September 18, 2026

Parent and Teacher Conferences

Parent–teacher conferences are an important component of ongoing home–school communication and family involvement at Orchard Place. Years of research demonstrate that family involvement in education can lead to positive benefits for children and youth, such as increased school attendance, higher academic performance, and improved attitudes about school.

As a staff, we can ensure that these conferences achieve their maximum potential through:

- Sharing our goals: 100% of parents will attend a conference with their classroom teacher, at minimum, to obtain data regarding their child's learning, recommendations for learning support at home, and continued communication between teachers and parents.

- Outlining logistics: Conferences for all of D62 will occur between 12pm-8pm on Thursday, October 8 and between 8am-12pm on Friday, October 19. Parents will register for a conferences with the classroom teacher for each of their children attending Orchard Place using this link: https://d62opconferences.youcanbook.me

- Send reminders: you will see reminders in future newsletters for conference registration, as well as Facebook posts and notes sent home as the dates draw near.

- Welcoming school environment: Student work and data will be shared, hallway space where parents can wait comfortably for conferences to begin, translators available for conferences, and a variety of early morning or evening times available to best accommodate the family's needs.

We look forward to partnering with you!

What to do at 9:00am

Before school supervision and breakfast begin at 8:45am with staff supervising children both outdoors and in our cafeteria. At 8:55am, the bell rings, students line up by classroom, and begin to enter the building. Before 9:00am, all students are expected to be in the building.

If you arrive at 9:00am, accompany your child into the front office at Door 1. Late arrival drop-offs are not allowed, as we do not have supervisors outdoors to ensure their safe arrival into the building. There, you will sign in on a binder. Your child will be assisted in identifying their lunch choice for the day (school choice or home lunch) and will be marked tardy.

Parent leaders are the backbone of a thriving school. Whether organizing family events, fostering connections between home and school, or amplifying student voices, your involvement directly impacts our students' sense of belonging and academic success. This year, our FAC helped create spaces where families felt welcomed, celebrated our students' achievements, and strengthened the bonds that make our school community special.

Parent leaders needed to fill formal positions:

🎯 President
🤝 Vice President
📝 Secretary
💰 Treasurer
👥 Committee Leads

If you are passionate about supporting our students and school community, we would love to have you step into a leadership role. No prior experience is necessary—only your willingness to serve and your heart for our school.

Use the link below to review leadership and volunteer opportunities for the

👇 2026-2027 school year! 👇