School - Parent Communication
Ongoing communication between school and home is an integral component of every child’s education. Sharing information on a regular basis is especially valuable in a school where learning occurs primarily through an emergent curriculum model; one that responds to children’s interests, questions and needs.
Communication is a shared responsibility between home and school. Our objective is to communicate in ways that are both reasonable and appropriate for all concerned. Given this, parents are required to telephone, eMail, drop-by and/or leave notes, when additional information is requested or needs to be shared.

The following outlines the methods of communication used by the faculty at The Mabin School:


Personal
• One-to-one parent-teacher meetings
• Teacher-Class meetings with all parents
• Open invitations to visit classes

School Website
• Information for prospective families
• General school news and information
• Classroom updates

eMail
• Sent to all families, individuals and classroom representatives, as required

Newsletters
• Our weekly school newsletter, "The Choosing Times”
• Class newsletters from individual teachers
• Weekly homework letters (Grades 4 - 6)

Students
• Student-Led conferences
• Interviews
• Meetings
• Portfolios

Report Cards
• Twice a year from specialists, all classes
• Twice a year from classroom teachers, Grades 1 - 6
• End of year from Kindergarten teachers

Information Packages
• Curriculum Night Information
• Family Handbook
• School Brochure

Posted
• Bulletin boards on both exterior and interior walls
• White board posted at front entrance gate

Telephone Calls
• From teachers and classroom representatives, as required

Other
• Open Houses
• Parent Nights and Presentations
• Celebrations/Fundraisers/Concerts