Communication
Parental involvement in supporting a student’s learning is integral to the success of our school. Regular communication is essential. The teachers, administrators, and/or school counselor are happy to make time to speak with parents about questions or concerns. E-mail is usually the quickest and most effective way to have your questions answered from each of these individuals. Phone calls are not transferred to classroom teachers during their teaching schedules. Please do not plan to have conversations with a teacher before the day begins, since they are busy preparing for the day. Teachers are best reached by email and are often available at the end of the day for questions: however it is always best to schedule ahead of time by e-mail or note to arrange for contact with a teacher.
- If you have a question about the School, (enrichment, scheduling or curriculum design) please contact the School Director.
- If you have a question, problem, or a concern about an academic matter regarding your student, please go to the classroom teacher first.
- If you have concerns regarding your student’s interactions with other students or teachers, encourage your student to go talk to the classroom teacher or the Brook Haven Counselor.
- If you have concerns regarding the Parent Foundation’s goals for curriculum, enrichment and/or social/emotional matters, please approach the Board President or RPF Parent Liaison.
Weekly Newsletter
The primary method of communication for REACH is through the bi-weekly newsletter that comes to families by e-mail. Be sure to read these messages each week as you will receive information about schedules, changes, events, requests for volunteers, and other information. If you do not have e-mail access, please request hard copies from the REACH Office.
The newsletter team welcomes articles and pictures from parents, students, and teachers about school activities and events. Send your information to Leila Rand by published deadlines.
Class and School Information
Permission slips and other forms will be sent home with students. Parents will need to check with students on a regular basis to see if any new forms have been sent home. The newsletter from the Sebastopol Union School District/Brook Haven is available online and requires registration to receive automatically. Registration instructions are on the website.
Parent Meetings/Community Building
REACH Parent Foundation holds regular parent meetings and sponsors social events. Please plan on attending as many parent meetings as you are able.. The calendar of our many events is included on the web site. Updates will be sent out with the newsletter.
