Three for Me Program: What Counts?
 

Families face a different reality day-to-day than they did a generation ago. Parents spend far less time together with their children and most all parents face struggles to balance the demands of family life with their jobs. Parents are under tremendous pressures that make them less able to participate in their children’s lives and there is a greater need than ever to be involved with their child, particularly in education.

According to a recent poll in Newsweek, nearly 40% of parents across the county believe they are not devoting enough time to their children’s education. The major issue will only be solved through a joint effort involving parents, schools and community.

Schools must respond to the needs of parents and provide the supports needed for them to be involved in their child’s learning. At the same time, parents need to slow down their lives, stress the life-long importance of getting a good education, and serve as role models for their children.

Research clearly confirms that, regardless of the economic, racial, or cultural background of the family, when parents are partners in their children’s education, the results are improved student achievement, better school attendance, reduced dropout rates, and decreased delinquency. Three for Me was created to open the door at schools and connect families, schools, and communities to enable all children to meet high standards.

We need parents in our school! Make the effort for your child today by signing a promise card to give three hours per semester of your time and be a part of their educational experience. Both you and your child will gain so much!

How can I volunteer? What Counts towards my Three-Hour Promise?  The possibilities are endless.  Here are some examples.

 

Volunteer for  a committee                                          Be a room parent

Volunteer for an event                                                 Bake/Prepare food for an event

Attend after school functions w/ your child                Help w/lawn and garden care

Join your child for lunch at school                              Do things for a teacher from home

Share a special skill or talent                                       Chair a committee

Volunteer to do tasks from home                                Help set up bulletin boards

Make phone calls for PTL/Teachers                            Make copies

Volunteer in the office                                                 Sort and staple for a teacher

Attend parent/teacher conferences                               Read to a classroom

Supervise recess/lunch                                                Help in the library

Chaperone a field trip                                                  Help at a school function

Attend School Board meetings                                    Attend PTL meetings

Tutor students                                                             And dozens more….