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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM MEETING

January 4th, 2024

Rochester City School District

Rochester, NY

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Rochester City School District

Rochester, NY

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Objective #1 - Welcome to CET!

Mission

  • We will be the Jewel of the City / Seremos la Joya de la Ciudad

Vision

  • As ambassadors of diversity, the Monroe Family is on a mission to learn, work, and contribute to our community.
  • Como embajadoras de la diversidad, la familia Monroe tiene la misión de aprender, trabajar y contribuir a nuestra comunidad.

  1. In the CHAT type one way that Monroe Shines Bright?

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Agenda

5 min.

Welcome

15 min.

Purpose / In-Building Community Partner Highlights

15 min.

Parent, Student, Alumni Discussion

20 min.

Questions

5 min.

Next steps - Survey

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Purpose

Mission: To cultivate a culture of academic excellence in partnership with schools, students, families, and community stakeholders utilizing inclusive and innovative learning opportunities for all learners.

Vision: To use Community School strategies to build a solid foundation that promotes equity and educational excellence for all learners.

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Goals

Become familiar with Partnerships at Monroe

Discuss opportunities that would benefit the Monroe Family

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection

Mentoring and Academic Partnership

Mentoring, Social/Emotional Development, Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Academic Support, College & Career Exposure

October (final #s)

Student Mentoring - 177

Academic Support - 55

Extracurricular - 105

November (final #s)

Student Mentoring - 201

Academic Support - 81

Extracurricular - 97

December (final #s)

Student Mentoring - 219

Academic Support - 57

Extracurricular - 116

Overview: Each student is assigned to a Youth Advocate that provides ongoing mentoring services. Students participate in social and life skill-building enrichments during lunch periods or after school. Career tours, college tours, and academic support are made available throughout the year. Students who meet “AAA” standards (Academics, Attendance, Attitude), can be referred to our Youth Employment Training Academy and receive their certification upon completion. Students have the opportunity to join affinity groups focused on our young men, young women, and arts, that facilitate events throughout the year. We are currently recruiting students in grades 9th-10th.

LOCATION: Room 3

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Highlights

Staff

Position

Cell Phone

Email

Christina Alvarado

Youth Advocate I

585-261-7845

Karelyn Torres-Rivera

Youth Advocate II

585-4814563

Omayra Ramos-White

Supervisor

585-301-0281

December Enrichments and highlights:

  • Special Santa Gifts
  • Test taking Bingo
  • Learning about how Holidays are celebrated around the world
  • Decorating cookies
  • Altitude enrichment
  • Ongoing Recruitment

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

SUNY Brockport

Academic & Mentorship

LOCATION:

ROOM 3 Basement

College & Career Readiness

Mentoring, Social/Emotional Development, Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Academic Support, College & Career Exploration

September: Recruitment & Group Presentations

-4 student contacts

October: Recruitment & Group Presentations

-31 student contacts

November: Recruitment & Group Presentation

-98 student contacts

-Toured Nazareth University on 11/7

8 students attended.

December: Vision Boards

-89-Student Contacts

-23 attended Dance Workshop

-32 attended /Holiday Celebration (Supply Giveaway)

*Enrolled 35 new students*

ETS Brockport works with Middle & High School Students. Enrolled students participate in Career Exploration, Personal Development, Academic Assistance and College Awareness are made available throughout the year. We assist Seniors with FAFSA, Common App. and Personal Essay.

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Highlights

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Center For Youth

Help Zone

LOCATION: Room 232

Social-Emotional Learning, Hygiene supplies, Re entry from suspension, mediations, clothing closet, small groups, restorative trainings, youth development, life skills

September/October

____635___student contacts

November

742 student contacts

December

738 student contacts

Brittany Dorman bdorman@centerforyouth.net ext 2320

Daekwon Ruffin druffin@centerforyouth.net ext 2322

Maurice Smith masmith@centerforyouth.net ext 2321

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Center For Youth

Intervention/Prevention/Education

Ms. Lucky

llight@centerforyouth.net

LOCATION:

Office:306A; ext.3061

Social/Emotional/Mental Engagement

September/October

90 students, Academic accommodations, Learn to Earn, Classroom presentations, Individual counselling, Educational group sessions

November

95 students, Academic accommodations, Learn to Earn, Classroom presentations, Individual counselling, Educational group sessions

December

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Highlights

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Food link

Food Pantry

Nutrition

September/October

23 adults

26 students

4 seniors

November

37 adults

49 students

3 seniors

December

11 adults

23 students

0 seniors

To access the Food Pantry at Monroe Upper School

Please email: jennifer.defranco@rcsdk12.org, elizabeth.estevez@rcsdk12.org, or mario.mongeon@rcsdk12.org

In the email, please identify a current phone number to be reached at.

