For Parents: Parent-Teacher Conference Questions and Tips

If you’re a parent, deciding what to say at parent-teacher conferences can feel intimidating. A little preparation beforehand, however, can help you feel confident and ready to discuss your child’s progress. Put together a list of questions you’d like to ask your child’s teacher beforehand so you have a few discussion points ready before you walk in.

Here are some examples of questions to ask at parent-teacher conferences:

• What do you see as my child’s strengths and weaknesses?
• How has my child progressed over the year?
• What is my child like in class?
• What can I do to help my child learn at home?

While the teacher discusses your child’s progress, try to listen and keep an open mind. Constructive criticism can sometimes be hard to hear, especially when you understand your child’s unique background and challenges better than anyone. However, remember that the teacher likely has your child’s best interest in mind and work together to support your child’s learning. If it would be helpful, take a few notes during the meeting that you can reference later.

Recognize that parent-teacher conferences take a lot of planning, often outside of an educator’s regular hours. After the conference, send a thank-you note to your child’s teacher to let them know you appreciate their time. If you’d like to get more involved in school events, let them know how you’d like to help.

Students are welcome to celebrate the 100th Day of School with one of the following on Thursday

• 100 Days Shirt
• 100 items decorated on a shirt
• Dress like you're 100 years old

Our School Wide Attendance Goal for the Year is 97%

Attendance Incentive- The classroom is working on spelling out ATTENDANCE. Each day everyone is in attendance (including the teacher), and the classroom earns a letter of the word. Once they spell out ATTENDANCE, the class will celebrate! The teacher will decide on the celebration in his/her classroom.

The winning grade level each week will earn a special dress-up day: Hat Day, PJ Day, etc. Teacher choice for Friday of the following week.

PK-77

K-92

1-91

2-93 Winner!

3-92

4-93 Winner!

5-92

All-92

Instruction starts immediately at 7:40 a.m. If your child is consistently absent or tardy, they will have gaps in their learning.

Attendance and tardy letters will be sent home with students and emailed to those who have chronic absences and /or excessive tardies. Per Tex. Educ. Code § 25.093, truancy will be filed on chronic absences. If you need support, please reach out to Mrs. Taylor.

Parents, BISD sent the following email, and we want you to choose Brock. As a substitute teacher at Brock, you can arrive with your student, substitute while your child is in school, and then leave with your student at the end of the day. We want you to join our substitute team and call Brock your home away from home.

Careers in BISD: Part-time & full-time opportunities available:

Are you interested in part-time or full-time work with a flexible schedule? Burleson ISD is currently hiring substitute teachers!

As a substitute teacher, you can make $90-$110 per day.

• Enjoy the flexibility of part-time or full-time work.

• Work conveniently while your child is at school.

• Choose to substitute at your child’s school or any other campus in the district.

• Earn extra incentives for more days worked in a pay period.

To learn more and submit your application, visit Join Our Team.

Middle of the Year MAP Fluency Testing Window K-2: Monday, January 22nd - Friday, February 2nd

• Thursday, February 1st- 100th Day of School * you can wear 100 items, 100th day shirt, or dress like 100 years old.
• Friday, February 2nd- Kerr Band Tour 1:00 pm
• Monday, February 5th- Counselor Appreciation Week
• Friday, February 9th- Permission Slips due for Colgate Mobile Van *first come, first serve
• Thursday, February 15th- 4th six weeks ends 2nd-5th
• Friday, February 16th- Student Holiday
• Monday, February 19th- School Holiday
• Tuesday, February 20th- Beginning of the 5th six weeks 2nd-5th
• Tuesday, March 5th- 5th to Camp Carter 2 day trip
• Thursday, March 7th- Open House 5:30-7:00
• Monday, March 11th- Friday, March 15th- Spring Break
• Thursday, March 21st- Colgate Mobile Van
• Friday, March 29th- School Holiday

Email: kkimberling@bisdmail.net
Website: https://www.burlesonisd.net/brock
Location: 12000 Oak Grove Rd S, Burleson, TX, USA
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