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Family Engagement Guide

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Family Engagement Belief Statement

We know that students learn best when everyone works together to encourage learning. We promise to work together to help our students achieve in school.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Classroom teachers should offer at least 3 different ways that caregivers can volunteer or be involved in their child’s school or classroom (examples: field trips, classroom material prep, caregiver show & tell (cultural, career, etc.), guest readers, lead an activity or morning meeting, etc.
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Family Engagement Events

In addition to school-wide events, each classroom should have 2 family engagement events that caregivers are invited to (1 per semester). Caregivers should be invited via their preferred communication method. One should be within the school day hours & the other during an evening outside of school hours. Learning celebrations (also a chance for parents/caregivers to see classrooms, other student work, meet their child’s peers/fellow caregivers/parents. Family potluck, play dates, craft/game nights
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals

Monitoring steps:

PLTs focus on response to instruction, adult practice shifts, family engagement, acknowledgements, communication updates, next steps, looking ahead

PLTS establish clear routines and expectations for students AND teachers (First Six Weeks (and extend that work), Family Engagement/Communication plans, team planning, student focus group planning, goal setting and monitoring, etc)-- having a model/resources available to support teams (PLT agenda/note catcher)
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How do families know how their student is doing?
  • PRP Student Communication
  • Caregiver/Teacher Conferences
  • Graded work with feedback sent home regularly (CKLA cover sheets on assessments)
  • Unit Overviews, Family letters, Home Connections
  • Transparent communication around behaviors, academic levels via preferred communication method (ongoing throughout the year)
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How can families get involved with our SCO?

 Our SCO (CH Best) meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm in the LGI.  There is also a link to join virtually.  
CH Best President: Brigette Singletary brigette.haley@gmail.com
SCO newsletters are sent quarterly.  Contact Brigette to be added to that distribution list. 
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 How will teachers communicate with families?

A minimum of:

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Conferences:

  • Strengths based
  • Clear communication around present level & grade-level standards

Behavior:

  • Transparent communication. Parents should be aware of students’ behaviors (positives and things to work on) & should be an active partner in problem-solving around their child’s behaviors
  • Caregivers should be involved in problem-solving before a Problem-Solving Request form is filled out.

Communication:

  • Asset-based communication
  • Mindful of positive/negative ratio (5:1)
  • Following caregiver’s preferred communication method
  • Built-in weekly positive messages home (PLT time)
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 How will the principal communicate with families?

Communication to families/community will occur on a biweekly basis via the Smore platform.
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 How can families contact the school?

Phone, Email
Each teacher shared contact information with all families.