Author: Casey Korthals - Materese

Mrs. Materese
Welcomes you!

Dear Parents,
Each of my students holds an important role in holding this classroom together. Conferences are a time for you to come see what we have done so for this school year. I look forward to meeting with you and sharing what I have to offer. Inside this pamphlet I have listed some important information about conferences that I feel all parents should be aware of. Please come with any questions or thoughts you may have. I would love to hear them! See you soon!

Mrs. Materese’s
Classroom
Conferences

Helpful Websites for parents to Visit
“Ten Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference”
http://school.familyeducation.com/parents-and-school/parent-teacher-conferences/38585.html\
“Parents Top Tips for Partnering With Your Child’s Teacher”
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/2802
“The Parent-Teacher Conferences: 5 Must Ask Questions”
http://school.familyeducation.com/parents-and-school/parent-teacher-conferences/38586.html

Mrs. Materese’s
Classroom Conferences

Elementary School

Phone: (605) 123-4567
E-mail: korthalsc@pluto.dsu.edu

Parent-Teacher
Conferences

Mrs. Materese’s
Classroom Conferences

It’s that time of year again!

korthalsc@pluto.dsu.edu

Elementary School
Madison, SD 57042

Tips for parents:
Ask your child if there is anything they would like you to discuss with the teacher at conferences.
Write down any thoughts, topics or questions you may have before visiting with the teacher.
Be on time. Each individual conference is scheduled for 30 minutes. I want to be sure we have all that time to discuss and ask questions.
If you absolutely cannot attend conferences, please contact me and we will set up an alternate time.

Information we May discuss during the conference
Your child’s ability to do class work
Performance in academic areas and how your child is doing in relation to standards.
Samples of class work
Books and material your child is using
Standardized test scores
Questions The teacher may ask you
What kinds of activities does your child like to participate in outside of school?
How does your child feel about school this year?
At home, how do you deal with behavior issues?
Does your child have any special interests or talents?
Questions you may ask me
What are some of my child’s strong areas in school? Weak areas?
How does my child act around other kids in the class?
What discipline procedures do you use in the classroom?
Are there any specific things that we can work on at home to help our child do their best in the classroom?
What are the goals for my child this school year?
How can I be involved in my child’s education?

Together we will help them succeed!

Mrs. Materese’s
Classroom Conferences

Elementary School

Phone: (605) 123-4567
E-mail: korthalsc@pluto.dsu.edu