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HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED Active Parents = Successful Students The rewards for getting involved in your child’s school are endless – doing something meaningful, spending time with enjoyable people who care about children, sensing accomplishment, learning a new skill, and recognition for your service are just a few. But, an active parent’s greatest reward is a successful student. TAKE 5 Take 5 minutes every day to talk to your student about these 5 important things: 1. What is your student's goal? 2. What did you do today to help achieve your student's goal? 3. How did you make character count today? 4. What can you do tomorrow to achieve excellence? 5. Encourage your child in a very specific and genuine way. VOLUNTEER One of the best ways to get involved in your child’s life is to volunteer at school. Whether it is becoming an Nacogdoches ISD Room Parent, offering to help with a big project, or volunteering for a one-day special event, everyone’s contributions help our children to be successful. 20 BE A SUPER PARENT Education is becoming more advanced every year, so keeping up with your child’s curriculum can be difficult. Nacogdoches ISD staff and community leaders team up to host workshops like this one to help parents get involved in educational issues. Attending workshops like these will allow for a better overall school experience for your children and for you. HAVE SCHOOL SPIRIT School spirit isn’t just for the kids. Get out and support your child’s extracurricular programs, represent the district, and be proud to be a Dragon. “...Parentingisbyfarmyboldest and most daring adventure.” – Brené Brown