Otsego Elementary School Faculty Handbook - Half Hollow Hills

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT (CONTINUED)
• COMMUNICATION – Establish a “method” of getting notices and
materials home each day and a specific way to communicate with
parents. Indicate all ways you will be sharing information with them
(i.e. newsletters, e-board). Let parents know how best to contact you.
Inform them of the upcoming parent-teacher conference times.
• CHARACTERIZING THE CLASS – Refrain from characterizing your
class in any way (“slower/brighter than last year’s class,” “full of
behavior problems”). Do not imply that discipline problems, materials,
or other difficulties will affect instruction or the overall rate of progress.
• HANDOUTS – Make absolutely sure that any handouts you distribute
are correct and up to date. Some of the information you have
distributed in past years may no longer be accurate, especially in light
of curriculum and assessment changes. Be sure to read everything
you distribute completely and be sure it says exactly what you want it
to say.
Reminder: All materials MUST be approved by an administrator
prior to distribution.
• CLASSROOM DISPLAYS – It is always a good idea to have student
work displayed or hanging up throughout the room. It is also a good
idea to have student-produced materials available for parents to look
through at each child’s desk. Make sure, however, that these
assignments are satisfactory and presentable. Remember, ALL
students must be represented when hanging work in the classroom.