Greetings from East Helena!We just wrapped up the first quarter of school and are gearing up for parent-teacher conferences in our schools. This is a chance for teachers and parents to connect and discuss progress in the school year thus far. As a parent myself, I have to admit, I sometimes looked at PT conferences as yet one more thing I had to do, but from the school's perspective, this is a very important opportunity to build that important relationship between school and home.
When teachers and parents are working together toward a common goal of helping a child or young person learn and grow, it is one of the most powerful dynamics I have ever witnessed. The most eff ective teachers are masters at communicating and helping parents know what they can do at home to support their child's learning. And parents who get involved and support the learning process are showing their children they value them and their education.
I hope you're able to be involved in the conference process in a positive, productive fashion. It is a key part of our ongoing eff ort to connect with parents in meaningful ways to support kids. Another great November event is the East Helena Community's observance of Veterans Day.
On 11/11 at 11 a.m. the local VFW will host a parade down Main Street in East Helena from the VFW to the Veterans Memorial at Main Street Park.
This somber and time-honored tradition reminds each of us of the sacrifices made by our veterans so we can enjoy our freedoms. School is.
