Research has shown that parents can increase a child's academic success through their involvement with schools and communities. Parental involvement improves student morale, attitudes, and academic achievement across all subject areas. The overarching goal of District 30’s Parent University is to create meaningful experiences that will assist and empower parents in helping their child(ren) reach their fullest academic, social, and emotional potential.
FAMILIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE CHALLENGES
Through the school year families are presented with the following challenges designed to strengthen their parent-child relationships:
1st Day of School Selfie
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Digital Citizenship Week
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STEAM Family Engagement Kit
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Friendly Schools Tour
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# of Selfies
Due Sept. 28th
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# of Return Pledges
Due Oct. 30th
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# of Library Check-outs
Due Nov.-May 31st
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# of Visits
Due Nov.-May 31st
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Parent Engagement Online Survey
# of Completed Surveys
Due May 31st
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The school which has the most family participation in all categories will receive the Families Make a Difference trophy!
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Parents will become familiar with a wide array of inclusive services and supports offered within Valley Stream Thirty for ALL students in need. Interactive booths will be available for parents to learn about general education academic remedial services (AIS math providers, RTI Reading Teachers), enrichment opportunities (Enrichment Teachers), special education services (special education teachers, speech therapists, OT/PT therapists), social-emotional supports (school psychologists), health supports/ services (school nurse), and ELL supports/services (for families that speak a different language). Both parents and students will be actively engaged in hands-on activities that they can use at home. Translators will be available upon request as well as available support staff to supervise younger children while parents are meeting with school personnel. PTAs from each of the schools will be present to greet families and answer any questions they may have. Finally, incoming kindergarten students and families of Valley Stream Thirty are invited to this event in an effort to support a smooth and effective transition into the school environment. Overall, this night is meant to be fun and engaging for all families to learn about the wealth of resources available and connect with staff, administration, and fellow parents to address any questions/concerns.
SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
CLEAR STREAM AVENUE | FOREST ROAD | SHAW AVENUE
Each school provides numerous opportunities on a monthly basis for parents to get involved in their child’s school experiences such as:
September
Meet the Teacher Night Kindergarten Play Date Friendly School Tours
October
Friendly School Tours
November
American Education Week Taste of Services Friendly School Tours
December
Winter Concert Parent-Teacher Conferences
January
MLK, Jr. Activities
February
Founders’ Day Celebration Kindergarten Orientation Meetings
March
Parent-Teacher Conferences Pick a Reading Partner Friendly School Tours
April
Lights On for Education
May
Spring Concert Art Show Memorial Day Parade
June
Moving-up Ceremonies for Kindergarten and Grade 6
Volunteering Opportunities
Class Parents Classroom Learning
Centers Pick-A-Reading-Partner(PARP)
Parent Language Ambassador Professional Development/Mentor Plan Committee Member Shared Decision-Making Committee Member
Monthly Activities
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Events & Meetings Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Events & Meetings
ENL Parent Orientation (Prior to placement in an English as a New Language (ENL) program)
Title I and Title III Meetings
FOR ACTUAL DATES & TIMES GO TO: http://www.valleystream30.com/calendar/default.aspx
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