Open Houses: A Much Anticipated Back-to-School Tradition
Meet the teachers, walk the halls and join a club. Open houses prove themselves as "to-do" events this academic year.
Whatever you call it—“open house”, “curriculum night”, “back-to-school night” or the “meet teachers and then visit with other parents”—the opportunity for students and their families to gather at school after hours has become a much anticipated school year tradition for many Tinley Park families. “It’s a to-do event.” said Nancy Schwab, curriculum director for School District 146. “Families have the chance to meet the teachers, walk through and learn the school culture. Children are excited to show their parents their classroom, and especially their desks.” Open houses are also a great way to become involved with a school’s parent association or other community groups, according to Carol Novak, principal of Fernway Elementary School, part …
In this Article:
