PTA: You are Key to Your Child's Success

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You are the school’s most important education partner.
Research shows that when families are involved at home and at school, children do better academically and socially. So how do you show your support?

Connect early and often. Reach out to your child’s teachers at the beginning of the school year and reconnect with the teacher whenever you attend a school event.  

Commit to communicating. Schools and teachers send messages to families in a number of ways—backpack folder, voicemail, email, newsletter, social media, portal, etc. Pay attention to these messages and ask questions or respond whenever information is unclear or you have feedback to share. 

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