Communication

Responsibility for communication belongs to teachers, parents, and students. It can only be successful and effective when all participate. Communication takes many forms at Coal Creek. Each format is an integral part of staying informed.

Meet-the-Teacher Night
Coal Creek families are invited to attend the Meet-the-Teacher event during the week prior to, or beginning of, the school year. At this celebration, class lists are posted, students meet their teachers in the classrooms and set up their desks with supplies for the first day of school. Information about the current year is distributed.

Curriculum Nights (See School Year Calendar for specific grade level dates)
Coal Creek teachers offer a Parent Night within the first month of the school year. This night is for adults only. It is an information sharing night with the purpose of learning about curriculum and classroom expectations. It is a good time to ask questions on any topic. New information regarding curriculum (BVSD revisions and Coal Creek implementation) is explained on these information nights.

Friday Folder
The Friday Folder is an important link in communication between students, parents and teachers. It includes student work for review as well as general information, newsletters, and notices of future events. The parent's responsibility is to review it and then initial the sign-off sheet provided by your child's teacher. Parents are encouraged to include any questions or comments and keep the contents. Children return the empty folder to their teacher on Monday . The teacher reviews the sign-off sheet and responds to comments in writing or with a phone call.

Class Newsletters
Teachers communicate with parents about classroom programs, events and areas of study in grade level newsletters which may be sent home weekly, biweekly or monthly, depending on grade level needs and preferences.

Coal Creek News
The school newsletter is sent home every other Friday and should be in the Friday Folder, or it can be requested by e-mail only. We attempt to send only one to each family with the oldest or only child. The newsletter contains important school information and upcoming events.

Coal Creek Online
The Coal Creek Web Site is updated regularly. Teachers can be contacted using E-mail. From the main menu on the home page select Faculty and Staff. Then click on a teacher's name and a mail-to form will appear on your screen. If you do not get a timely response, please contact the librarian or principal. Parent volunteers maintain pages for each grade level and specialist area.

Community Bulletin Board
The Community Bulletin Board is located in the front foyer. It contains notices of community programs/events/classes that may interest Coal Creek families. If you have something to post, please clear it with the office.