Principal's Message
Progress reporting conferences officially kick off next week and this might be the first experience of this kind for some families. As the father of three boys, I have experienced a variety of emotions during parent-teacher conferences. Below are a few steps that you can take to make the most of your conference. Before the Conference:
• Ask your child if (s)he has any concerns or anything that (s)he would like you to mention to the teacher.
• Ask your child to talk you through the day so that you get an idea of what is or isn’t going well.
• Prepare a few questions for the teacher. For example:
What can I do at home to support my child’s learning?
Who does my child interact with during unstructured time at school?
Write down a few ideas that you think are important to share with the teacher.
What does your child enjoy doing outside of school?
Changes at home that might disrupt learning (a new baby, illness in the family, or divorce)
During the Conference:
• The conferences are only 25 minutes (please be on time).
• Ask your most important questions first in case time runs out.
• Take notes and don’t be shy to ask for an explanation.
Schedule a follow up meeting if necessary.
After the Conference
• Discuss the conference with your child and focus on the positive.
• Stay involved in your child’s education.
Read to your child and have your child read to you
Check homework
Join the PTA
Limit TV
Talk to your child everyday about school
Feedback about the conference is encouraged.
A note works well because it allows you to take your time and process your thoughts.
We look forward to this opportunity to effectively communicate with all Larrabee families.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Eric Paige
PICTURES
If you have any questions regarding your child’s individual pictures please contact Nancy Schubeck at 738-0441
Conference Snacks
Snacks are needed for the parent/teacher conferences. If you would like to provide a snack please contact Laura Nelson 714-1267.
ART CLASSES
These are the class that are available for the following early release dates:
Wednesday, November 18—Silk Painting K-2
Thursday, November 19 - Silk Painting 3-5
Friday, November 20—Beads and Wire
Monday, November 23—Dioramas
Tuesday, November 24—Bean Bags
Wednesday, November 25—Newspaper Sculpture
Teacher: Janet Lehwalder
Cost: $18.00 per class
Times: 12:30-4:00pm
To register please contact Anne Flinn at 676-6424 or fill out the registration form that was sent home on Thursday November 12th and return by Monday, November 16th.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Please check your child’s VIP folder for conference times and dates. If you need to make any changes please contact Anne Flinn at 676-6424 as soon as possible.
SCRIP
Please consider purchasing SCRIP/Gift cards before you head out to buy your holiday groceries - we have Haggen, Food Pavilion, Community Food Co-op and Fred Meyer on hand. Stop buy the office during regular school hours or contact Nancy Schubeck at 738-0441 to make pick up or drop off arrangements.
Thank you for your continued support of the
Larrabee students and PTA.
The winner of the October incentive raffle drawing for the $25.00 Haggen card is Todd Haskell!! Remember for every $100 worth of SCRIP you purchase during the month of November you will automatically be entered into the incentive raffle for a $25.00 Haggen or Food Pavilion card.
Jog-A-Thon Update
To date we have collected 120 envelopes and have raised over $7,000. If you have not turned your pledge envelopes in yet please do so soon. Currently Mr. Paige’s hair color contest is tied between the color green and the color blue!!
