Are you ready for school to begin? Is your child ready for school to begin? It may still be summer with many family activities and vacation plans and memories, but school is just around the corner. Saugus Union School District schools open their doors for their first day of school on Wednesday, August 12. Where did summer go?
As you get ready for the new school year, consider how you might be more involved at home, at school and at the district level. Parents are the key to inspiring and supporting lifelong learners!
At Home:
• Read out loud to your child
• Encourage your child to read everyday
• Talk about school and the importance of learning
• Communicate with teachers about questions and concerns
• Link learning to current events
• Talk about college and careers
• Respond to school surveys
• Provide a quiet space for homework
• Limit television watching and video games
At School:
• Attend Back to School Night
• Visit and volunteer in your child’s classroom
• Talk to the principal about parent involvement opportunities at school
• Attend and support parent organization meetings and events
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Attend advisory committee meetings
• Participate on school-level advisory committees
At the District
• Participate on district-level advisory committees
• Respond to district surveys
Our schools work best in partnership with you, the parent, and your child. Together, we can achieve the vision-Academic and Personal Success for Every Child. Welcome back to a new school year! Let the excitement begin!