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School-to-Home Communication

 

Effective communication between the school and the community is incredibly important for the success of our students. When families and schools join forces, we create a strong sense of belonging that goes beyond just being part of a family or an organization. We become one Viking family! This connection brings students a feeling of security that's truly priceless.

When we all communicate and collaborate, we also open up new opportunities for our students. Working together and moving in the same direction allows us to provide consistent support for our students, which is vital.

But most importantly, communication builds trust. It means we can rely on each other to work together and nurture our students' potential to the fullest. And perhaps the most exciting part of communicating is that it gives us a chance to celebrate our students' successes and cheer for our amazing Vikings, whether they're at school or at home.

This sense of community, created through our communication, is greater than what a few people can build on their own. When we talk and share with each other, we lay the strong foundation for our Viking Nation to thrive.

 

Go Vikings!

Elementary Communication Flowchart
Questions About... First Level Contact Second Level Contact Third Level Contact
Grades Classroom Teacher Principal  
Classroom Discipline Classroom Teacher Academic & Behavior Coach Principal
School Discipline Academic & Behavior Coach Principal  Superintendent
Social/Emotional Support Elementary Counselor Principal Superintendent
Attendance Elementary Administrative Assistant Academic & Behavior Coach Principal
Special Education Special Education Teacher Principal
Special Education
Director
504 Elementary Counselor Principal
Special Education
Director
School Procedures Principal  Superintendent  
 
Potterville Elementary will use several different communication methods: 
  • Principal Newsletter (2nd & 4th Sunday of every month)
  • Classroom Newsletters (1st & 3rd Friday of every month)
  • Capturing Kids' Hearts Newsletter (1st Sunday of every month)
  • Elementary Facebook page
  • Family- Teacher Conferences
  • Family Nights
Newsletter April 12 by Mark McGarry