Get ready for Meet the Teacher Night

One of the best ways to get the new school year off to a good start is to attend Meet the Teacher night. Most GESD schools will host meet the teacher night on Aug. 7, and you can click here for a full schedule.

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Your attendance at Meet the Teacher Night sends a clear message to your children that you believe education is a priority. When kids see that their parents are involved, they take that to mean parents care about how their doing in school. When they see that, students begin to take more pride in their school work. Research from the National Middle School Association and other sources shows that, among other things, parents engagement leads to improved educational performance, promotes better classroom behavior and improves attendance.

Another benefit of Meet the Teacher Night is that it gives you the opportunity to walk in your child’s footsteps and see the environment in which they’ll learn. You’ll know where you child will be seated, how long a walk they have from one class to the next and what coursework will be like. When you’re aware of what your child’s day will be like, and what assignments will be required, you will have a better understanding of how you can help your child succeed.

Finally, Meet the Teacher Night is also a great way for you to get to know the teachers, administrators and support staff at your child’s school. You’ll learn a little bit about the teaching style of your child’s teacher, what resources are available to support them and about ways you can take an active role as partner in your child’s education.