Parent
Participation
The
most frequently asked question about the school is about co-oping:
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What
does it mean? |
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What
do I have to do? |
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How
often do I have to be in school? |
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Am
I qualified?” |
BCNS
believes in parental involvement and tries to make classroom participation as
enjoyable for the parent/guardian as it is for the children. No special
skills are needed except a willingness to learn from your child and the
teachers.
Classes are well staffed by professional teachers. However, because the Nursery
School relies on parental help, all co-oping responsibilities are mandatory and
must be taken seriously.
Time
Commitment
Parents/guardians
should expect to spend two “co-op days” per month in the classroom. In
addition, parents/guardians must sign up for two “sub days”, for which the
parent/guardian must remain available until class time. Grandparents, relatives
and English speaking nannies who spend a significant amount of time with the
child are welcome to co-op for half of this requirement. Parents who have two
or more children in the school may be required to co-op fewer days in each
individual classroom.
Specific Duties
Co-oping
adults are required to arrive at least fifteen minutes early to help prepare
for the day. When you are co-oping, you are responsible for providing the
classroom snack and drink. You should ask the staff how you can best
assist them and the children. You should expect to have fun and enjoy the time
with your child and child’s classmates.
BCNS
also holds the following events, in which all families are required to
participate:
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Three mandatory parent
meetings per year:
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Two major fun-filled fund-raising events:
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Three clean-up work days
per year –
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Several All-School Event or Jobs.
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