At La Petite Academy, family involvement is not only maintained but also encouraged. The school prides itself on creating meaningful connections between the home and school environment to promote stimulating learning opportunities for its students. Parents are welcome to join class activities, summer programs are filled with informative themes that bring students and families together, and teachers recognize how individual skills can be utilized to relate real-life scenarios relating to academics.
Facilitating Family Involvement
La Petite Academy encourages families to become engaged in their children’s education. Parents are invited to help plan activities, volunteer in the classroom, and attend parent-teacher conferences. The school also offers workshops and support groups for parents so they can stay informed on the best practices for helping their children learn. In addition, La Petite Academy provides family members with resources such as books, articles, and webinars to help them understand how to best support their child’s education. By creating a strong partnership between home and school, La Petite Academy is committed to setting its students up for success.
Family involvement is important at La Petite Academy. The school’s teachers understand the importance of strong connections between home and school for children’s learning. The school invites families into the classroom to increase interaction and knowledge sharing. Understanding the activities and routines being implemented at school can help families foster a similar learning environment at home.
Movers and Shakers
The summer camp themes provide an exciting platform for families to come together and explore their unique talents, traditions, or career paths. School leaders have the opportunity to collaborate with us to create meaningful connections between students’ skills and our planned summer camp themes. For instance, those who play instruments can showcase their abilities during Movers and Shakers, while those experienced in science-related fields can join us as we explore Scientific Discoveries. Animal experts can help us as we head Down on the Farm or become Young Zoologists in training, and first responders can provide a tour of a firetruck or police car during Our Zip Code community theme or when we highlight Neighborhood Heroes.
The teachers are always excited to view the unique talents, traditions, and skills that their students bring to the table! Seeing how these skills can be linked to real-life scenarios and careers is a great way to strengthen their understanding of the subject.
Questions to Ask During a Family-Teacher Conference
Family-teacher conferences provide a valuable opportunity for parents to gain insights into their child’s learning and development. During these meetings, parents can ask questions about their children’s social-emotional development in younger classrooms and physical development in older classrooms. For instance, parents may want to ask about the type of play their young children are participating in or request work samples of their child’s handwriting in an older classroom. Through these conversations, parents can stay informed about their child’s progress and offer further support as they continue on their learning journey.
At conferences, teachers are proud to showcase the work their student has accomplished throughout the year and to share in the successes they have achieved! It is a wonderful opportunity for parents to gain insight into the classroom environment and to feel more connected to their child’s schooling.
Collaborate with School Leaders and Set Up a Volunteer Activity
At this exciting time heading into summer, we strongly encourage parents to collaborate with school leaders and set up a volunteer activity in their child’s classroom. Our teachers are dedicated to helping parents lead an engaging activity or bring their child’s favorite book to read to the class. Connecting with your child’s learning will help support their overall development and make sure they stay on track!
La Petite Academy provides an array of activities to help families become involved in their child’s learning. Through various projects, students can present their unique talents and traditions, bringing everyone together for a fun exploration of different career paths. At La Petite Academy, family participation is actively encouraged, inspiring meaningful connections between school, students their families, and the wider community.
