Parent Participation
Parents are vital to the success of the school and have many opportunities to be involved in their child's learning. Some of the various ways parents participate at Apple Orchard School are:
- Parent Substitutes: Parents are encouraged to sign up as parent substitutes. Parent substitutes may assist in the classrooms whenever a teacher has a planned absence or professional day.
- Parent Class Evenings: Parents and staff plan and coordinate these evenings in October. At the Parent Class Evenings, parents learn more about what happens during their child's typical school day.
- Parent Workshops: Informal workshops are offered throughout the year. The focus is on the challenges and difficulties that concern families with young and older children. In these groups, parents discuss issues such as sibling rivalry, discipline, effects from divorce, loss, toilet training, local area schools, and a range of other topics.
- Expert Speakers: At various times throughout the year, Apple Orchard School welcomes speakers who are experts in areas such as parent education, childhood development, child psychology, and more. These educational events are a great resource for parents, teachers and alumni.
- Volunteer Help: Parents are an important part of our two major fundraising events that support scholarships and teacher development. We welcome all parents to help with Scholarship Fair planning. For more information, please visit our Scholarship Fair page.
To volunteer, contact your child's teacher or stop by the Silo office!
