New School Parent Teacher Organization: 2016-17

Mission Statement The mission of the New School Parent Teacher Organization is to: Enhance and support the educational experience at our school, To develop a closer connection between two sections of the school, Georgian and English between our school and home By encouraging parent involvement through volunteerism. New School Parent Teacher Organization is an entirely volunteer effort and has no intention of engaging in fundraising or charging dues.

Why Family and Community Engagement Matters Partnership and student achievement are closely linked: It has been found that Students whose families are involved in their learning earn better grades, enroll in higher- level programs, have higher graduation rates, and are more likely to go to college. Partnerships build public support for schools: Higher levels of respect and trust from community, better teacher morale, higher ratings of teachers by families, more success at implementing school reforms. Families can help schools overcome challenges: Collaboration between the parents and teachers to identify challenges, discuss productive approaches, and design and implement possible solutions. Educators benefit from partnerships: Educators can learn a great deal from parents: knowledge and perspective about their children, their culture and values, and the strengths and problems of their communities. Henderson, A. T. et al. (2007). Beyond the Bake Sale. New York, NY: New Press

How can you support? Be a powerful voice for children Serve as a relevant resource for families and communities Act as a strong advocate for the education and well- being of every child We believe every family wants the best for their child and has something to contribute to ensure your child’s success. We invite each of you to share your time and talents to support our students’ success.

How can we bring about more interaction? Organize sporting events Organize an auction/flea market Community picnic: Where staff, parents and students participate Organize Book swaps

What we as a school can offer Georgian/Russian/English classes. Saturday sport events in the school court. Georgian singing dancing classes once a week. Cafe can be kept open on Saturdays We are the PTO and together everyone achieves more…...

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