"Being Involved" is Easier Than You May Think

It is hard, with so many demands on our time, to be involved in our children's school lives. But, demonstrating that you value education and place a high priority on school will make a lasting impact on your child. How can you "be involved" in a way that fits your busy lifestyle? Here's some thoughts:

• Read. Every. Day. Set aside 20 minutes to read to your child and/or have them read to you. Would you send your child to their dance recital or baseball game without having gone to practice first? Of course not...nor should we expect kids to be proficient readers without practicing reading on their own. You can be involved by setting this priority in your family.
• Sign up for Class DoJo or SeeSaw, if your child's teacher offers it. You'll be involved  by knowing what is happening in your child's classroom and can interact with teachers through these convenient apps.
• Attend a Kutztown Elementary School Parents' Club meeting. This group of parents work to provide all our students and families with wonderful experiences: field trips, special breakfasts, family events, equipment for our school, and more. Be involved  by attending a meeting once a month or agree to organize an activity! Our next meeting is November 12 at 7:00 in the KES library.
• Participate in Parent-Teacher conferences. Coming at the end of November, be involved  in this opportunity to learn more about your child's experience at school. Sign-up information will be sent home soon.
• Volunteer.  Be involved  in reading to your child's class, helping in our library, assisting with a special project...looking for opportunities to volunteer? Ask your child's teacher or reach out to me at dbarnes@kasd.org!

Whether you have lots of free time or hardly any, you can see the opportunities for involvement are many. Please consider these options and get involved!