Classroom Volunteers – There are numerous ways that parents can support the teacher by volunteering in the classroom, such as: preparing instructional materials, reading to students, tutoring students, etc.

Room Parent – Room Parents are instrumental in coordinating a variety of classroom events. The PTO works in partnership with the school to coordinate volunteering as a Room Parent.

Friday Morning Readers - Parents are encouraged to sign-up as a volunteer reader at any time, but the Friday Reader program is a great activity to read aloud to a whole class which allows the teacher to prepare "Friday Go Home" folders and complete other task.

Field Trip Chaperones – Teachers rely on parent volunteers to help monitor students during field trips.

School Events – The PTO sponsors many school events and activities that require the support of parent volunteers. Examples include: Fall Fest, Red Ribbon Week, Book Fair, School-Wide activities such as the end of school "Fun Day", etc. Parents are encouraged to attend PTO meetings to learn more about ways to get involved with the school. The school may be contacted at any time as well as the PTO board members to obtain additional information about various school events and activities that provide opportunities for parent involvement.

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) - The Trenton Parent Teacher Organization exist to promote student achievement, parent involvement, and teacher and staff support. Every parent / guardian is encouraged to be a member of PTO. The PTO enhances the learning experience of students by coordinating volunteer support, organizing special events / student activities, and conducting fundraising events.

Site-Based Decision Making Committee (SBDMC) – Together with parents, community members, business representatives, teachers, and staff members the SBDMC works together to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the campus improvement plan that focuses on student achievement activities.

Parent Involvement Policy – The policy will be distributed and updated annually.

School Website – (www.trentonisd.com) Contains important information pertaining to the school and school district.

School Updates – Notes sent home by the school and teachers, updates on the school website, weekly "Calendar of Activities" in the local newspaper.

Parent / Teacher Conferences – Teachers are available to meet with parents during their conference period each day or before / after school. Additionally, an early release day is scheduled each Fall and Spring for parents to meet with teachers in order to discuss their child’s progress.

Family Math Night – Each year a family math night will be held for everyone that includes strategies and information that will assist parents with ideas to help their child in the area of math.

Family Reading Night – Each year, a family reading night will be held for everyone that includes strategies and information that will assist parent with ideas to help their child in the area of reading.

Meet the Teacher Night – Before school starts a meet the teacher is held to introduce the parents / guardians and student to the teacher and receive information about the class.

Title I Information Meeting – At the beginning of the school year during the first PTO meeting information is disseminated about the school-wide Title I program.

Report Cards – Students receive a report card every six weeks, (six reporting periods during the school year).

Student Assessment Results – Results or student assessments including state standardized testing, (TAKS test results grades 3 -5); Texas Primary Reading Inventory, (TPRI results grades Kindergarten – 2^nd), are shared with parents.