George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School parents had the chance to be the students recently as they were invited into classrooms for American Education Week.
From Nov. 17 through Nov. 21, parents were permitted to visit their child’s classroom for an hour to observe a lesson in action, often learning something they could put into practice at home. And that was just the beginning.
Throughout the week, workshops were held for parents on navigating Chromebook and ClassLink, understanding the academic rigor of the elementary school, and understanding how teachers and staff support ENL families. The PTA also hosted a book fair, and staff members hosted storytime sessions in the school library.
"It was a great opportunity to visit each of my children's classrooms. Having a chance to see learning from the student perspective was really powerful and allowed for some takeaways for helping my kids at home," said Josh Rehr, a parent of kindergarten and third grade students.
The week culminated with a PTA Talent Show and the City of New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade.
"Amongst other events, American Education Week offers us an opportunity to make the teaching and learning process visible to our families, allowing them to take some strategies home to work with their dolphins, said Principal Anthony Bambrola. “It's a wonderful week to celebrate school engagement and build community."
American Education Week is an annual event that takes place at schools across the nation to honor and celebrate public education.