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St.
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There is no question that parent involvement represents an exceptionally
powerful way of making schools more effective, and of dramatically
enriching children's experiences.
Educational researcher Herbert Walberg points out that 12 years of
180 six-hour days in school add up to only 13% of a student's waking,
learning time during the first 18 years of life. The rest, 87% is
spent out of school, primarily at home (Walberg).
So,
in addition to financial support, each family is EXPECTED to participate
in activities at St. Agnes School. It is important to realize that
parental involvement is the life-blood of our small school. It is
requested that each parent find the activity that best suits you and
then get involved.
It is also requested that each family participate in the Fund for
Excellence (a fund raising effort to enhance teacher salaries).
This allows parents the opportunity to show their support of the
faculty.
Additional annual fund raising projects include an Art Auction, a Golf
Tournament and a School Carnival. Occasionally the PTO or Athletic
Association sponsor smaller fund raising projects based on need.
There are numerous opportunities for parents to be involved at
school: Homeroom Mothers/Fathers, Playground Supervisors, Field
Trip Drivers, Kitchen Helpers, Read Aloud, Athletic Coaching, and much
more. Volunteering is satisfying. Not only do your children
love having you at school, it also provides you the opportunity to meet
other parents and feel "connected" to your child's
environment.
Please help us help your child. Be a person who makes a
difference. Be a Volunteer. Get Involved! "Nothing
is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." -Henry
Ford- Source:
Walberg,
Herbert. "Families As Parents in Educational
Productivity." Phi Delta Kappan. Vol. 65, No. 6.
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