Parent Involvement Title I
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WELCOME BACK! Enjoy this month's Elementary School Parents Make the Difference newsletter!
September, 2024
Daily Learning Planner
Ideas families can use to help children do well in school.
Parent Advisory Committee
The Parent Advisory Committee meets annually with Title staff and building administrators to discuss Title programming. The committee meets annually, fall and spring. We currently are seeking parents who are interesting in serving our students in this way. Please reach out to the building administrators or our Title I specialists if you are interested in learning more.
Mrs. Andrea Bragdon - Title 1A Coordinator/Literacy Specialist
Mr. Keith Martin - Math Specialist
Winslow Elementary School
285 Benton Avenue
Winslow, ME 04901
207-872-1967 ext. 2186
Parent Involvement Policies
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Parents Right to Know
Home/School Compact
A compact is a voluntary agreement between our school, our students and their families. It outlines how the school, families and students will share in the responsibility for high student achievement. Ongoing, open communication between families and school is essential and will be accomplished through the following: 1. Parent/Guardian/teacher conferences 2. Progress reports to families 3. Reasonable access to staff and opportunities to volunteer and participate in classroom activities.
Student Agreement- I will:
Be respectful of our school, materials, students and adults.
Be responsible for my behavior and school work.
Be safe in and out of school.
Come to school prepared to learn and use my time wisely.
Parent / Guardian Agreement- I/We will strive to:
Encourage my child to be respectful of materials, adults and peers.
Encourage my child to be responsible, and safe in and out of school.
Do my best to see that my child is punctual and attends school regularly.
See that my child is well rested and nourished.
Do my best to provide my child with a quiet place to read and study.
Communicate with the school regarding my child’s academic and social concerns.
Support my child in school work and activities, looking to the school for resources.
School Agreement- The faculty and staff will:
Respectfully help each student grow to his/her fullest potential. The school will serve as a resource for families in meeting these goals.
Provide a classroom atmosphere conducive to meet individual learning styles.
Provide appropriate and meaningful lessons.
Communicate with students and parents/guardians regarding student progress, academic achievement, along with social concerns.
Work closely with special areas teachers to correlate and reinforce learning.
Provide a safe environment in the building and on the playground.
The Maine Department of Education publishes data about Maine Schools on their dashboard. This dashboard reflects annual data in a number of areas from schools across the state. To learn more, click the button below.
How parents can help support their children to develop literacy skills
Let kids see YOU read
Read to your children at all ages and listen to them read to you
Click here to find 100 favorite books for young readers
Point out signs when driving and shopping
How parents can help support their children to develop math skills
Practice counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 100s, forward, backward, and more!
Practice telling time and measuring
Practice counting and using money
Click here to learn about tips, strategies, and apps to help kids learn about counting money
Problem solving (How many days until? How much is this sale item at 50% off? etc.)
Additional supports
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