises. “Troubleshooting begins with the teacher.”

7. #7 #7 Parents Should NOT…… #7 Forget that your child is not our only student.

8. #6 #6 Parents Should NOT…… #6 Bring your children to school late!

9. #5 #5 Parents Should NOT…… #5 Make excuses for your child. “We were away on…..” “We were away on…..” “It’s not her fault, she was….” “It’s not her fault, she was….” “He didn’t have a chance to…” “He didn’t have a chance to…”

10. #4 #4 Parents Should NOT…… #4 Ignore or fight our advice.

11. #3 #3 Parents Should NOT…… #3 Interrupt instruction time. Ask when a good time to meet would be.

12. #2 #2 Parents Should NOT…… #2 Forget that parents are a child’s first teacher.

13. #1 #1 Parents Should NOT…… #1 Take our parking spots!!