Tag Archives: Community

Increasing Parental Engagement

Posted on August 1, 2018 by drellena

Every summer, I spend some significant time looking back on the past year. I do my very best to determine what went well, and areas where I think we need to improve. I then try to chart the course for … Continue reading →

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Using Technology to Improve Your School Culture

Posted on August 16, 2015 by drellena

As we roll into August, the time between now and when teachers return continues to dwindle. There seems like a million and two things that still need to get done, and what seemed like plenty of time in June now … Continue reading →

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My Message to Parents

Posted on June 30, 2015 by drellena

  All of us have had to deal with irate parents. The conversations I have are probably not too much different than the ones you have. Some are adult like in manner and end in an agreement to disagree. Some … Continue reading →

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Make it a Priority to Stay Engaged All Year Long

Posted on September 7, 2014 by drellena

As a new year begins, hopefully we have all set goals and determined things that we will do better this year than last. I know I have. I always say that I am going to spend more time in classrooms … Continue reading →

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