Parents are a child's first teacher. They are also a child's best advocate all through school. To be effective in those roles, parents need information. That is why we have compiled the following list of information for your reference. Many of these are articles that cover a wide variety of topics, which are designed with one goal in mind—to help you help your child become a more successful learner.
Helpful tips for parents:
• How to help your children succeed in school
• Getting beginning readers off to a good start
Helpful resources for parents:
• Annual district notifications
• Guilderland Hooked on Health Committee—Learn more about health and fitness topics
• Bullying prevention—Learn more about how to stop this intentional, hurtful act
• Suicide prevention—Warning signs, crisis hotlines and community resources
• Farnsworth Middle School Parenting Collection—FMS parents can borrow helpful books
• If you're a district parent with a child under the age of 5, sign up to receive our quarterly Seeds of Learning preschool newsletter mailed directly to your home at no charge. You may also read the newsletters online.
Parent-teacher associations and organizations
• Altamont Elementary School PTA
• Guilderland Elementary School PTA
• Lynnwood Elementary School PTA
• Pine Bush Elementary School PTA
• Westmere Elementary School PTA
• Farnsworth Middle School PTA
• Guilderland High School PTSA
Want to get involved? Download the building team brochure to find out about volunteer opportunities districtwide.