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Highlights

SAVE THE DATE

Upcoming Food Distribution DATE - Wed. Jan. 17th

Flyer will be sent via SOCIAL MEDIA

Location:

Time:

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

September/October

Pathways to Peace

Intervention/Prevention

LOCATION: RM. 24

Intervention/mediation/re entry from suspension, youth and justice, gang intervention and social emotional/mentoring

September/October

2000

November

Over 2500

December

Courtney Allen ext 1240

courtney.allen@cityofrochester.gov

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Highlights

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

UR Upward Bound

Academic

LOCATION:

Room 005

College & Career Readiness

Catering to specific areas such as, Access to our college prep center, Programming and events catered to expand students' college and career awareness, Academic support (tutoring, check-ins, etc.), Trips to college campuses (local, regional, and national), 6-week summer program (In-person hosted on UR campus), Intensive support during senior year college and financial aid application season.

Currently recruiting

September/October

55

November

45

December

30 Students

2 Adults

Whitnee Shipman ext 6050

Email: wshipman@rochester.edu

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Highlights…

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In-building Community Partner Updates

Provider

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Natasha Del Rosario

Bilingual Prevention & Intervention Specialist

Roc Restorative & IBERO

Social - Emotional Learning

Bilingual in classroom support.

Schools Academic Culture

September/October

Academic & Restorative bilingual classroom support

__ How many?

__ What?

__ When?

November

December

Contact information: natasha.rosario@iaal.org

Address: RocRestorative H.U.B. at Douglass Campus

940 Fernwood Park,

Rochester, NY 14609

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Highlights…

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Community Partners - Burger King

Partner / Support

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Burger King

Attendance

Motivation Incentives

Attendance/On-time Rewards

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Highlights…

On-time CELEBRATION - Meal Voucher Give Away!

Nov. 3rd - 40

Nov. 30th - 30

Dec. 21st - 40

Jan. 22nd

Feb. 29th

Family Attendance Celebrations - Pizza Party

MP 1 - December 13th - 75 students!

15 parents

20 staff

MP 2 - February

MP 3 - May

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Community Partners - Attendance

Partner / Support

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

SPIRIT NYS

Attendance / Graduation

Motivation Incentives

September- secured Partnership

October - Identified 5 students

Each student received book bag filled with

supplies for school and home

November - Students received winter coats

Students received debit cards $300.00

December- 5 Students received $150.00

and a Holiday Gift worth $50

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Highlights…

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Student / Parent / Alumni / Partner

Discussion

Feedback from last CET meeting survey

  • ask the students about their thoughts regarding of potential ways to engage their parents into our community.

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Community Partners & Future Opportunities

Partner / Support

Service

Deliver

Impact on Students Families

Flower City Art Center

collaborate with Monroe to meet needs of students/families

Art Enrichment & Integration

New

MCC

collaborate with Monroe to meet needs of students/families

Graduation, College & Career

4 courses offered SECOND semester, dual credit courses

Starting in JANUARY

Teen Empowerment

collaborate with Monroe to meet needs of students/families

Life Skills / Mentoring

As needed

L. Perez / Alumni

GRSLA/Summer LEAP

Student services connection

Collaborator with Monroe

C. Joyner / Alumni

Vision Financial Group

Student/Family services connections

Financial education for students and families

PrimeTime585

collaborate with Monroe to support student and staff success

Mentoring/Connections

Supports the Monroe family, social media, SMART program.

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Become a member of our PTSO

Parents, Teachers, Staff & Students will be able to positively impact the growth of our children & school community.

Click here to access link on Flyer

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Partnering with…

Glenbard Parent Series

Click this LINK to open GPS Brochure

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Snack Basket Spinner

Winners from Today’s Meeting:

Parent 1- _____________________

Parent 2- _____________________

Staff - ________________________

Student - _____________________

Parents

Wheel of Names

Students

Wheel of Names

Staff

Wheel of Names

Alumni

Wheel of Names

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Closure

Next Meeting: Jan. 25th via ZOOM

Please take a moment to reflect: Jan. 4 CET Survey

Meeting Reflection - Jan. 4th