How to Be an Active Family Member
at the Morse
When families become involved in their student’s education, everyone benefits! Research has shown that parent/guardian involvement benefits students, parents, teachers and schools, whether the program is at the preschool, elementary or high school level. For some parents, being involved in the school may not be a familiar concept, or one that they are comfortable with. Family involvement comes in many shapes and sizes. It is the Morse School’s wish that all families find even the smallest way to be involved.
Here are some benefits of parent/guardian involvement for students:
–More positive attitudes toward school
–Higher achievement in reading
–Completion of more homework
–Observing more similarities between family and school.
Find out how you can get involved >>
Do You Know?
What to do when you child will not attend school? What to do if your child's afternoon transportation plan is being changed? About the Family Information Station? Get the answers to these questions and many more >>
Meet Our New Literacy & Math Coaches!
We're delighted to introduce Literacy Coach Melissa Aizanman and Math Coach Liz Vincent. Get to know them a bit with this handy Q&A. Read on >>
What is the "Apple" of the Week?
Each week in grades JK-5, students will be awarded “Apple Student of the Week.” Children are awarded this because they have (in some manner) displayed the core virtue of the month or put good effort into following the Morse School code. Miss Pat or Mrs. Headley presents the weekly apple awards in each classroom (actually it is a big bowl of fruit that students can choose from). The classroom teacher, specialists and support staff, tell either of them who the Apple Awardees are and why they have been selected. This is a very special award, but each classroom can have many children receiving apples every week. By the end of the school year all students have had the honor of being selected more than once.
Morse Garden News
We are so excited to have you visit our CitySprouts growing garden! Please remember that this space is used as an outdoor classroom, with Miss Shay as the teacher. So we ask that you respect these Garden Guidelines >>
CitySprouts: Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer with your child's class to help press apple cider in the school garden! During our Annual Cider Pressing in October and November, we introduce children and teachers to the school garden by setting up an apple press in the garden and teaching kids how to make cider. We would love parent volunteers to help set up, do a little crowd control, and clean up afterwards. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to sign up for a free raffle to win a fun family activity. Come enjoy fresh cider and see how much the kids love being outside in the garden. If interested, contact Andrea Locke at [email protected].
Family Contact Books
Connect with other families! Sign up and customize
your entry in your school's directory/family contact book. Deadline is October 5th. Learn more >>
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