School Conferences: Let’s Partner for Student Success!

School Conferences: October 22–23

School conferences are right around the corner, and this is your special opportunity to connect one-on-one with your child’s teacher. Conferences are more than just check-ins—they are intentional moments to:

• Celebrate your child’s progress
• Learn about their unique strengths and opportunities for growth
• Ask questions and share insights from home
• Partner with teachers on ways to support learning every day

Your school or teacher will be contacting you about school conferences soon.

Leveling Up Literacy in Salem-Keizer

In Salem-Keizer Public Schools, we know that literacy is the foundation for lifelong success. From kindergarten through third grade, students are developing the reading and writing skills that will carry them through every subject and every grade level toward graduation. Families play a vital role in this journey, and conferences are the perfect time to:

• Discuss how your child is building literacy skills in the classroom
• Get personalized strategies from your child’s teacher to support reading at home
• Explore resources and tools to make learning fun and engaging beyond the school day

When schools and families work together, students thrive. That’s why your voice and partnership are so important in this process.

When children see that their family is willing to take the time to come into the school to learn more about them as a learner, it says: ‘You are important. School is important. The work you do here is important and we support you.’ This can make a huge difference in a child’s attitude about school. Positive mindsets about school can have a significant impact on a child’s academic learning, social skills, and overall confidence.

When families come into the school to meet with their child’s teacher, it creates a great opportunity for the sharing of crucial information about their child’s literacy progress. Each grade level has a specific list of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills (called standards) that students need to learn as part of their literacy growth.
Denise Roberts, Foundational Skills Specialist, Salem Heights Elementary School

Helpful Resources

• Learn more about Academics & Instruction at Salem-Keizer, including recent and upcoming curriculum adoptions
• Explore the SKPS Guide to Graduation and see how every step—starting with early literacy—builds toward your child’s future success
• Access additional community resources for families to boost literacy at home

Save the Dates

• October 22–23 — Parent–Teacher Conferences

Mark your calendar and plan to attend! Your child’s education is a journey we take together, and your engagement makes a powerful difference.