McGilvra Elementary School

Parenting is the most important job in the world.  Our role as a school is to support you in the rearing of your child by providing a structured, purposeful learning and growth experience.  We in turn depend on you, the parents, to be our partners in your child’s education.

Here are a few suggestions on how you as a parent can assure the best possible school experience for your child.

• Be sure your child is at school on time every day.

• Be sure your child is rested.  Nine or ten hours of sleep is recommended.

• Expect your child to deal with anger without verbal abuse or fighting.

• Encourage reading

• Check the homework assignment sheet your child brings home.  Set aside a quiet time for doing homework and see that your child leaves home with it in the morning.

• Be sure your child is prepared to work at school.  He or she should have an organized notebook, pencil and paper, and a bag for carrying books.

• Control TV watching.  A maximum of two hours daily recommended.

• Get to know your child’s teacher and bring concerns in a timely manner.  Compliments are appreciated, too.

• Stay current with school news.  The McGilvra Messenger is sent home with your children every Wednesday (and available on the website); don’t forget to ask your child for it or make it his/her responsibility to give it to you.

• Come to school!  Volunteer!