Engaging families in the classroom or school sometimes takes some detective work! Finding out about family members’ interests, talents and availability will help you match their situation with yours. Below is a survey that you can adapt to your situation.
Making connections: family involvement survey |
Dear Families,
I am excited about the different interests and talents the families of Room 204 have! You are a valuable resource for our classroom and school. Please take a few moments to fill out this survey. The results of the survey will help me learn more about you and organize opportunities for family involvement.
Sincerely,
[your name]
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Working with students in the classroom
Please check all the activities that you would be willing to do: |
__help with classroom celebrations
__ read books
__ make books |
__help with projects
__tutor or help with make-up work
__ assist with writing |
__ share information about my background
__ share information about my work: which is ________________ |
Other possibilities: __________________________________ |
Assisting teachers in my child’s classroom or grade level |
__ find library books or other resource materials
__ provide materials for class projects |
__ provide food for class events
__ make materials at home or school |
__ make books on tape
__ help supervise lunch or recess
__ assist with field trips |
Other possibilities:: __________________________________ |
Getting together with other parents |
__ discussion group
__ support group for parents
__ social events
__ other: ___________ |
Topics that interest me:
__ [subject matter] in [grade level]
__ parenting
__ student development in [grade level]
__ community resources |
Your
name: _____________________
Student’s name: _____________________
Best day/time to contact me: ___________________________________________
Phones: ________ E-mail: _________ |
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