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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
- Parents Page
| Parent Involvement |
Schools do their best job educating children when they have the parents as their partners. Parents who take an
interest in the education of their children can have a strong, positive influence on their children’s success in school.
Some of the many ways for you to be involved at Washington Elementary are:
interest in the education of their children can have a strong, positive influence on their children’s success in school.
Some of the many ways for you to be involved at Washington Elementary are:
- Join the PTO (Parent Teachers Organization).
Attend Family Fridays and Coffee with the Principal
Volunteer in the classroom.
Assist with fund-raisers and special projects.
Share your career and/or talents within the classroom.
Submit your name for election to the School Site Council and School Governance Team.
| Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) |
Washington PTO is a group of parents and teachers committed to the enrichment of our children's education and
school experience.
Our goals include arranging activities and special events throughout the year; increasing communication between
school and home via newsletter, the notice board and general meetings; fundraising to provide additional equipment
and support for the school and coordinating volunteers to help the students and staff wherever the need arises.
We invite you to support your child's educational experience by becoming an active participant in our parent / teacher
group.
There is a place for all at whatever level commitment best suits your needs.
Drop in to the parent room - Room 18 - anytime for a chat or to help out...or email us.
school experience.
Our goals include arranging activities and special events throughout the year; increasing communication between
school and home via newsletter, the notice board and general meetings; fundraising to provide additional equipment
and support for the school and coordinating volunteers to help the students and staff wherever the need arises.
We invite you to support your child's educational experience by becoming an active participant in our parent / teacher
group.
There is a place for all at whatever level commitment best suits your needs.
Drop in to the parent room - Room 18 - anytime for a chat or to help out...or email us.
| Homework Policy / Parent's Pledge |
Completing homework and handing it in on time are THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT. Homework
activities also provide a good opportunity for parents to take an interest in their child’s school work, and to give
support and encouragement.
Assigned homework amounts will be gradually increased from a few minutes each day in the early grades to an
average of 40 minutes to one-and-a-half hours in the upper grades. Teachers understand that students also have
other important interests and responsibilities outside the classroom that contribute to learning and growth. Teachers
also know that children need time to play. Therefore, they do not assign more homework than they think students will
be able to complete and still have time for these other activities.
PARENT’S PLEDGE
activities also provide a good opportunity for parents to take an interest in their child’s school work, and to give
support and encouragement.
Assigned homework amounts will be gradually increased from a few minutes each day in the early grades to an
average of 40 minutes to one-and-a-half hours in the upper grades. Teachers understand that students also have
other important interests and responsibilities outside the classroom that contribute to learning and growth. Teachers
also know that children need time to play. Therefore, they do not assign more homework than they think students will
be able to complete and still have time for these other activities.
PARENT’S PLEDGE
- 1) I will provide a quiet place where my child can work.
2) I will check that all homework assignments are completed each night.
3) I will remember that homework is my child’s work—not mine.
4) I will ask about what happened in school each day.
5) I will encourage my child to use the local public library regularly.
6) I will see that there are always books and newspapers in my house.
7) I will provide activities and trips that relate to school work.
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