School-to-Home Communication

Effective communication between the school and the community is incredibly important for the success of our students. When families and schools join forces, we create a strong sense of belonging that goes beyond just being part of a family or an organization. We become one Viking family! This connection brings students a feeling of security that's truly priceless.

When we all communicate and collaborate, we also open up new opportunities for our students. Working together and moving in the same direction allows us to provide consistent support for our students, which is vital.

But most importantly, communication builds trust. It means we can rely on each other to work together and nurture our students' potential to the fullest. And perhaps the most exciting part of communicating is that it gives us a chance to celebrate our students' successes and cheer for our amazing Vikings, whether they're at school or at home.

This sense of community, created through our communication, is greater than what a few people can build on their own. When we talk and share with each other, we lay the strong foundation for our Viking Nation to thrive.

Go Vikings!

Elementary Communication Flowchart

Questions About...

First Level Contact

Second Level Contact

Third Level Contact

Grades

Classroom Teacher

Principal

 

Classroom Discipline

Classroom Teacher

Academic & Behavior Coach

Principal

School Discipline

Academic & Behavior Coach

Principal

 Superintendent

Social/Emotional Support

Elementary Counselor

Principal

Superintendent

Attendance

Elementary Administrative Assistant

Academic & Behavior Coach

Principal

Special Education

Special Education Teacher

Principal

Special Education

Director

504

Elementary Counselor

Principal

Special Education

Director

School Procedures

Principal

 Superintendent

 

Potterville Elementary will use several different communication methods: 

  • Principal Newsletter (2nd & 4th Sunday of every month)

  • Classroom Newsletters (1st & 3rd Friday of every month)

  • Capturing Kids' Hearts Newsletter (1st Sunday of every month)

  • Elementary Facebook page

  • Family- Teacher Conferences

  • Family Nights