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Welcome to the Annual Parent Involvement Meeting. Presented by Gaye Lynn Seawright Assistant Superintendent. Thank you Spanish Interpreters!. Mrs. Patricia Ammann High School Interpreters. Why are We Here?. To Meet the Requirements for Title I, Part A
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Welcome to the Annual Parent Involvement Meeting Presented by Gaye Lynn Seawright Assistant Superintendent
Thank you Spanish Interpreters! • Mrs. Patricia Ammann • High School Interpreters
Why are We Here? • To Meet the Requirements for Title I, Part A • To Review Parent Involvement Policies for the District and each Campus. • To Identify ways to be Involved in your child’s education. • To Share Information/To Gather Information
Title I, Part A • What is Title I, Part A • Comprehensive reform strategy designed to update the entire education program in a Title I campus. • The goal is to ensure that ALL students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on the STAAR State Assessment.
How to we qualify for this Federal Program/Funding? • Have a 40% poverty threshold • Valley Mills ISD has a 55.8 % poverty threshold based on October 2013 PEIMS data.
What Do We Do? • What do we need to do to meet the requirements? • Conduct comprehensive needs assessments • Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs. • Create a comprehensive plan (CIP/DIP) • Conduct an annual review of the effectiveness and revise as needed.
Which Students Does the Program Serve? • The emphasis is on serving ALL students, improving ALL structures that support student learning, and combining all resources, as allowed, to achieve a common goal. • These school-wide programs maximize the impact of Title I.
Overview • Research shows these schools share common characteristics: • A clear focus • High expectations of students and staff • Environment focused on learning • Strong leadership • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with standards • High quality professional development • Collaborative spirit • Meaningful parent involvement • A commitment to continuous program review and improvement
10 Components to Meet • Complete a Comprehensive Needs Assessment • Incorporate Reform Strategies School-wide • Instruction is Provided to Students by HQ Teachers • Professional Development • Strategies to Attract HQ Teachers • Parent Involvement • Transition from Early Childhood Programs • Include Teachers in Decision-making • Provide Effective, Timely Additional Assistance • Coordination and Integration
Title I, Part A Funds • These federal dollars can be combined with campus budgets. These dollars are for leveraging overall improvements in teaching and learning for schools with high levels of poverty. • Implementation of special programs are to benefit ALL students.
Special Programs Offered on Each Campus…Ways to Volunteer District Programs Special Education Programs/Bosque County Special Education Co-op-(Meetings, ARDs, Special Programs) All Campuses have tutoring programs/Summer School/College Readiness, Financial Aid Workshops, Parent Information Meetings, College Tours Band Program – 6th through 12 Grade. SAFETY #1 Priority - TEEN Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (5th -12th Graders) Community Project - RipRap Renovation Team (HS Students, Lions Club, City of Valley Mills)
Ways to Volunteer • High School Dual Credit with MCC, Articulated Credit with TSTC, UIL Academic Events, Fine Arts (Marching/Concert/Jazz Band), Theater, OAP, Art/Year Book & Art Shows, Athletics (Boys & Girls fall & spring sports, track meets hosted, UIL competitions) Upward Bound Program through UTA, Financial Aid Workshops, Parent Information Meetings, College Tours Special Club or Groups: Student Council, FFA, FCA, Special Art Shows, Spanish Club, PALS, Chess Club, Outdoor Club, Robotics Club, Mock Trial, One Act Play, FCCLA, Jazz Band
More Ways to Volunteer • Junior High • Advanced Classes, and Algebra I – high school credit • Athletics, UIL Sports Events – Boys and Girls, fall and spring sports competitions, host track meets, etc. • Fine Arts (Band, Theater, Art) Ag Classes/FFA, One Act Play, UIL Academic Events, • *8th Graders must create a 4 year graduation plan before entering 9th grade.
More and More Ways to Volunteer • Elementary Campus • ACE After School Programs • Band at 6th Grade • Fine Arts (Art & Special Class Productions) • Field Trips • Class Parties • Academic UIL • Book Fair • Student Council • Grandparents Day Celebration • Open House • Fall Carnival
Being Involved • You can get involved with your child’s education by volunteering with any of the programs just listed. • Athletic Booster Club • Band Booster Club • Ag Booster Club • PTO/PTA • Start a NEW BOOSTER CLUB
Another Way to Be Involved: • Valley Mills ISD Education Foundation • Nonprofit 501(C)3 organization formed 6/2013 • Purpose: to raise funds to give to the school district teachers to assist with enhancing the education in the classroom. • Presented over $9,000.00 this year in teacher grants. • Funds raised from individuals, businesses, grants, memorials
Parents Involved • Video http://www.ptotoday.com/video/13-more-videos/detail/211-parent-involvement-matters
Communicate! • Get to know your child’s TEACHERS • Get to know your child’s ADM • Get to know your child’s teacher/conference times. • Call, visit in person or communicate in writing when you have questions, need information, want to be involved. (Be aware of the school’s safety check-in procedures.)
Communication Tools • Traditional – call or visit • E-mail • School website, parent portal for grades, School Messenger, School Face Book Page, Skype, telephone conferences, etc.
STAAR Testing Information • Grades 3-8 test - Reading & Math • Grade 4, 7, and 8 – tests Writing as well • Grade 5 – also tests Science End of Course – English I, English II, Algebra I, US History, Biology – must pass all five to graduate. Retests – Grades 5 & 8, EOC
HB 5 Community Involvement • Assessment/campus evaluations • Go to www.thecasesolved.com • See handout for instructions. • Library computers are available to use.
Graduation • Friday, June 6th • 7:00 p.m. • High School Gym • Come EARLY!
Summer School Info • Secondary – June 9th-26th • Monday through Thursday • 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Elementary – details to be announced
Registration for 2014-2015 • Secondary • Week of August 11-14th • 11th – Seniors and Juniors • 12th – Sophomore and Freshmen • 13th – 8th grade and 7th grade ELEMENTARY Details to be announced. (Usually the same dates as high school.)
First Day of School • August 25, 2014 • See website for 2014-2015 Calendar
Review of District Policy • District Policy Review: • Any additions or changes needed?
Campus Policies • Divide into groups: • Elementary • Junior High • High School Review the policy and determine if any changes need to be made. Group consensus is necessary.
Student Handbook • The District and campus parent involvement policies will be included in next year’s student handbook. • Hard copy or Online Version
Resources • www.vmisd.net – Valley Mills ISD Website • School Messenger – announcements (make sure phone numbers are updated) • School Signs • Newspaper (Valley Mills Progress) • Fliers, letters sent home • Google: Friends of Texas Schools Parent Involvement Region 12 ESC Region 16 ESC
School Contacts • Elementary • Gail Wimberly, Principal • Misty Gerik, Assistant Principal Raegan Deeley, Secretary Phone: 254-932-5526
School Contacts • Junior High and High School • Jason Sansom – High School Principal • Joe Crownover – High School Assistant Principal Toni Light, Secretary 254-932-5251
School Nurse • Holly Crawford Both Campuses 254-932-5526 – Elementary 254-932-5251 - Secondary
Others • Jim Guest, Transportation Director • Athletic Director, Eric Blenden • Band Director, Jon Schriver • Cody Gibson, Maintenance Director • Kristi Taylor, Food Service Director
Interim Superintendent • James Baize
Thank YOU! • Thank you for attending tonight’s meeting! • Your input is valued and respected.