Family Engagement Guide

Family Engagement Belief Statement

We believe if staff and families utilize known strategies, practices, and two-way communication, we will increase student success in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas. 

Students and families together, rising to new heights.

Huskies have H.E.A.R.T. - Health (Physical, Emotional, Social), Empathy, Accountability, Restorative, Teamwork
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Volunteer Opportunities

During the School Day: 

  • Lunch & Recess Supervision 
  • Classroom Tutor 
  • Club (assist an advisor or lead a club!)
  • Career Day - May - 2 days a week, every week of May
  • Field Trip Chaperones
  • Interested in volunteering in another way? Let us know!

With our SCO: 

  • Join our SCO! 
  • Share-nights:  volunteer at a share-night fundraiser. 
  • Donations for various SCO-sponsored events
  • Chaperone an SCO activity 
  • Fundraising 
  • Help organize social gatherings for parents/caregivers 

If you are interested in volunteering, please email the principal or associate principal to see what opportunities exist/share your interest in volunteering.  

Our commitment to equity: Our staff will build and sustain two-way communication with families and the community, centered on student academic / student learning outcomes/student attendance.  
 

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Family Engagement Events

  • Back to School Open House: 8/27/25
  • Family Fun Nights - join us for a night of pizza, games, and fun! 
    • Fall Date: October 1st 
    • 5:30-7:00 pm @ Sheehan Park West Shelter
    • Winter Date: _____ 
    • 5:30-7:00 pm @ Central Heights
    • Spring Date: _____ 
    • 5:30-7:00 pm @ Sheehan Park West Shelter
  • October 23rd & 24th  - Family Conferences
  • February 26th & 27th - Family Conferences
  • June 9th  - 8th-grade celebration picnic (all day)
     
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals

If we build and sustain two-way communication with families and community centered on student academic / student learning outcomes/student attendance, then we will begin to eliminate inequities experienced by our students who have been historically marginalized as specifically evidenced by eliminating disproportional literacy and math outcomes 

  • Open house
  • Family Fun Nights
  • Layer in surveys
  • REMIND & IC

Awareness of school events 
Build positive rapport through emails, phone calls, and messages 

Student Snapshots (a well-rounded update about your student’s academics, attendance, and social/emotional functioning) emailed home 3x per year
 

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How do families know how their student is doing?

Check grades and attendance in Infinite Camps; download the Campus Portal App

Reach out to teachers/student services/administration for more detailed information.
 

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How can families get involved with our SCO?

The principal and SCO meet monthly on the third Monday of each month from 5:30 to 6:15 pm 

Please email the principal at saprank@sunprairieschools.org if you are interested in joining the meetings.

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How will teachers communicate with families?

SP30 teachers call home for each student before school starts 

Weekly or monthly newsletters

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How will the principal communicate with families? The Sunday Newsletter is shared each week around 10:00 am
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How can families contact the school?

Sarah PrankeKlang(Principal) Ph: 608-318-8000 ext. 5801, email:   saprank@sunprairieschools.org

Mark Roth (Associate Principal) Ph: 608-318-8000 ext. 5855, email: maroth@sunprairieschools.org

Jackie Silva Torales (ML Assistant) Ph: (608)492-4834, email: mysilva@sunprairieschools.org

Matt Jahnke (Social Worker) Ph:  608-318-8000 ext.5809, email: mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.org

Kelsey Aleckson(Counselor) Ph: 608-318-8000 ext. 5813, email: kaaleck@sunprairieschools.org

Mary Chris Richard (Counselor) Ph:  608-318-8000 ext. 5842, email: mcricha@sunprairieschools.org 

Attendance Line:  608-318-8020