What role do parents play at Touchstone?
Parents at Touchstone perform all school–related duties outside the classroom. We are a true partnership. At least one member of each Touchstone family is a member of a school committee. As with any group, our parents come from many different backgrounds and have different areas of expertise. Parents can choose from the following committees: Admissions, Building, Communications, Field Trip, Finance, Food, Fundraising, Special Events, Teacher Recruitment, and Technology. On Wednesday afternoons, teachers work with their students in one–on–one reading sessions. This weekly one–on–one time with students is extremely beneficial, as the teachers have the opportunity to chart the progress of each student. During one–on–one reading time, parents have the opportunity to come into the classroom to work with the students. Some parents choose their own topics and plan their own activity. In the past, parent–chosen topics have included the following: the skeletal system, drama, art, veterinary wor
