Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)


Please note: School is closed for children today. However, childcare will be available during your conference window.
 
Parent/Teacher conferences provide an important opportunity for you and your child’s teaching team to review academic and social progress thus far and discuss specific strategies for helping your child continue to develop as a student and community member. 
 
Conferences will be held either virtually via Zoom or in person. We encourage families to attend in person whenever possible. We will offer complimentary childcare for all students enrolled at Kew-Forest in Grades PS/PK - Grade 5 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity - meeting the teachers and seeing the children’s classrooms and their work in person provides a window into your child’s school experience that doesn’t happen when a conference is virtual. Please use this link to sign up for child care. 
 
Please see below for important information about Fall 2024 Conferences:
 
Scheduling a Conference with your child's classroom teacher(s)*: Please schedule your conference appointments using the Fall 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences with Classroom Teachers online sign-up sheet. 
  1. On the sign-up sheet, locate your child's grade level and the name of their classroom teacher(s).
  2. Select a 20-minute time slot.
  3. Click "Join" and enter the names of parent(s) who will be attending. 
  4. In the "Leave a Comment?" section, enter your child's first name and whether you plan to attend in person or on Zoom.
*Parents of students in 2nd Grade: Ms. Cahill will make separate arrangements for your conferences.

Please schedulde your conference appointments by Fri 1 Nov. Appointments cannot be scheduled after this deadline. If you have any questions or difficulties scheduling your appointments, please contact Ms. Bernstein or Dr. Henry for assistance. 
 
If you cannot meet with your child’s classroom and/or a specialist teacher(s) on Conference Day: Provide a suggested date and time within these guidelines.   
  1. The date you choose must be between Mon 4 Nov and Thurs 7 Nov, after 3:30 pm. 
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the online sign-up sheet until you reach “Appointment Request for Different Date.” Enter an alternative date and time to meet with your child’s classroom teacher(s). Include your name, child’s name, and the names of parent(s) who will be attending. 
  3. Your child’s teacher(s) will contact you via email to confirm the appointment. 
Meeting with Specialists: This year, conference appointments for special subject teachers will be open first to families with new students in the division. I will notify families of returning students once the schedule is open to everyone.
 
If your conference is virtual: Each classroom teacher and specialist teacher has a Zoom Personal Meeting ID (PMI) and password that can be used to access their Personal Meeting Rooms. At the time of your appointment, enter the teacher’s Zoom PMI and password via the Zoom desktop client or application. You will be placed in the waiting room, and the teacher will admit you to the meeting. You will find the PMI and passwords on the Conference Sign-Up sheet.
 
Reports from the conference will be generated and shared with you before Thanksgiving Break. 
 
As always, if you have any specific questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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The Kew-Forest School

119-17 Union Turnpike
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
The oldest independent school in the borough of Queens, The Kew-Forest School is an independent co-educational, college preparatory school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.