Additional Involvement Ideas

• Participate in PTA's Teacher Appreciation Week by organizing a breakfast or lunch.
• Get to know your child's teacher by introducing yourself and scheduling a brief meeting.
• Create a community bulletin board at the school to post information or ideas.
• Participate in PTA's Take Your Family to School Week, celebrated each February.
• Participate in American Education Week, sponsored by the National Education Association by visiting the school and classroom.
• Record yourself reading books onto tapes so children with reading challenges can enjoy them.
• Host a block meeting at your home with other parents to discuss/share school issues and info.
• Offer to drive other students/families to school-related events they wouldn't otherwise be able to attend.
• Invite other parents to join you when you volunteer at school.
• Join your local PTA.

Whether you spend three hours or three months volunteering in a way that works for you, remember that you're not just helping your child for the school year—you're setting him up for success throughout his entire academic career.



Additional Resources

• National Parent-Teacher Association
• Three for Me
• Parental Information and Resource Centers
• Education.com