Parent Talk!
Chapter One
SECTION ONE:
SUMMER
Gearing Up for
School Success
"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home
to think about besides homework." Lily Tomlin as "Edith Ann"
Snapshot #1:
My Child Has the Back-to-School Blues
My child is starting a new school and is very
concerned about the new school year. He is
anxious about making new friends, meeting
new teachers, and not knowing the school
building or the neighborhood and its
surroundings. To tell the truth, I am anxious too.
What should I do?
Parent-to-Parent Tip:
For a successful start to the school
year, bring Getting to Know My
Child (Worksheet #5, page 116)
to your first parent-teacher
conference.
Tip: Elementary/Middle/High:
Call the school before the first day to find out if
and when it is open. If it is, pay the school a
visit. See if you and your child can meet the new
teachers before school starts and tour the building to
become more comfortable with it. You may want to call
beforehand to make sure that the principa ... read full excerpt from Parent Talk!: The Art of Effective Communication With the School and Your Child ebook
