NB This is a sample of the letter sent to your postal address. It does not contain the log on details that are required to access the PTO system. 30 March 2011 RE: Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th April Year 8 to Year 12 Parent-Student-Teacher interviews will be conducted for Year 8 to Year 12 boys from 2pm to 6pm on Monday 11th April and from 4.00pm to 8.00pm Tuesday 12th April. As usual, interviews will be of 10 minutes duration. TSS is developing a variety of tools to assist boys in building positive and productive Habits of Mind. Parents and boys attending Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews are encouraged to bring a TSS Habits of Mind Academic Self Reflection COMPLETED document for EACH SUBJECT for which an interview is arranged. Please read the attached document which outlines definitions of the 17 Habits of Mind to assist you in completing the self reflection forms for each subject. We believe they provide a useful way of assessing your son’s approaches towards learning. You, your son and his teacher may find it a much more productive meeting if we can all focus on real needs, goals and skills in each subject – as well as consider the intelligent behaviours and attitudes required to develop as an individual. The Academic Self Reflection form to complete can also be found on the TSS Studies Webpage http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/studies/interviews.asp and I encourage parents to work with your sons to complete one form for each subject prior to Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews. You can also print a copy when making your bookings with PTO by clicking on the icon at top left side of the screen. How to Book an Interview: We use an online booking system: Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO). Using this system you will be able to book the interview times that suit you best from any internet-connected computer. Please note that the system will be available to make bookings as follows: Boarder Parents: Day Parents: From 17th March From 25th March We acknowledge you may not have your son/s report by these dates; however when you log on the system will indicate if any teacher/s requires an interview with you. Instructions Cont overleaf........ Winchester Street, Southport 4215 Queensland, A ustralia Telephone: + 61 7 5531 9911 Facsimile: + 61 7 5531 9977 Website: www.tss.qld.edu.au CRICOS Provider Number 00523F Please access the system as follows: • Go to the school’s home page www.tss.qld.edu.au • Click the PTO icon as shown here • Enter your Logon: «PLN1» PIN: «PPW1» Full instructions are provided on the screen after log on. Additional information can be obtained by clicking on the icon at the top left side of the screen. Please note the following points: • When you log on, the system displays only your own son(s) details. • If you see this symbol displayed alongside the class name, it means this teacher would especially like you to book an interview. • You will only see time slots which are available at the time you are using the system. As time slots are booked for teachers, those timeslots are no longer displayed as available. PTO prevents double-booking of teachers or parents/guardians. • When you have made all the bookings you require, you can print a report of your bookings in time order. Please ensure you complete all 4 Steps when making your booking by clicking on the button and use the icon on the system. Do not Print the page from your screen as this does not confirm and lock in your bookings. You can log in and change bookings any time up to 4pm Sunday April 10th. • Other parents may be making bookings at the same time that you are using the system. It is possible, though unlikely, that a timeslot is displayed to you as available, but is then booked by another parent shortly afterwards. If you then attempt to book this timeslot it will not be available and a message will be displayed to indicate this. • If you are unable to attend the evenings, or the teacher has no bookings left, you can request the teacher to email you to discuss the progress of your son(s) or any concerns/questions you may have. • If you encounter any problems using PTO please notify Michelle Green on Ph 07 5531 9852 or, preferably via email at studies@tss.qld.edu.au . Yours sincerely, Jo Inglis Head of Learning & Teaching