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Creating Strong Connections for a Thriving School Community: International Christian School’s Parent-Teacher Potluck

International Christian School Nonthaburi values parent involvement and community, and what better way to build a thriving school community than gathering together over shared meals and conversations?

Potluck Fridays at ICSN

November 1, 15, and 26–Friday afternoons have become an hour of parent-teacher potlucks for kindergarten, elementary, and secondary school where students, parents, and teachers shared a meal and connected personally.

A long table with students, parents, and teachers at a parent-teacher’s potluck
ICSN families and teachers sharing food and conversations
A parent and teacher laughing at a parent-teacher’s potluck
Parents and teachers get to connect over delicious food

Strengthened connections over delicious food and conversations

Families brought some of their favorites, from mouth-watering dishes to sweet desserts. As an international school, the parent potlucks are also a cultural exchange through delicious food and traditions while getting to know the school community and environment.

A student introducing her mom to her teacher
Parents meet their children’s teachers
It was great to finally have faces to the names our son talks about after school. We met his friends and chatted with some of their parents. Since our son started studying at ICSN, the importance of parent involvement and community in his growth and learning has been evident. It's good to connect with fellow parents and keep in touch.
Grade 1 parent
ICSN Parent

Mr. Solomon Ektrakul, executive administrator, shares: “It was a great turnout. Over 100 parents and children attended the kindergarten and Elementary sessions. The parents met their children’s teachers and got to know each other.”

Although the parent-teacher potlucks were scheduled for just an hour, many families stayed on for more helpings of food over happy chatter and laughter.

a teacher smiling as she talks to her students’ parents
Exchanging stories with parents

A more supportive and engaging school environment

International Christian School Nonthaburi believes that fostering strong parent involvement and parent-teacher relationships can create a more supportive, engaging, and effective learning environment for all students. A connected school environment with open communication between parents and teachers increases morale and support strategies for students.

I believe that when connecting with parents we also build a trust with them. If the parents trust us, their children are more likely to trust us too which allows for a more successful teaching experience.
Mrs. Jessica Perez
K1 Teacher
Time for dessert! Ending the meal with popsicles and sweet treats
Parents and teachers smiling for a picture while students eat ice pops

Thank you to all who participated in the parent-teacher potlucks!

ICSN thanks the school community: all the amazing parents, students, and teachers for their time and contributions to the parent-teacher potlucks. Everyone had such a great time enjoying the delicious spread of dishes and lively conversations. Indeed, this year’s parent potluck was a perfect moment that showcased the warmth, togetherness, and spirit of our ICSN family, and we hope to see more of them at the upcoming school events!

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