We will host our Touch Base Conferences on Monday, November 6, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. We welcome you to join us for this great opportunity to briefly meet with your child’s teacher and get a snapshot of your child’s progress and achievement. Touch Base is a free-flowing event: you can come any time during the allotted window. Conferences are capped at five minutes, and you can opt to meet with some or all of your child’s teachers. We will also have staff on hand to provide support with Parent Vue and Canvas.
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Touch Base Conferences:
What is the purpose of a Touch Base Conference?
The purpose of a Touch Base Conference is to provide parents an opportunity to briefly meet with their child’s teachers to get an idea of the student’s progress, strengths, and areas for improvement as we move into the second quarter.
When are Touch Base Conferences occurring?
We will host our Touch Base conferences from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on November 6 at Gainesville Middle School. As mentioned above, you can come any time during that two-hour window. You do not have to be here right at 12:00 PM and you do not need to remain here for the entire time.
Where do I meet the teachers?
Teachers will be set up in various locations for the Touch Base event. Maps will be provided to attendees to make it easier to locate teachers. School counselors will be available as well.
Do I have to sign up to attend?
No, this is a first-come, first-serve event; you do not need to register. Due to the nature of the event, there may be lines to see teachers so please be patient as they try to meet with every parent.
Do I have to meet with all my students’ teachers?
No, please feel free to only meet with the teachers with whom you want to discuss your child’s progress. If you do not feel the need to speak to them, feel free to skip them altogether!
Can I meet with my student’s Encore teachers?
Yes, they will be available for you to meet with, too! Even though the first marking period has ended, Touch Base is a great time for you to meet with your student’s new Encore teacher for marking period 2 (6th and 7th-grade students).
What if five minutes isn’t enough time?
Due to the number of students that each teacher has and the resulting number of parents that will attend, please respect the five-minute time allotted for conferences. We recognize five minutes is not a lot of time, but the purpose of this event is to briefly meet with teachers to get a snapshot of your child’s progress. If you need to meet beyond the five-minute time, please email the teacher to set up a time to speak on the phone.
Will my student’s counselor be available?
Yes, school counselors will be available to meet with you.
Should my student attend the conference with me?
Students are not required to attend but are welcome. Please note, if you are bringing students, space in the meeting area is limited and students must always be supervised. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this request.
I can’t make it to the Touch Base event at school but would like to meet with my student’s teacher(s). What can I do?
Please reach out to GVMS to schedule a parent-teacher conference or reach out to the teacher directly to set up a time to talk via phone.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you on the 6th!