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THE MARY HILL COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!
Please volunteer to help with all the PAC programs.
THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS
“The closer the parent is to the education of the child, the greater the impact on child development and educational achievement.” Fullan 1991
Experts agree that parent involvement greatly enhances a child’s experience at school. By showing an interest in what happens, by participating in school activities and by volunteering to help out with special events, parents show their children that school is important and that they value education. Mary Hill Elementary is such a busy school that parents have many opportunities to help out, in big or in small ways. Our learning community is richer because of all the time and energy our parents give to our school. We couldn’t do all that we do without you! Our PAC meetings are usually the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Please join us!
“The research also shows that the earlier in a child's educational process parent involvement begins, the more powerful the effects will be. Educators frequently point out the critical role of the home and family environment in determining children's school success, and it appears that the earlier this influence is "harnessed," the greater the likelihood of higher student achievement. Early childhood education programs with strong parent involvement components have amply demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach.” Cotton 2000