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Fort Rucker Primary School Open House Educates Parents

by Nathan Pfau, Army Flier Staff Writer

Army Flier
Fort Rucker, AL | September 13, 2012

The first days of school can be difficult for some Families, but the Fort Rucker Primary School makes it easier for parents by educating them on what a typical day for their child is like.

The primary school had its open house Sept 6.

Parents were invited to talk with teachers, take a tour of the classrooms and learn about the daily life of their children while they are at school.

"We [at the Fort Rucker Primary School] thought it would be a good opportunity for the parents to come in and experience what their child experiences every day at school," said Debbie S. Deas, Fort Rucker Primary School principal. "They had the opportunity to look at their children's work and it was a great chance for everybody to share and get acquainted with one another."

Earlier in the school year, the primary school hosted a Sneak Peak where parents could come and meet with the teachers, but Sylvia Thornton, music teacher for Fort Rucker Primary School, said they wanted to provide a more in-depth experience for the parents.   Continue Reading

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