SC HOOL DI STRI C T N
Brentwood Borough
ews
personnel, of your separation before
telling your child. You do not want your
child to hear the news from a friend
or other third party who believes this
information is public knowledge. You can
then help your child figure out what and
how to tell friends and others important
to them.
n Both parents should make every effort
to attend parent-teacher conferences
together if possible. It is fine to request
duplicate communication from the
school via email. But when it comes
to the parent-teacher conference,
attend together with your former
spouse. Suppress your negative feelings
toward each other and focus on your
child’s educational and emotional
development. Ms. Sedacca explains that
teachers can provide insight into the
child’s behavior and performance that a
parent might miss. Parents often get so
caught up with their own feelings and
emotions during a separation that they
may not be able to recognize everything
going on with their child.
n Put aside differences for school events.
Both parents should attend graduation
ceremonies, school productions, special
recognition events, and sporting events.
Keep the mood light and focus on your
c