National Parent Involvement Week

Urbana School District #116 encourages parents, teachers and staff to participate in National Parent Involvement Week, November 15-19. Schools understand that parents are busy people, but during Parent Involvement Week the district will be highlighting the many different ways parents can get involved in their child’s education.

No matter how little or how much time we have, there are many ways to positively impact a child’s education at school and at home. Volunteering and attending school functions are important and valuable ways to get involved, but playing a role in students’ success begins at home. Urbana School District encourages parents to ask your child about school, review homework and make time for meaningful dinner conversations, trips, games, reading time, and daily routines. Teachers, staff and administrators will help in this process by maintaining good communication with parents and creating a warm, welcoming place for parents, families and community members.

Several events will be highlighted during parent involvement week including, Family Reading Nights, PTA Meetings, UMS/UHS basketball games and other events within the district. Parents, students and families are encouraged to attend these events and participate in parent involvement activities at home. Urbana School District would like to remind parents that when they get involved and stay involved, all students achieve at a higher level.

National Parent Involvement Week Activities November 15-19, 2010

-November 15th - All Elementary Schools Band Concert - Urbana Middle School
-November 18th - Family Reading Night - Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
-November 18th - Drop Everything And Read - Prairie Elementary School
-November 18th - Family Reading Night -Wiley Elementary School
-November 19th - Talent Show - Thomas Paine Elementary School

There are many opportunities to get involved in your child's education. Consider attending a parent/teacher meeting, athletic events and booster/club activities.

November 9th - Family Information Night UHS
November 15th - Leal PTA meeting
November 16th - School Board Meeting - Central Office
November 18th - Yankee Ridge PTA meeting
November 15, 16,17,18 Boys and Girls basketball - UMS November 18, 19 - Girls Basketball - UHS

Contact: Jennifer Frerichs
217-384-3565
 jfrerichs@usd116.org