Parent Involvement
Parent involvement is a hallmark of Aurora School. International research has shown children do better academically and socially in schools where parent involvement is high. At Aurora, parents and families share in the opportunity to grow along with their children.
We know through experience that inviting parents and other adults to be involved in all areas of the school, increases the richness of learning opportunities for everyone. In addition, the closer a parent or guardian gets to the workings of the classroom the better his or her understanding of the learning process. Parents and guardians become advocates and allies for teachers, and are better able to support their child's learning outside the school.
Parents have the opportunity to meaningfully engage in every aspect of our school program.
Volunteering in the Classroom
- Sharing one's culture, hobbies or special talents
- Assisting with math activities or science projects
- Assisting during library time
- Typing up performance leaflets or actors' biographies
- Being a Room parent and supporting the logistics of the classroom
- Chaperoning on field trips and school-wide events
Aurora Parent Teacher Organization (APTO) Committees
- Community Service Events
- Gardening and Green Committees
- Parent Education Workshops
- Building and Safety
- Drop off/Pick up
- Hospitality
- Docent Tours
- Room Parents
- Annual Auction
- Serving hot lunches
Special Events
- Family Under One Sky Event
- Tuesday Morning Assemblies
- Halloween Fair
- Friends and Family Day
- Classroom performances
- Annual Art and Science Fairs
Outside-of-School Activities
Aurora families are also involved in:
- coaching community sports teams
- organizing an Aurora families annual Yosemite camping weekend