Family Engagement Guide
Family Engagement Belief Statement
At Meadow View Elementary, we strive to create an inclusive, equitable, and empowering educational environment for all students and staff.
Our mission is to:
- Model, organize, and monitor culturally relevant teaching practices through the PLC process to ensure proficiency in academic and SEL essential standards.
- Develop a system for students and staff to consistently practice the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in their daily lives to increase leadership opportunities for all.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
How can I Get Involved in the school?
We are happy to welcome volunteers this year at school. Please refer to the SPASD website for details on Volunteering in the District. Please consider coming and supporting lunches and recess. Students love when adults play with them during recess. Here is our lunch/ recess schedule:
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Family Engagement Events |
Family Lighthouse 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5 pm SCO 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6 pm |
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals |
Value All Voices: We will actively listen to and respect the perspectives of all students, staff, and caregivers, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and valued. Build Strong Relationships and a Sense of Belonging: We will prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and caregivers, creating a loving, supportive, and inclusive school community where everyone feels they belong. Honor Cultural Diversity: We will celebrate and honor the diverse cultural backgrounds and identities of our students and staff, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Encourage Leadership Opportunities: We will create and support leadership opportunities for both students and staff, empowering everyone to take on active roles within the school and community. |
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How do families know how their student is doing? |
Teachers will send a biweekly newsletter translated into all necessary languages as requested by caregivers. The MV office will send a biweekly newsletter translated into all necessary languages as requested by caregivers. Participate in teacher–parent conferences. Review the unit planning cover sheet and the end-of-unit progress report. Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher. |
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How can families get involved with our SCO? |
We will add all Family Group and event dates to the newsletters and send reminders. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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How will teachers communicate with families? |
Teachers will send a biweekly newsletter translated into all necessary languages as requested by caregivers. The MV office will send a biweekly newsletter translated into all necessary languages as requested by caregivers. Participate in teacher–parent conferences. Review the unit planning cover sheet and the end-of-unit progress report. |
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How will the principal communicate with families? |
Two e-newsletters per month PeachJar (shared Wednesdays via email) Meetings (in-person or virtual) |
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How can families contact the school? | Please start with your child’s classroom teacher. If the teacher can’t answer this, the teacher will advise you to reach out to the appropriate person. Parents can use Seesaw to communicate with classroom teachers |