2022-2023

Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Shared Student Success

Plan Revised August 23, 2021

What is it?

This is a plan that describes how Northeast Elementary will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning. Northeast Elementary values the contributions and involvement of families to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement. This plan describes the different ways that Northeast Elementary will support family engagement and how families can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home.

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How is it revised?

Northeast Elementary School invites parents, teachers, and community members to family engagement meetings throughout the year to review and revise this parent and family engagement policy, our school-parent compact, and the family engagement budget. Additionally, family input and comments regarding this plan are welcome during the school year through the family-friendly survey, which is distributed online and through paper copies. The plan is posted on our school website for families to review during the year and will be used to revise the plan for the next school year.

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What is it for?

All students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this plan. Northeast Elementary will provide full opportunity for the participation of parents and family members with limited English, with disabilities, and of migratory children.

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Northeast Elementary

Dr. Melissa Palk, Principal

575 Old Kentucky Rd.

Cookeville, Tn 38501

(931) 526-2978

https://sites.google.com › pcsstn.com › northeast-elementary-school

School Plan for Shared Student Achievement

Where is it available?

At the beginning of the year, the plan is included in the student handbook and given to all students. The plan is also posted on the school website and social media. Families can also retrieve a copy in the school office.

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What is Title 1?

Northeast Elementary is identified as a Title I School as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to the challenging State academic standards to improve teaching and learning for students. Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family engagement. All Title I schools must jointly develop with parents and family members a written parent and family engagement policy.

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When students, schools, families, and communities come together-we CAN achieve our goals!

2022-23 District Goal

All Students Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Learning on Grade-Levels in All Subject Areas.

2022-23 Northeast

Elementary Goal

In addition to the District Goal: Reduce Variability in Classrooms & Grade Levels.

Parent and Family Engagement

Northeast Elementary believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

• That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.
• That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school
• That parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

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School-Parent Compacts

As part of this plan, Northeast Elementary and our families will develop a school-parent compact. A compact is a written agreement that families, teachers, and students jointly develop to explain how everyone will work together to ensure all students read grade-level standards. The compacts will be reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from families, students, and teachers during various events and the annual Family-Friendly Survey. The school-parent compacts are also displayed in each classroom, are shared with parents during parent-teacher conferences, are posted on our school website (northeasteagles.com), and extra copies are always available in the front office. If you would like to provide feedback on the compact any time during the year, please contact Valerie Kardatzke at 931-526-2978 fax: 931-372-0385 or vkardatzke@pcsstn.com.

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Title 1

School-Parent Compact

Let’s Get Together!

Northeast Elementary will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement and support and partnership among the school, families, and the community to improve the student academic achievement.

Northeast Calendar of Events 2022-2023

June - July - Summer School(June 6-30)-Professional Development-Blitz Week(June 13th-17th)

July 18- Family Engagement Meeting

July 22- NES Inservice

July 26- County Wide Inservice

July 27- NES Inservice

1st Nine Weeks

Aug.1st- 1st Day of School

Aug.2nd- “Back to School Bash”-Fun Activities and teacher meetings as well as Powerschool tutorial/GC tutorial/Dojo Tutorial-Social Emotional Awareness-Carnival Theme!!!

Aug.4th- Election Day-No School

Sept.5th-Labor Day-No School

Sept.12th - Parent/Teacher Conference-With Students-Getting ready for students to lead the conferences-sharing data binders with family members.

*Each grade level has activities planned for families to participate in helping their child be successful in the classroom as well as in life.

2nd Nine Weeks

Oct . 3-14 - Fall Break

Nov.4th - Career Day (during school)

Nov. 8th- Election Day-No School

Nov. 10th- **3rd grade Veteran’s Day Program and STEM Night

Nov.16&17thth- All grades will be having a Thankful Meal (during school)-

Nov.16th -1st grade Thanksgiving Program-

Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Break

*Each grade level has activities planned for families to participate in helping their child be successful in the classroom as well as in life. (1st and 3rd will already have done this with Veteran’s/Thanksgiving programs/STEM nights.*

3rd Nine Weeks

Dec.15th. - 2nd grade Christmas Program and STEM Night

Dec. 21-Jan. 3 Winter Break

Jan. - 100th Day STEM Night

Jan. 16th- No School MLK Day

Feb.6th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (after school - student Led)

Feb.- **K / 1st STEM Night

Feb. 20th- No School Presidents Day

Feb. 24th- Book Fair Begins

Feb.28th-- Family Reading NightRead Across America Week Activities/ March Madness

March 13-17-Spring Break

March 20-March Madness

4th Nine Weeks

April 7th&10th- Easter Holiday

April TBD- Testing

April TBD- Kindergarten Registration

April 24th-May - One Book one school Lemonade Wars

May 12th- Eagle Soar

May 19th- Field Day

May 22 - Talent Show

May TBD - Pre K, K, and 4th Graduation programs

May 25th- Teacher Work Day

May 26th- Last Day of School- 10am dismissal

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School Community Team

Northeast Elementary School invites all families to join the Family Engagement Committee to share ideas and ways to involve others to build partnerships with school, families, and the community. The team will meet three times during the school year, but parents and family members can also submit ideas or suggestions at any school activities and meetings, as well as through our family friendly survey and website. If you would like to learn more about the Family Engagement Committee, please contact Teresa Sparks at (931) 526-2978 or sparkst@pcsstn.com. We also welcome feedback through the survey below. It can be turned in to your child’s teacher or the school office.

Share Your Thoughts

We want to hear from you! If you have any suggestions or if there is any part of this policy that you feel is not satisfactory with the students’ and school’s goals for academic achievement, please provide us with your comments in the space provided and leave this form in the front office:

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Name (optional): ______________________________________ Phone Number (optional): _________________________________

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Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Family Engagement Committee

• Yes, I am interested and wish to join the Family Engagement Committee
• Please contact me so I can learn more about joining the Family Engagement Committee
• Please send me notifications about future meetings and updates.

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Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Child’s Name and Grade Level: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Northeast Elementary will take the following measures to empower and support parents and family members as an important foundation of our school in order to strengthen the school and reach our goals.

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We will:

• Ensure that all information related to school and family programs, meetings, and other activities is published in both English and Spanish, posted on the school website, and included in the monthly Panda Proclamation for all families.

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• Partner with early childhood programs, middle and high schools, college and career ready resources or organizations, parent resource centers, or other programs to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitioning.

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• Share information in English and Spanish in the Panda Proclamation for families to understand the school’s academic standards and assessments as well as ways families can monitor their child’s progress and work with educators.

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• Communicate with all families and the community on a regular basis regarding school-wide events and activities, through phone messages, our website, social media, and flyers.

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• Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.

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• Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, and through the Family-Friendly survey.

Family Resources

Let your child’s teacher or Mrs. Sparks know if you would like to check out a family resource backpack! We will fill it with books and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are also available to explore the Powerschool Parent Portal and educational resources.

Northeast Elementary is committed to helping parents and family members attend the family events listed in this policy. Please call or email us if you need assistance with childcare or transportation in order to participate in any of our programs.

Teresa Sparks, Family Liaison

(931) 526-2978

sparkst1@pcsstn.com

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