Students were given an opportunity to share knowledge they have learned with other peers, their parents and staff. 4th grade – Solar System American Education Week Families are encouraged to visit their children in the classroom. Craftivity-special event that was held in the cafeteria where parents and grandparents were invited to complete various Thanksgiving crafts with their child/grandchild that were related to learning (math and reading). All Staff November 16-20, 2015 November 19, 2015 1:30 PM SANE Information-Parent Involvement Binder Strategy: Volunteering 4th Grade Wetland and Wildlife Field Day Students visited a local wetland to learn about the importance of wetlands on the environment and people. 4th Grade Teachers Parent Volunteers September 23, 2015 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM Art & Wellness Night Families were invited to attend an related to the arts and physical well-being. Parents could preview their student’s artwork that was on display. Families also participated in various stations related to art and health. Art and Physical Education Teachers SANE Documentation Sports Day This annual event provides an opportunity for students to participate in field activities to promote good sportsmanship and cooperation. Parents participate in the day by volunteering and even participating in some of the activities with their children. Staff Coordinator: PE Instructor May 27, 2015 SANE Documentation Volunteer documentation Participation in Volunteer Program Parents are encouraged to come to school and volunteer time to classroom teachers. This includes but is not limited to chaperoning field trips, assisting in special events or Volunteer Coordinator August 24, 2015- June 14, 2016 See volunteer records.
performing clerical duties to help the staff. Volunteer coordinator will document the hours. Strategy: Collaborating With the Community Somerset County Judy Center Partnership Provides services to families with children aged birth to Kindergarten who needs programs and supports. Judy Center Staff August 24, 2015- June 14, 2016 Garland Hayward Youth Center Academic records are requested by the center for students who attend their afterschool program to better meet their needs. School Counselor August 24, 2015- June 14, 2016 UMES Mentoring LSS August 24, 2015- June 14, 2016 PDS with Salisbury University, UMES, Drexel and Wor-Wic Tech PDS Coordinator A August 24, 2015- June 14, 2016 Grandparent’s Day Grandparents were invited to attend a special grandparent’s breakfast. Grandparents were given the opportunity to eat breakfast with their grandchildren while collaborating with other grandparents. During the breakfast, administration will share the importance of being involved in the school community. Each grandparent will be provided reading literature about how grandparents can be involved in school. This is an important event because many of our students are being raised by their grandparents. Office staff September 14, 2015 SANE Documentation Refreshments: $249.43 PAES Family/ Back to School Carnival Students’ families were invited to attend a carnival at the school where games could be played and concessions were sold. Irma Stromberger Staff PTO Officers September 16, 2015 5:00-8:00 pm SANE Documentation Water Safety Program at YMCA PAES partners with the YMCA to offer a free course on water safety to 4th grade students. PE Teacher Oct. 12-22, 2015 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Lesson plan
B. Somerset County Public Schools will provide coordination, technical assistance and other support necessary to assist participating schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement programs by: 1) providing materials and training not otherwise available to help parents with their child’s achievement. 2) educating school staff on how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners. 3) ensuring to the extent possible, that information is sent home in language and form parents can understand. 4) ensuring school-parent contacts are being used to outline responsibilities of the school staff, parents and students in striving to raise student achievement and explain how an effective home-school partnership will be developed. C. Somerset County Board of Education will build the schools’ capacity for strong parental involvement by: 1) providing assistance to participating parents in such areas as understanding federal and state education goals, state content standards, student performance standards, and assessments 2) encouraging the formation of partnerships between schools and local businesses that include a role for parents 3) providing resources for parents to learn about child development and child rearing issues that are designed to help parents become full partners in the education of their children 4) encouraging meetings at a variety of times, such as morning and evenings, in order to maximize the opportunities for parents to participate in school-related activities 5) coordinating and integrating parental involvement activities with Head Start, as appropriate 6) approving reasonable and necessary expenses associated with parental involvement activities to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions 7) providing reasonable supports for parental involvement as requested by parents 8) providing opportunities for parent training through multiple formats on new resources as they become available in the county. Example: PowerSchool, EdLine 9) providing materials and opportunities for training to help parents work with their children to improve achievement, such as math, literacy, and technology training. D. Somerset County Board of Education will coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies with programs such as Head Start and other federal and state programs by: 1) adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental involvement 2) reviewing school level meeting minutes for the integration and coordination of parent involvement activities E. The Superintendent of Schools or her designee will conduct with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent involvement policy as it relates to increased academic quality by: 1) distributing an annual survey to solicit such information of all participating Title I parents, administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, and instructional assistants