Every autumn, it's not just students who head back to school. Often, their parents do too. Whether it's picking their children up after practice, helping their kids with homework at night, or buying poster board for the first project of the year, parents are involved in school once the first bell rings each fall. Thus, many middle schools designate a night early on in the school year where both students and parents are welcomed back with open arms and open doors.
Many middle schools host an Open House, while others hold a Back to School Night; some schools even offer an evening for students to Take Your Parents to School. These various events have similarities and differences among them. However, the predominant premise behind all of them is providing parents with answers, ideas, and information that will help lead to a successful school year for everyone involved. Most likely, there is a lot to cover in a little time. The following list of suggestions is meant to offer middle school teachers and teams some topics and ideas that could be tweaked or included in an evening when school is in session for parents.