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Welcome to the First Grade Family

Welcome to the First Grade Family. Title I. Title I is a federal program designed to offer supplemental services and supplies to schools with a high rate of poverty. The goal of Title I is to give EVERY child a high-quality education.

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Welcome to the First Grade Family

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  1. Welcome to the First Grade Family

  2. Title I • Title I is a federal program designed to offer supplemental services and supplies to schools with a high rate of poverty. • The goal of Title I is to give EVERY child a high-quality education. • This year, CES provides every child breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families • Title I can help: • Children be more successful in school • Parents to have a voice in their child’s education • Teachers to collaborate with parents to assist their child’s education

  3. The Basics of Title I • The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) receives the money from the Federal Government. • The Florida Department of Education will then send the money to the districts based on the number of families that receive free and reduced lunches • When the funds have been received by the Title I schools the parents, administrators, teachers and staff devise a plan to: • Identify students who need the most help • Measure student progress using the state standards • Develop programs that help to supplement classroom instruction

  4. Programs Offered by Title I • Title I offers programs to help student achievement such as: • Additional teachers and paraprofessionals • Additional training for school staff • Extra time for instruction • Various teaching methods and materials • Tutoring

  5. Get Involved • Attend meetings and read our compact and plans • Annual Title I Meeting/Open House • Provides information about Title I and your rights and responsibilities as a parent • Describes what the school is offering to meet students’ needs • Provides access to other parents as well as teachers for collaboration • The Parent-School Compact • States the goals and responsibilities of school, parents and students • Title I Parent Family Engagement Plan • Allows parents to understand and take part in your child’s education

  6. John A. Crookshank is also an AVID Elementary School. • AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. • The philosophy is grounded in the idea that through a growth mindset AVID students succeed in following their dreams and fulfilling their aspirations. • AVID Elementary is designed to be embedded into the daily instruction of allclassrooms to maintain school-wide structures

  7. AVID students work on… • Organization -Agenda/planners, organizational tools, note-taking strategies • WICOR -Writing to Learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading to Learn • Success Skills -Communication skills (writing, speaking, listening) study skills, time management, goal setting • Partnerships -Site, district, home, community

  8. How to Help Parents Matter! • Work with your child at home • Volunteer in the school • Communicate with your child & the school staff • Become and stay involved in your school advisory council to have input in - • Determining goals for the Title I program • Planning and carrying out the Title I program • Evaluating the Title I program

  9. We want you here and involved in your child’s educational experience. Please take the time to complete the School Access Form. Under the For Parents and Students Tab at the top you’ll find the School Access form link. School Access Form Please fill this out this evening if you are not currently an approved volunteer (must be done every three years). Also, you have to reapply if CES is not the school where you were previously approved. You need this to go on field trips, visit the classroom, have lunch at school, attend award ceremonies, or any campus visit that takes place during school hours, etc.

  10. You will be taken to a screen that looks like this. Click the “Complete the School Access Form”

  11. This is what you will see when your application is complete. Please note, this DOES NOT mean your are approved. It says “Thank you for applying as a volunteer at SJCSD. Your application has been received. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing”.

  12. Please sign up for Text Messages from Remind Send a text to: 81010 Message: @c72893

  13. Take a peek at the Student Links page. • Teach Your Monster to Read • Raz • ABC Mouse • StarFall • Moby Max • Prodigy Fun and Educational Practice Links for Kids! Talk to your child’s teacher about user names and passwords.

  14. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Let us turn your Trash into Cash Due Oct 13th

  15. Dress Code Reminders: • Closed toe shoes with a back – no sandals – • No tank tops, unless the width of the straps is three fingers wide No Toes No Spaghetti Straps

  16. Snack Ideas that work in the classroom that are Healthy-ish and Non Perishable • Granola Bars • Fruit Bars • Crackers • Pretzels • Nuts • Cereal • Animal Crackers

  17. Field Trips Make sure you are a Registered Volunteer at least 3 weeks prior to the trip! Thursday, October 26th Evans, Angelo, Daniels, Elder Friday, October 27thFortus, Lloyd, Nielson, Jones

  18. Reminder: When sending in cash with a student, please put it in an envelope or zip-lock bag and labeled with their name, the amount and what it is to be used for.

  19. Celebrations and Treats If you wish to send in a treat or invitations for the class to recognize your child’s birthday or other celebration, please remember: • Check with your child’s teacher about any class allergies • Remember CUPCAKES are best, as they don’t require a knife, plates, or forks (no cakes) • If you are having a party or celebration outside of school, and you wish to have your child distribute invitations at school, this can only be done if there is an invitation for everyone in the class.

  20. Reading at Home HomeworkPlease remember to sign the plannerand write the title of the text that was read at home. Parent Signature or initials Note: The color chart doesn’t correspond with classroom behavior charts Title of Book Also, any notes you want the teacher to see

  21. Supplies in the classroom Here are some items we ALWAYS need and run out of: Tissues Magnetic Clips Coffee Filters (bowls) Ticonderoga Plastic Sleeves Binder Clips Pencils

  22. Other Points • Character Counts • Report Cards

  23. Did you remember to……? • Fill out your School Access Form • Sign up for PTO • Sign up for a conference • Sign up for Remind Texts • Sign a Title One Compact • Complete a survey The link for the parent survey is http://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/28637/16873

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