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 We want parents
to feel welcome in the school and encourage them to visit in their child's class
and to participate actively in the activities of the school. The following are some
of the many opportunities that parents have to become involved and share in their
child's school experience.
Board of Directors
The Roosevelt Island Day Nursery is run by a Parent Board of Directors. The Board
acts as a liaison between the staff and the parents and helps plan programs, monitors
fiscal affairs, and runs fundraising events to support the scholarship fund. Other
opportunities to get involved include becoming a class parent, assisting with fundraising
activities and volunteering in the classrooms.
Meetings and Conferences
At the Day Nursery, we provide opportunities for meeting regularly with parents.
Classroom meetings to learn about the curriculum are held in October and further
meetings are scheduled throughout the year. Formal individual conferences (both
Parent/Teacher and Family) are scheduled in November, January and May of each school
year.
One of the special things we do at the Day Nursery is our Family Conferences which
provide the opportunity for the family, parents and child, to meet with the teachers.
We strongly support the idea of the family and school working together to promote
the child's development in all areas. Teachers are also available throughout the school
year to answer questions and schedule additional meetings as needed.
Holidays and Classroom Celebrations
One of the advantages of our international school population is the wealth of holidays
that are celebrated by our families. We are eager to share these holidays with all
the children. We celebrate holidays by emphasizing the aspects that are appropriate
to the children. We sing songs, make arts and crafts, and cook special foods. Parents
are invited to help plan and participate in these holiday celebrations.
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