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Email: sam.cox@deltaschools.com
Website: pk8.deltaschools.com
Location: 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, USA
Phone: 970-527-4882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pk8.ppo

Our parent teacher conferences are coming up this week. Parents play a crucial role in a child's education, and your collaboration with your child's teacher can make a significant difference in their personal and academic growth.

One way to foster this collaboration is through regular communication with teachers, including parent-teacher conferences. Here are some ways that parent-teacher conferences help support students:

• A Partnership for Success: Parents and Teachers
• By working together, parents and teachers can create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
• Understanding Your Child's Progress
• Parent-teacher conferences offer an opportunity to gain insight into your child's progress and development. During these meetings, teachers can provide you with a comprehensive overview of your child's academic achievements, strengths, and areas where they may need extra support. This information is invaluable in helping you understand your child's learning style and their individual needs.
• Addressing Concerns Early
• One of the key benefits of parent-teacher conferences is the chance to address any concerns or questions you may have about your child's education. Teachers are there to listen, provide guidance, and collaborate with you to find solutions. Whether it's a struggling subject, behavioral issues, or any other matter, early intervention can make a significant difference in your child's success.
• Setting Goals Together
  
• During conferences, parents and teachers can set academic and behavioral goals for the child. These goals provide a roadmap for both home and school to work together in achieving specific milestones. When parents and teachers align their efforts toward these objectives, the child receives consistent support and encouragement, leading to greater success.
• Open Communication is Key
• Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful parent-teacher partnership. Parents should feel comfortable reaching out to teachers throughout the school year, not just during formal conferences. Teachers, in turn, value and encourage open communication with parents. If you have questions, concerns, or simply want to check in on your child's progress, don't hesitate to contact the teacher. Remember, you are a team, and working together is the best way to support your child's education.
• Building Trust and a Supportive Community
• By actively participating in parent-teacher conferences and maintaining open communication, you not only support your child but also help build trust and a supportive community within the school. This positive atmosphere benefits all students and enhances the overall educational experience.

Wether you are the parent of a K-5 student and have a scheduled conference, or are the parent of a 6th-8th grade parent and have drop-in conferences, please make every effort to visit with your child's teachers on either Monday or Thursday this week.

Thank you!

The first week of October every year, is official student count week. This is the time period when the state records official student enrollment at each school. The student count from this week will determine the amount of school funding Delta County School District receives from the State of Colorado. It is critical that every student is accounted at school this week! To promote attendance this week, our Student Council has created an attendance contest:

Next week Student Council is hosting a class attendance contest. Starting Tuesday, October 1st and each day thereafter the percentage of students who are here from each class will be posted in the commons and the doors to each classroom. At the end of the week, the percentages will be averaged and the winning class will receive a popsicle party from student council.

Please send your student to school this week!

K-5 students will NOT have school on September 30th as teacher's prepare student work for the conferences.

K-5 conferences will be held on Monday, September 30 from 1:00-7:30 and Thursday, October 3 from 4:00-7:30pm. K-5 conferences are scheduled by appointment, make sure to send back your conference form.

6th-8th grade students will have a normal school schedule on September 30th.

6-8 conferences will be held on Monday, September 30 from 4:00-7:30 and Thursday, October 3 from 4:00-7:30pm. 6-8 conferences are drop-in appointments, so you may visit any of the middles school teachers during the conference times.

This is a great time to also visit the Scholastic Book Fair!

Next PPO Meeting: Monday, September 16th at 3:45 in the school library - see you there!

PPO is preparing a teacher meal of soup/salad/bread/desert for Parent/Teacher conferences on Monday, September 30th. Please sign up below to bring items for a soup/salad bar for the teachers.

PT Conference Dinner Sign-Up Genius Link

PPO is also looking for volunteers to help man the Book Fair table the week of September 30th. Please sign up below.

Book Fair Volunteers Sign-Up Genius Link

Sam Cox

Principal

Paonia K8 School

970-527-4882

sam.cox@deltaschools.com