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Family Engagement Guide

Family Engagement Belief Statement

  1. Our school culture is developed by teaching our four themes of Safe, Ownership, Respectful, Responsible.  
  2. Your role as family members in helping teach our themes will also enhance the culture at Eastside.  
  3. You should feel welcome at Eastside both during the school day and for special events.  If you do not, please reach out to your teacher, Ms. Freeman or Mr. Boeve.
  4. In open communication between school and you.  We want you to feel comfortable contacting school, and we also want to feel comfortable contacting you when needed.
  5. It is our responsibility and your responsibility to listen first and work together to create a plan that best serves students and families.
  6. Families play an integral role in their child’s learning. We value and accept families as they are and believe they are doing the best they can as families and advocates for their children. 
  7. You will be treated as partners in doing what is best for your students
  8. We will work with you to improve student achievement.
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Volunteer Opportunities
  1. Watch DOGs - Sign up meeting Sept. 16th
  2. ESCO Family Fun Nights - Sign-up Genius, sent prior to the event
  3. Field Trip Chaperones - Teachers will reach out when needed.
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Family Engagement Events
  1. Ready-Set-Go - Aug. 27th - 4:30 - 6:00
  2. Fall Fest - Sept. 25th - 4:30 - 6:00 at Carriage Hills Estate Park
  3. Goldie Gallop - Oct. 10th
  4. Conferences - Oct. 23/24, Feb. 26/27
  5. ESCO Meetings - 2nd Tues. of each month - 6:00 - 7:30
  6. ESCO EVENTS
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals

Restorative Justice - Discuss at the Sept. 10th ESCO meeting.  Will be talking about Tier 1 as that is Eastside’s focus this year.

Eastside is committed to working directly with our ESCO board so that activities and fundraisers are equitable for students and families.  Our ESCO board is aligned with the District Parent Leadership Council’s commitment to equity across our district.  The District PLC is working on establishing a set of shared experiences for all students so that all SPASD students will have access to similar and consistent educational experiences.
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How do families know how their student is doing?
  1. Attend school/family conferences in October and February 
  2. Reach out to your child’s teacher(s) whenever questions come up about your child’s progress
  3. You can access your student’s report card when it is posted on your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
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How can families get involved with our SCO?

ESCO Meetings - 2nd Tues. of each month - 6:00–7:30

ESCO EVENTS
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 How will teachers communicate with families?

We will have two rounds of conferences…

  • October 20-24
  • February 23-27

Report Cards 

  • End of semester 1 (January) 
  • End of semester 2 (June) 

You can access the report card when it is posted on your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
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 How will the principal communicate with families?
  • Monthly Newsletters (starting in Oct.) 
  • Reminders of important events are sent periodically via text/email 
  • PeachJar (shared Wednesdays via email) 
  • Flyers about community events/activities 
  • Meetings (in-person or virtual)
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 How can families contact the school? Communicate with teachers first, then admin.
Attend ESCO meetings.