Parents play a very important role in the educational experience of our students. It is our goal to strengthen school-parent relationships. Throughout the year we will provide programs and activities to encourage parent involvement. One of the first activities that we will promote this year is the "Take Home Backpacks". The following websites provided inspiration and ideas for this project.

Backpacks from Mrs. Klenke

http://warhawks.k12.mo.us/elem/klenkew/TeachersKornerBackpacks.html

Book bags

http://www.geocities.com/sbart329/BookBag.html

 Family Literacy Backpacks

http://www.buddyproject.org/projects/backpack.asp

 Family Projects and Take Home Bags

http://www.ourschoolfamily.com/Family%20Projects%20and%20Take%20Home%20Bags.htm

 Discovery Packs

http://www.kinderkorner.com/discoverypacks.html#overview

 Mrs. Solley’s Traveling Bags

http://www.madison.k12.al.us/mtcarmel/0_kindergarten/solley/bagpage.html

Take home exploration packs from Mrs. Ponton

:http://myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,12026-171840-15-46361,00.html