Did you know that it is proven that parent involvement is priceless? Not only is it a great way to be more involved in your child's life, but studies have shown that schools would have to spend thousands of dollars per child to equal what parents can provide. I have attached a brochure I made on parent involvement. I hope it will motivate involvement in your child's education. Here, I have also provided you with some great links. If you are ever interested in volunteering at the school but you do not know where to start, please feel free to contact me. Our school can always use the help of our parents. Thank you so much for all of your support, it really makes a difference.

Parent Involvement Brochure

Click here to go to the Little Rock School District's Parent Involvement homepage

Click here to go to the Volunteer's in Public School's Homepage

TIPS: Here are a Few Ways to be More Involved this Year!

Check your child's planner regularly (at least a few times a week). Check for assignments and any notes from school. **Remember** The planner should be signed over the weekend and ready for Monday morning.

Provide your child with a set homework time and place. Try to provide them with an area that is quiet and can be free from distractions. Parents have a big influence on the completion of homework. Providing reminders and a time and place can ensure your child will be prepared for the next day at school. The weekly newsletter that can be found on our class blog or in your child's homework folder will outline the homework for the week. I will also keep parents and students informed about upcoming tests and projects.

Encourage reading. We will be reading many novels in our class this year. Take your child to the local library. Create incentives for them to read! If you need help, please let me know. I will be more than willing to provide assistance.

**Central Arkansas Library System's Website** http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/

Praise and encourage your child! If your child received a 12/20 on their first math assignment and then received a 14/20 on their next math assignment, Praise them! Let them know how proud you are that they have made improvements. Kids want to know their parents are proud of them.

Check Edline! The purple Edline button on this page will link you directly to the Edline website. Grade are updated once a week. This way you can stay on top of the assignments your child completes in class. Please check Edline frequently. If I take the time to update it once a week, you should take the time to check it once a week.

Contact me immediately if your child is having any problems at school. Please do not let a problem build and do not hesitate to contact me. The sooner I am able to intervene, the better.