WELCOME TO 2010-2011
Where PARENT INVESTORS partner with STAFF INVESTORS to IMPACT STUDENT LIVES THROUGH WHAT THEY LEARN!
Each quarter you will receive a Principal's Pearl of wisdom that can make the difference in your child's school journey. Visit this site to know what is going on and how to make the most out of this school year for your family!
Principal's Pearl
BE AN ACTIVE PARTNER: Somebody who is involved in an activity with somebody else. That's us!
Evidence: Parents go beyond normal limits to enroll their children in Princeton. They know that total involvement is expected of the parents, children and staff. Research shows that this is a big part of student success. Parents and staff members are willing to go beyond the minimum expectations just to increase the success rate of children. Everyone is responsible for his/her part and is accountable to one another.
Invest: To contribute time, energy, or effort to an activity, project, or undertaking in the expectation of a benefit, or a future return. That's us!
Evidence: (1) Staff members join the team knowing the expectations for excellence. Each Princeton staff member displays a strong work ethic, a commitment to continuous professional development in learning better ways to meet the needs of students and how to communicate with parents, community members and other stakeholders. Princeton staff expectations for themselves are very high which can be seen through the investment of time, effort, and resources to be prepared for each day.
(2) Parents have agreed verbally and otherwise to be a part of the PTA, parent seminars, sneak previews and conferences to ensure the success of their children. Princeton parents know that they can not shift this responsibility onto the school or anyone else. Princeton Parents understand that “Parents are a child’s first and most influental teachers.” Princeton Parents know that their partnership make the difference at Princeton Elementary School.
Investment: Time, effort, money, talents, abilities that are invested with the goal of making a profit; a contribution of something such as time, energy, or effort to an activity, project, or undertaking, in the expectation of a benefit.
According to this review of recent research published by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (2002), students with involved parents, no matter what their income or background, are more likely to:
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Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs
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Be promoted, pass their classes and earn credits
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Attend school regularly
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Have better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to school
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Graduate and go on to post-secondary education
Furthermore, studies show that families of all income and education levels, and from all ethnic and cultural groups, are engaged in supporting their children's learning at home. That's us!
Aren’t you glad you made the choice to form this partnership to invest in the greatest investment you have…your children?
We are involved in all activities that affect the success of our children. We understand the importance of involvement. We at Princeton know that parents pursued this opportunity for their children to attend Princeton and we are humbled by this awesome opportunity and responsibility to help your child reach his/her potential. That’s why we sacrifice our personal time and resources to prepare for your children and prepare for parent sessions. Like you, we want the best for your child.
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TEST YOURSELF:
1.Did you come to the last PTA meeting?
2.Will you attend the next PTA meeting?
3.Did you volunteer to be a Room Parent? Do you understand the importance of having Room Parents?
4.Did you invest (volunteer) at all this month?
5.Will you attend the upcoming parent seminars to learn about such topics as: Parent and Principal Forums; Understanding Test Results and How to Help Your Child; Strategies for Helping Your Child(ren) Achieve Academic goals; How Important is Homework and What Parents Can Do To Make This A Scuccessful Learning Time; Parent & StudentPreparation for Fifth (5th) Graders Transition to Sixth (6th) Grade.
(You may submit a topic you would like to learn more about in a parent seminar to cward2@bhm.k12.al.us )
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