Parent Teacher Conferences Assessment, Evaluation, Reporting and Communicating with your Child's Teacher during Phase 1 of the BCTF Strike     Teachers will: Continue to focus on instruction Continue to assess student progress Continue to communicate with parents in informal meetings, phone calls and email   Teachers need not: Participate in meetings or interviews with parents/guardians outside of instructional time Participate in "meet the teacher" activities outside of instructional time Prepare or distribute report cards Brooksbank teachers will meet with parents during the upcoming early dismissal days:   November 29 & December 1, 2011 Reminder to Parents:   Students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on November 29 and December 1, 2011. Scheduling Conferences: Conferences will be arranged directly with your child(ren)’s teacher(s). Please check your child’s class website, look for communication from the teacher on how to arrange your conference, or contact the teacher directly by phone or email. Thank you for your ongoing support to the school and for your patience at this time. Arlene Martin Principal