This we believe . . . " Schools do not presume to educate children alone. In today's society genuine family and community involvement are fundamental components of successful schools for young adolescents. Too many parents mistakenly become less involved in middle school believing that their children need less support at this level. Continuing parental involvement is as important as ever, so schools must take the initiative to develop needed home-school bonds. Frequently, parents are uncertain about how they can be involved in this new, and often larger, school. They may also be unsure about the most appropriate way to deal with their rapidly changing and maturing child but are hesitant to seek assistance.

Research studies clearly link the involvement of both family and other adults in the community with higher levels of student achievement, improved student behavior, and greater overall support for schools. Successful middle level schools, therefore, promote family involvement by sponsoring parent education programs, creating and maintaining links between home and school, initiating volunteer programs, establishing coordinated home-school learning experiences, and developing activities that involve community business and various cultural and civic groups."

Copies of This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents ($8) are available by calling 1-800-528-NMSA or by visiting the National Middle School Association online bookstore at www.nmsa.org.

Parent Partnership Interest Form

We are currently compiling lists of parents who indicated that they would like to be involved in a variety of opportunities at Kinard. Parent Partnership sign-up is a two step process:

 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. WHAT IS THE PSD FORM WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER VOLUNTEER W/ STUDENTS?
2. HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER DURING THE DAY, WHILE MY CHILD IS ATTENDING SCHOOL?

WHAT IS THE PSD FORM WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER VOLUNTEER W/ STUDENTS?

VOLUNTEER FORM FOR POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
All volunteers working directly with students in the Poudre School District, must fill out and submit this form prior to any participation with students.
Go to this PSD link and fill out the volunteer form if you register online through the PSD web page. It's easy! to get started, follow the instructions on the link below, and you'll soon be on your way to joining the volunteer team.
Thank you for volunteering to help/work with PSD students in Poudre School District.
Go to the following web address at http://www.psdschools.org/programs/partnership/volunteer_agreement.aspx

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HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER DURING THE DAY, WHILE MY CHILD IS ATTENDING SCHOOL?

We have several opportunities for parent volunteers during the day. Please contact Renée Ferreri (226-1270 or rrferreri@comcast.net ) or Kathy Nuttall (204-1293 or ncbr2@frii.com) for more information and scheduling.

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PARENT COMMUNICATION SUMMARY
(UPDATES/DATES)

Daily Homework Updates:

Located on Kinard’s website at http://schoolweb.psdschools.org/kinard
Click on the Kinard Mustang logo.
Select from menu options at left-hand side “Academics”.
Select “Homework”.
Or log in at http://schoolweb.psdschools.org/kinard/community/homework.htm and bookmark this address to your favorites.

Weekly Curricular Updates:

~ Located at either the “Homework” page or “Teacher’s Directory."

If “Homework”, then select subject/teacher’s name.
If “Teacher’s Directory”, then select class web page.

~ Class Web Pages

Pinnacle Viewer Updates:

~ Teachers update grades every second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
~ This update will reflect work turned in through and including the Friday before the update.
~ Please reference the Pinnacle Viewer letter (attached green sheet) for your student’s ID and PIN numbers.

For more information on Kinard Parent Involvement, click here.