{"id":2641,"date":"2017-09-20T16:16:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T16:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frenchinstitutens.com\/school\/?page_id=2641"},"modified":"2017-10-26T19:39:12","modified_gmt":"2017-10-26T19:39:12","slug":"family-involvement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/frenchinstitutens.com\/school\/about\/family-involvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Involvement"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1505924320206{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]At the French School, we understand the need for open communication between staff and parents and we offer a variety of ways for parents to become involved in their child\u2019s learning.\u00a0 Below are some ways parents can become involved in their child\u2019s journey of learning a new language:<\/p>\n

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Cercle des Parents<\/h2>\n

Through our parent association, Le Cercle des Parents<\/em> (Circle of Parents), we invite all parents to come together and organize fun activities and events for the entire school. Parent are encouraged to participate and bring ideas.<\/p>\n

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Parent Volunteers<\/h2>\n

Throughout the school year, we invite parents to come in and volunteer for various events\u00a0and projects that take place in their child\u2019s classroom. This may include volunteering to bring in treats or decorations for the classroom Halloween or Valentine\u2019s Day party, coming into class and assisting with art or cooking projects, participating in cultural presentations, or reading to the children during story time.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Parent Observations<\/h2>\n

At certain times during the school year, we ask that parents come in and observe their child\u2019s class during a regular school day. This gives parents insight into how their children participate and function in a typical day. The administrative staff coordinates directly with parents and teachers to find convenient times for these observations.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Spring Show<\/h2>\n

Each year, the French School and Continuing Education students put on a special program for parents, family, and friends during which they perform songs and dances learned throughout the school year. The Grande Section participates in a special graduation ceremony to celebrate completing three years of \u00e9cole maternelle<\/em>. After the show, the entire French School community meets and mingles during a family-friendly reception while congratulating the children on their accomplishments throughout the school year.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0French Classes for Parents<\/h2>\n

Embark on a French journey along with your child! We encourage non-French speaking parents to take classes at the French Institute of the North Shore<\/a>\u00a0 to join their children in learning French. The opportunity to practice vocabulary and pronunciation with your child is mutually beneficial, reinforcing learning and improving retention. Classes are conveniently scheduled for parents in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays for beginning through advanced levels. Can this link open up the FINS website in a new tab?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]