Parent Liaison

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Harper Park

What is a Parent Liaison?

A Parent Liaison is a parent just like you that is employed part time by LCPS. The primary role of the Parent Liaison is to empower parents to become active participants in the education of their children. 

What is the Mission of the Parent Liaison?

The mission of the Parent Liaison is to empower parents by assisting with communication between school and home while positively influencing student achievement. The Parent Liaison helps parents get the information and support they need to help their children to be academically and socially successful in school.

Parent Liaisons bridge the gap between home and school in many ways!

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Parent Liaisons provide language assistance for those parents whose first language is not English.
Are current or former parents of LCPS students, just like you.
Relate well to people of all ethnic groups.
Ensure that confidentiality is maintained carrying out their responsibilities.
Nurture and foster collaboration between parents, teachers, students, and administrators.
Transmit and provide information to parents about the resources available in the community.

Love creating a welcoming environment for parents at school.
Increase parental involvement through workshops and volunteer opportunities.
Act as bridges to connect home and school during transitions.
Inform parents about available programs that could benefit their families.
Serve as a contact person for parents with questions about events and activities at school.
Organize and schedule meetings between you and your child's teacher.
Nicely and in an organized manner, will be glad to assist you.

Important Tips for Parents

Important Things You Need to Know!

  • Make sure your student is at school everyday and he or she is on time (by 8:30 AM) The warning bell rings at 8:55!

  • If your child is absent please call our absentee line at 571-252-2822 and let us know his/her name, his/her teacher and the reason for the absence.

  • Our absentee line works 24 hrs. Please feel free to call at anytime. 

  • If you acumulate more than 5 tardies or absences or a combination of both, you will get a call from our Counselor

  • Please make sure your child is dressed  appropriately for school environment and for the weather.

  • Your child is a winner! Please start the day with a healthy breakfast. 

  • You are welcome to send a healthy snack! 

  • Encourage reading at home! Spend some quality time with your student reading at least 15 minutes a day!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!   PLEASE CALL US IF:

  • You don't understand your student's homework/assignment

  • If you need a conference with a staff member

  • If you have moved

  • If you have a question about the bus, the schedule, an afterschool club...etc

  • If you don't understand any school related procedure, please reach out to us!

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