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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To all the teachers out there, how can parents be more helpful this upcoming school year? [/quote]

You are very kind to ask, thank you!  
Here's a list:
1) If you are so inclined, ask the teacher periodically what the classroom needs (ie, more tissues) and get it.  I'm talking $10 worth, not $100.
2) Send your child to school with appropriate clothing, fed breakfast if you can and if not, bring them early so they can eat school breakfast.  Teach them to open and close their own bookbag.  Teach them to tie their shoes (or start to teach them).  Teach them to respect adults (as well as their own boundaries).
3) Be kind.  If you hear other parents trash talking a teacher or the school, stand up for us!  There's always more than one way to perceive a situation and sometimes we do things for reasons around confidentiality.  If you see something that we're doing that you really like, send us an email and cc our principal.  I have one teacher friend who, the only reason she didn't quit last year, was because she had a few parents who really became her cheerleaders.  She's quite honestly the best teacher I know and I am grateful to those parents.
4) Don't be afraid to post positive stuff about your child's school on social media
5) If masks get reinstated, please just wear them.  Don't go to board meetings to protest.  Just do what you are asked to do.  Don't go to board meetings about books you want banned.  If you don't want your child reading a certain book, talk with the teacher and your child to ensure your child doesn't read it.[/quote]

I'm the person who posted this. Thanks for this response. I feel like my spouse and I already do this, but I am always willing to hear other ways that I can be helpful. I appreciate teachers and all they do (especially during covid), so thank you for your service to our children![/quote]

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