PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
There will be many times and ways you can get involved in your child's preschool  and daycare experience. You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in any or all of these. Some examples of ways to be involved include: 

• Chaperoning on field trips
• Lending objects for units of study
• Coming and talking about your job, when asked
• Helping your child at home with the concepts we are studying here (see monthly newsletter)
• Helping your child prepare for "Show and Tell"
• Helping to provide treats or other items for our parties
• Attending your child's birthday party
• Coming in to read to the class
• Volunteering to help with projects or games

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Birthdays are a special time and we like to celebrate them by holding birthday parties for each child. You are welcome to bring a special snack for your child to share at school. You are welcome to join your child during his/her birthday party. If you choose to send party bags to school, please make sure there is one for every child in the class. Gifts for the birthday child tend to cause problems in Indonesian culture. When someone is given a gift, whether it is intentional or not, they are also given a debt. We ask that if you wish to give a gift to the birthday child, that you do it outside of school. 

FIELD TRIPS 
As part of illumiNation, field trips will be planned occasionally. Prior to each trip, information will be sent home detailing the date, time, cost, location, chaperones, etc. The permission slip must be signed and returned to the teacher in order for the child to attend. We welcome parents to join us for trips. Parents will be requested to provide a car seat for the day if they want their child to be in one.

COMMUNICATION
Communication between home and school is extremely important in order to ensure the success of your child. Please feel free to discuss any concerns you have with your child's teacher or the Center Director. It may not be possible for you to have a long conversation with your child's teacher at drop-off or pick-up times as the teachers are responsible for supervising all of the children in their care. If you have a special concern, a meeting or phone conference may be arranged. illumiNation provides many opportunities for parents to receive information on the progress of their child as well as the activities and events at our Center. The following details the types of communication that parents will receive: 

• Monthly Reports: A monthly report will be prepared for each child. This will provide parents with an overview of the child's performance throughout the month. Information on meals, toileting, sleep, learning progress, play, development and child's overall mood will be included on this form.
• Parent Conferences: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled two times per year, or more often by request. This conference will summarize each child's progress in our program. Conferences will be scheduled in November and May. Parents are welcome to schedule a conference at any time.
• Website: Information about upcoming activities and events will be posted on the website. Please check the site regularly to keep informed about our upcoming events.