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Planting the Seeds:Together We Can Make A Difference

Title I Family Engagement Program

Charnita R. Clements , Family Engagement Specialist



Purpose/Goal

• To enhance current partnerships and establish new connections that will

enhance our students’ school experiences as well as provide community

and faith-based organizations with information about Hampton City

Schools commitment to strong home, school and community

partnerships.•

To outline the appropriate role that organizations can play in

strengthening education, in supporting Lindsay Middle School (6th-8th) to

ensure that our children receive the tools that they need to succeed,

and in making the school and the community a safe place to learn and

grow.

•

To become part of an active two-way partnership with Lindsay MiddleSchool



Agenda

! Welcome

! Introductions

! Presentation

! Question and Answer

Planting the SeedsWorking Together for Student Success



“Everyone can be great because anyone canserve. You don’t have to have a college degree

to serve. You don’t even have to make yoursubject and your verb agree to serve… You

only need a heart full of grace. A soulgenerated by love.

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr



Hello!Introduce yourself

My Name is…

I am here as a representative of…From this meeting I hope to…



Lindsay Middle School

!

Approx. 598 students! EVERYONE receives free breakfast and lunch

! Faculty/Staff

! Mrs. Angela Byrd-Wright: Principal

! Mr. Deon Garner : Assistant Principal

! Mrs. Carla Montgomery: Assistant Principal

!

Ms. Nadiyah Murray : Behavioral Specialist

!

2 Guidance Counselors- Ms. Sutton (Guidance Director) andMrs. Parson

!

1 Family Engagement Specialist! 1 SRO

!

Title I School



Constantino’s Five Simple Principles toEngage Every Family



You are essential to our success…

!

Hampton City Schools recognizes that volunteers andcommunity partners make a valuable contribution to the

educational program and this involvement in the schools

enhances community support.

!

These partners greatly enhance and support educationalopportunities for students that help students meet the

goals and objectives of the instructional program.



Motivational Speakers- Hampton UniversityAthletes



Partnership Opportunities 15/16

School Year

! Title I District Level

! “S.E.E.D.S.” Family & Community Resource Fair

!

Kick-off event for the school year

! Provide families with information, resources, and school supplies to

prepare them for a successful school year.




School Year!

Title I School Level: Lindsay Middle School!

Volunteers Together We Can Make A Difference Thursday’s orspecial events.

! Guest Speakers

! Connections to local groups/organizations/businesses thatwill be able to provide in house field trips

!

Non-perishable Food Baskets to be used in case of emergencyand/or to be distributed weekly.

! Clothing Donations

! Hygiene Packs for families living in hotels or those in need.

! Mentors/Tutors (YG CLUB)

! Gift Cards (Target, Wal-mart, Farm Fresh, Food Lion, etc.) to beused in emergency situations.

! Guest Readers

! SOL Encouragers



Hampton Blitz Team



ESL FAMILY WORKSHOP



MAY THE IPAD FORCE BE WITH YOU



STAR WARS



Donating School Supplies



School+Parents+Community= SUCCESS




School Year!

Title I School Level: Lindsay Middle School

!

Provide opportunities for Lindsay staff and families to participate in anevent with your organization (attend a special service, present information,volunteer at an event, etc.)

! Thanksgiving Food Packages

!

Adopt a Family/Angel Tree for Christmas

! Lunch Buddies

!

School Supplies! Adopt -A-Class

! Afterschool Activities

! School Beautification

! Provide space for parenting workshops

! Book Drive

!

Coat/Sock/Underwear collection! Parent Appreciation

!

Teacher Appreciation

! Family Empowerment Conference

! 1636 Literacy Programs



Next Steps…! Identify how you would like to partner with Lindsay Middle

School (begin to brainstorm ways you would like to partnerwith the school)

!

Identify a representative from your organization to promoteand support this partnership effort

!

Schedule a meeting with the Family Engagement Specialist andPrincipal.

!

Collectively determine the goals and objectives of yourpartnership! Identify volunteers from your organization

! What materials are needed to facilitate this partnership?

!

Members of your organization will be required to attend aVolunteer Orientation (complete required forms) prior tovolunteering, mentoring, or tutoring in the school



Guidelines

! Volunteers should:

!

Complete the appropriate forms and CPS BackgroundCheck

! Always sign in and out of the office

!

Wear identification badges provided by the school

!

Respect the authority of the school staff! Not assume the responsibility of instruction and/or

supervision of students

! Never assign grades or disciplinary action

!

Be dependable

!

Respect the confidentiality of students and staff! Be objective and impartial

!

Be neat and well groomed

“Volunteers in the Schools,” Hampton City Schools Policy Manual



Plant the S.E.E.D.S.

Strengthen theEducational

Experiences to create

DynamicStudents

YOU can make a significant impact on the school with

whom you partner!

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