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Parents make the difference at Joaquin Miller
Becoming involved in your school is a great way to get to know your neighbors, it's lots of fun, and it helps out our kids tremendously.
Parent involvement can play a critical role in a child's academic and social development. At the same time, involved parents help build a sense of a community at a school, help the school offer services that it otherwise could not and have fun while doing it. Fortunately, there are many ways that parents can participate at Joaquin Miller:
Join the Joaquin Miller PTA
At Joaquin Miller we have traditionally enjoyed a membership rate of about 95% of our families: we encourage all families to join. PTA meetings are held at 7:00 p.m., on the third Thursday of each month of the school year. You'll find in attendance friendly and passionate parents, teachers, and the principal, working together to make our school the best it can be. Learn more »
Join the School Site Council
The School Site Council (SSC) develops and monitors the implementation of the
Single Plan for Student Achievement, discussing matters that impact school budget and academic achievement. All parents and community are encouraged to participate. Learn more »
Join the Parent Teacher Liaison
The Parent Teacher Liaison (formerly Parent Advisory Council) Meeting assists the administrative and professional staff of Joaquin Miller School in the development and implementation of school programs and activities, among other duties. Learn more »
Join the English Language Advisory Council
The English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) meets to discuss and offer suggestions on the needs of English Learners, assist with developing a school needs survey, receive information about student testing results, and recommend actions to support regular school attendance, among other topics. See when the next meeting is on the School Calendar »
Room Parents
The special talents of our Joaquin Miller Parents are a great strength for our school. There are myriad ways to volunteer in class, from becoming a Room Parent or chaperoning field trips, to assisting in the library or computer lab. Ask your child’s teacher how you can help. Learn more »
Join the Dad's Club
The Dads Club is open to all parents and guardians of Joaquin Miller students. Although it is an informally organized group, it has a prevailing presence in the Joaquin Miller family and community. Learn more »
Attend school fundraising events and have fun!
Our many fundraising events are a really fun way to give back to your school. The Annual Fall Auction gala is our biggest fundraiser and a great night out for parents; the Spring Walk-A-Thon is a hugely popular event filled with good friends, good music, and lots of walking! These fundraisers and others support essential programs at Joaquin Miller. Learn more »