2. Helpful Hints ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

3. AS PARENT & TEACHERS IN EAST RAMAPO  We believe that all students can be successful  We must take responsibility

4. THE PROBLEM MMiddle School age students are vulnerable. They require a support system of both parents and teachers. However, sometimes it is difficult for us to keep in contact. IIn today’s society the value of education is underestimated. DDue to busy schedules parents are unable to attend PTA meetings and other school events. EEducation is not carrying over into the home.

5. STATEMENT OF NEEDS  We need to have parents involved.  We would like parents to be aware of the educational process.  We need parents to feel confident.  We need parents to be our partners.

6. OUR MISSION  To assist children in becoming successful learners.  To empower parents in their child’s education.

7.  Send an email to your child’s teachers. This will also give them a way to contact you. All teachers can be found on the school website. The following page includes a list of email addresses for the English department.  School calendars and website list all events. Check it regularly so you can plan in advance.  Each teacher has a website where they list assignments, projects, and due dates. You can also post a message for them.  All English teachers can be reached in the English Office at (845) 577-6336. WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

8. Mrs. Linko alinko@ercsd.org Ms. Gebbia vgebbia@ercsd.org Mr. Buchman hbuchman@ercsd.org Ms. Darling ddarling@ercsd.org ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CONTACTS (845) 577-6336 Ms. Zamor czamor@ercsd.org

9. Model reading behaviors. Ask your child to read things aloud to you or family member. Recipes Articles Cereal box Picture books Comics Letters home from school Driving directions Activate the closed caption feature on your television so they can read their favorite shows. Share reading experiences and reflect on what was read. Encourage regular visits to the library for entire family. Leave notes for you child to read with information that is important to them. READING AT HOME

10. Ask for updates and explanations about things that are happening in school. Discuss the events on a show they are watching. Discuss predictions and ask for supportive reasoning. Discuss current events. Ask child to take notes on verbal instructions that are important to them. Have your child watch the news and ask them to provide the GIST for each segment. LEARNING AT HOME

11. TEAMWORK

12. A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY…

13. “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” ~ Jane Hull ~