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Building a strong foundation of skills in reading is central to our mission of educating every child to their highest potential. For example, Ms. Ishimatsu works with her students in a small group each day to ensure students are getting direct support on the skills they need. She is working hard to ensure all her students are readers by third grade.

The Importance of Parent Involvement in Schooling Research shows that youth whose parents are actively involved in their schooling are more engaged in school. Students are less likely to be delinquent or drop out, and more likely to achieve higher grades and standardized test scores. Joyce Epstein of the National Network of Partnership Schools developed a framework for understanding six different kinds of parent involvement: 

1. Parenting: families establish home environments that support children’s learning

2. Communicating: families and schools engage in effective two-way communications about student expectations and progress

3. Volunteering: parents directly support the classroom or school

4. Learning at home: families help students with homework and school-related decisionmaking and planning

5. Decision making: parents are involved in school decisions

6. Community collaboration: community services are resources integrated to strengthen schools and families

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From the start of the day to the end, we want your child to have a safe, happy and healthy school day. Please review our handbook for helpful information and expectations.