9/9/08

Across Baltimore County, as schools launch into the 2008-2009 academic year, few events on the calendar are as important as Back to School Night.

The activities, which are scheduled at nearly every Baltimore County public school through mid-September, combine school spirit with plenty of practical and important information for all parents and caregivers.

By attending a Back to School event, parents may learn about upcoming school activities, school protocol and rules, new staff, improvements to the school building over the summer, or many other aspects of school life that can help students as they navigate hallways and learn new schedules during the first few weeks of the school year.

Most importantly, Back to School Night provides the opportunity to meet teachers and administrators, visit classrooms, and receive information about what children will be learning and doing during the school year.
 
And because parent involvement is so vital to a child’s academic success, Back to School Night is a great way for parents to learn about and become involved in the life of their child’s school.

For detailed information about a specific school’s Back to School Night, parents may call their child’s school or visit the BCPS Web site at www.bcps.org/schools

Many schools follow up with parents who were not able to attend Back to School Night.  Parents who missed the opportunity to attend Back to School Night may call schools directly and make an appointment to speak with their child’s teacher.

Parents can also visit www.bcps.org/parents to get tips and information which can help prepare students and families for a positive and productive school year.

 

Story by Bana Miller, communications specialist for Baltimore County Public Schools.  Photos courtesy of Good News Ambassadors at Fifth District Elementary School, Pikesville Middle School, Cockeysville Middle School, and New Town High School.

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