In our Catholic Schools, parents are recognized as the primary educators of their children and incorporating families into the life of the school is a critical part of how we “do” Catholic education. In today’s fast paced society with its long hours, various distractions and many demands, parental involvement at any level can be quite challenging for most households. Still, educational research shows that success in school results from the combined efforts of the most important people in a student’s life: parents and teachers. Since the involvement of parents is key—working together with the school as a pooled team of resources to ensure that children achieve higher grades, have better attendance, complete more homework, are better motivated, and are less likely to have behavioral problems, is essential. Children can sense that the parent is behind them in their school endeavors and it helps them be more resilient and confident about trying their best.

At Holy Family we are happy to have each family as an active part of our school community, and we urge parents to involve themselves in every facet of their children’s lives. We advocate nurturing a positive relationship with the child’s teachers from the start of the school year. It can make a difference. Teachers work hard to understand each student as they thoughtfully plan lessons and activities to engage students in learning. Parental support can go a long way toward enhancing that relationship. We are lucky to have very supportive families as part of our school community.