If the saying is true that "It takes a village to raise a child," nowhere is the parent-child-village connection more necessary than in the educational arena. Unfortunately, trusting children to be carriers of communication between school and home has never proven very successful. Papers get lost and announcements are usually forgotten in the excitement of after-school play. How many parents have asked their children about their school day at the dinner table, only to receive a shrug and noncommittal response! One way to solve the problem is to install school marquee signs that will keep parents well informed of the activities, deadlines, special events, meetings and warnings of contagious diseases or allergies.
School signs, when placed in highly visible locations, can become bulletin boards that are readable without ever leaving the driver's seat of the family car or minivan. Parents who transport their children daily to school or extra-curricular activities can quickly apprise themselves of any new changes or announcements. With the hurried lifestyles that so many parents endure, school marquee signs become a simple and timely method of dispersing important information.
Notification of meetings, social events, sports schedules, report card issuance, registration deadlines, fund-raising efforts and volunteer opportunities can all be clearly posted on school signs, and convenient, changeable sign letters make the process of changing messages quick and simple. Over time, the savings in paper announcements will also be significant, but more importantly, effective communication with parents and their resulting participation in school activities will be greatly improved.
School marquee signs can be ordered and shipped ready for installation by school maintenance staff. The single or double steel supports for the aluminum frame are built to withstand 120 mph hurricane winds. The casing itself is tamper-proof and lockable with hinged doors for easy opening and access to rearranging the changeable sign letters. Solar grade, shatter-resistant vandal covers protect the lettering from blowing away or stolen.
Pedestal mount, u-shaped steel framing or pole mounting between masonry piers are all options for attractive and durable placement. These signs can also be placed low to the ground in monument style or raised for easier visibility. Marquees have two-sided sign faces for maximum viewing options from both directions. Various sizes are offered to accommodate a variety of budgets. Economy kits and deluxe package orders are available.
Today's parents are eager to be involved in every aspect of their children's lives. Unfortunately, it is not possible to drop in each day to talk to teachers and administration about what's happening in their child's school world. By posting clearly visible information signs, schools can offer a reasonable and effective solution to getting important information home in a timely manner. Once installed, these signs become outdoor bulletin boards, displaying pertinent and useful announcements to parents and caregivers who pass by every day.
Because parents play an integral part in assisting in the educational development of their children, keeping them well-informed with school information signs is a win-win situation for everyone.
Daniel Keane has been owner of Alphabet Signs located in Gap, PA since 1991. Daniel graduated Drexel University College of Business Administration in 1983. Membership includes International Sign Association and United States Signs Council. Alphabet Signs has over 3000 quality products in 50+ sign categories at discounted prices: http://www.alphabetsigns.com/
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