Parent Teacher Meeting

20th May: PTA meeting was held at Apna School Jakhadhar. About 17 people participated. SMTA was represented by Sachin, Chain Singh, Radha and Himanshu. Main issues discussed were:
1. Some parents some time send the child off to graze animals in the forest. So, either the child misses the whole day OR arrives late. It was emphasized that even one day break can set the child back in the class.
2. Parents were told to provide shoes and socks for the children regularly. SMTA will provide only the uniform (thanks to Smile Foundation support).
3. Parents were explained basics of Positive Psychology- and why a child must be given (well deserved) praise now and then.
4. Re. Homework: Parents expect school to give lot of homework to their children! Pros and cons were discussed as well as the High Court prohibition of home work in lower classes. Instead, we suggested that parents should ask the child regularly about whatever happened in the school every day; If the child says, he was shown a movie, then they should ask him to share the story. This will develop "recall (memory)" and language skills of the child.
5. Parents were told about the Mid day meal program (thanks to Medica Hospitals, Kolkata)- and their role in it. They can, whenever possible, provide local produce to enrich the meals- potato, fresh peas etc. It will be much welcomed.