Parent Resources
Parental involvement is a combination of commitment and active participation on the part of parent to the school and to the student. As parents you can ensure that your child receives the benefits from parental involvement by staying up to date on what is happening in the classroom.
Tulsa Public Schools is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he or she needs to succeed in school and beyond. As a result, these involvement opportunities empower parents to take action. By connecting parents to school officials, community members, other parents, knowledge, and powerful allies, these opportunities build bridges and networks that support schools and sustain whole communities.
Parent Teacher Association
Strong school and family partnerships are integral to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students. We welcome our parents, guardians, and families to be involved with their child's school as volunteers, advocates, and partners in education. Join the Wayman Tisdale's Parent/Teacher Association and attending meetings regularly is a great way to stay engaged with your child's school community.
Reading Partners
Reading Partners is a national nonprofit that partners with elementary schools to help students develop strong literacy skills. Our volunteer reading partners help students struggling with developing the reading skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Reading Partners is an evidence-based and community-driven organization that welcomes volunteers from all walks of life to help make a difference for Tulsa children. Volunteer with Reading Partners and help our scholars.
Parent Facilitator
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy has a full time Parent Involvement facilitator. Ms. Sandra Joseph takes pride in being the voice and representative for families. Her duties include assisting families with resources, communicating important information regarding education, safety, and community events. Ms. Joseph is the liaison to the community and partners in education and the volunteer coordinator.
KEEPING OUR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS HEALTHY
Every day of learning matters. If your student is not feeling well, it is important to know when you should keep your student home from school.
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR STUDENT AT HOME
- They have a contagious disease
- They do not feel well enough to participate in their normal school activities
- They have any of the symptoms listed below or have an illness for which temporary exclusion from school is recommended*
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Flu symptoms
- Vomiting (2+ episodes in 24 hours)
- Diarrhea with a fever (or if child looks/acts ill or is vomiting also)
- Rash with a fever
KEEP YOUR STUDENT AT HOME IF THEY HAVE ANY OF THESE ILLNESSES
- Pink eye (until the infection has cleared or treatment has begun)
- Skin lesions like streptococci, staphylococcus, impetigo and MRSA infections (for 24 hours after treatment has begun; lesions must be covered while at school)
- Scabies (until treatment has completed)
- Chicken pox (until blisters have resolved or no new lesions appear within a 24-hour period)
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease *
- Respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, COVID-19 *
*student may return once symptoms are improved or resolving and they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication
For further guidance related to these symptoms and illnesses, visit tulsaschools.org/health.