We are less than three weeks away from the start of the 2014-15 school year!
As parents, getting involved in all the fun activities St. John Bosco hosts throughout the year is not only a great way to connect with your community, but also a great way to stay involved in your child's school life. Below is some helpful information on getting involved at St. John Bosco through our parent organizations.
As a reminder, school office hours until school starts are by appointment only. Administration and office staff are working throughout the summer and can be reached by phone or email.
Happy summer,
St. John Bosco Catholic School
Marketing and Development Associate
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Decades of research show that when parents are involved in their child's education, students have:
- Higher grades, test scores and graduation rates
- Better school attendance
- Increased motivation, better self-esteem
- Decreased use of drugs and alcohol
- Few instances of violent behavior
The more parents participate in schooling in a sustained way at every level - in advocacy, decision-making and oversight roles, as fundraisers and boosters, as volunteers and para-professionals, and as home teachers - the better for student achievement.
School-age children spend 70% of their waking hours (including weekends and holidays) outside of school. When parents come to school regularly, it reinforces the view in the child's mind that school and home are connected and that school is an integral part of the whole family's life.
The St. John Bosco website and the weekly BITE are going to be your best sources for information on how, when, and where you can lend your time and talents. Our parent groups - School Advisory Board, Dad's Club, Mom's Club and PTO - are active organizations on campus that are always seeking parent involvement. Once school is in session, you will get information from your child's teacher about the many ways you can volunteer in and out of the classroom.
Head over to our website to the Parent Organizations page and check them out!
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