Atkinson ElementaryAugust 5, 2014

Title I Annual Meeting

Atkinson’s Vision and Mission

MissionTogether we unlock our full potential using education as the key.

VisionWe ensure the success of each student.

BeliefsRespect for stakeholders

Organization of the learning environmentAttitudes that are positiveResponsibility demonstrated in actionsSafety as a priority

We are a Title I SchoolWhat is Title I?

Provides financial assistance to schools to meet the needs of educationally at-risk students.

How are Title I Schools identified?A school must have 40% or more of its students to qualify for free or reduced lunches.

How does Title I help my child?

Provides assistance beyond the regular ed. classroom

Instructional activitiesTechnology Purchase-

60 I-Pads 60 netbooks

4 Mac Books 25 Leapsters3 Mimio BoardsBooks and manipulative for classrooms

How does Title I help my child?

Parental involvementParent Involvement CoordinatorResources for our Parent Involvement RoomParent University- Monthly activities held for parents and families that focus on interactive gamesParent University Graduation

Increase staffInstructional CoachComputer lab teacher

How does Title I help my child?

Improve curriculumProfessional LearningStudy Island- Morning Tutoring (3-5)Reading A-Z (K-2)IXL Language (2 and 3)Reading CountsDGP- Daily Grammar Practice

Parent Resource CentersCCSS PRC• Located next door- Mrs. Janie Cantrell

Provides various classes for Title I parentsStepping StonesPuddle Jumpers

Atkinson’s PRC• Located on the main hallway

Computers for parents and students to useResources such as books and manipulatives to checkoutOnsite parent involvement coordinator

2014-2015 Budget76% Teacher Salaries and Benefits

1% Parent Involvement

23% Technology and Instruction

Title I PlanReform Strategies• Strategies and programs we use to ensure

success for everyone.

Parent Involvement Policy• An agreement between the school and our

parents stating ways we will work together to reach all learners. Parent Involvement is a two-way communication involving academic learning and other activities.Student-Parent-School CompactParental Input about Decisions

Communication and Information

DisseminationWebsite

Remind101- Text 404-620-5413 Message @aesinfo Newsletters Phone Calls Weekly E-mail BlastFacebookAgendasWeekly Communicator Folder

School Improvement PlanE-Board (Live in September)High Priority Goals

Increase ELA achievementIncrease math achievementIncrease writing achievementIncrease advanced academic opportunitiesIncrease parental involvement by building

positive relationships

We need your help!!!!!!!!!Join PTOGrandparent’s Day MentorParent’s DaySpring FlingRead with a studentBook FairsMath NightScience DayTeacher AppreciationClubs

Volunteer Policy• You make valuable contributions to our school!• Work within guidelines established by

supervisor• You must sign in on the volunteer log.• You must follow all school rules, safety rules

and confidentiality requirements.• You must sign an agreement of understanding.• You are a mandated reporter!

Please notify the principal if you suspect child abuse.

Sign and turn in the form today.

Business PartnersRecent Donations$1,000.- Provided by Yamaha

Used to improve our playground and equipmentPlants for beautification of the school

Provided by Cheval LLC-