TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT PLAN PARENTING RESOURCES A catalog of resources is available The Family Resource Center Open House Dates: October & March COMMUNICATING Website, Text Messages, Calls, Notes Home Monthly/Quarterly Newsletters VOLUNTEERING PTSA Meeting Dates: August & January Focus Volunteer Groups: Fathers Being Involved, Mustang Moms, Rockin’ Readers & Hispanic Circle of Support: Work & Chat Wks LEARNING AT HOME Common Dinner Table Meetings Focus Group Workshops See website for list of additional dates. Catalog of materials available DECISION MAKING Title I Annual Meeting September Family Engagement Action Team Meetings Our Mission To have a positive impact on the attitude, attendance and academic performance of all children and families in need of academic support. 2015-2016 DRAFT SPRING 2015 And to help students *DREAM*STRIVE*ACHIEVE* LMMS TITLE I RESOURCE CENTER HOURS Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am - 2pm Tuesday/Thursday 8am - 2pm/4pm - 8pm Saturdays 9am - 1pm COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT TO US! LMMS is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s progress. You can expect to hear from us by: Weekly emails/text messages Monthly newsletters Quarterly Grade Reports LITTLE MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL TITLE I PROGRAM Also feel free to contact us at any time: Family Engagement Coordinator Phone: 678.965.5000 LITTLE MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL TITLE I PROGRAM FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER 6800 Little Mill Road Cumming, GA 30041 School-Parent-Student Compact for Achievement Be Involved… IT MATTERS DRAFT SPRING 2015 Our Goals for Student Achievement 2015-2016 FCSS District Goals In order to create a full partnership with each child’s family, we will … In Our Classrooms At Home Our grade level teams will work with students and their families to support students’ success in reading and math. Some of our key connections will be: LMMS families joined staff to develop ideas about how families can support students’ success in reading and math. Here are ways you can support learning at home: Recovery twice per week for small group remediation Thursday Academy to make up missing work Differentiated instruction in the classroom to meet specific needs Access to school computers/printers two evenings per week and on Saturday mornings Up to date Parent Portal posting of missing assignments Daily posting of assignments to itslearning LMMS School Goals This compact pledges LMMS community to increase student reading and math skills. Our goal is to increase the CRCT meets/exceeds from 98.6% to 99% in reading and 96% to 98% in math. Also, we commit to provide Open House for both school and Family Resource Center at least once per semester A catalog of Learning at Home and Parenting Resources available through the Family Resource Center Family Friendly workshops (childcare provided) on topics that support academic achievement of students (See Event Schedule for details) Involvement of parents in teacher trainings on parent engagement/communication Student Responsibilities LMMS students joined staff to develop ideas about how they can succeed in school both in and out of the classroom. Student ideas: Let teachers and family know if I need help and attend Recovery as requested Work on math and reading skills at home, using the materials sent home by teachers Write down assignments, do homework every day, and turn it in when it’s due Attend Thursday Academy when assigned to make up missing work Access itslearning on a daily basis to keep up with assignments and missing work Attend Saturday TIPS tutoring and/or Breakfast Club before school tutoring if I need it Contact the teacher at least once a month for a progress report Utilize the Family Resource Center OR attend a parent event once per semester Check Parent Portal weekly for missing assignments Check itslearning weekly for posted assignments Teachers, Families and Students – Together For Success The families, students and staff of Little Mill Middle School developed this School-Family-Student Compact for Achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, families added ideas to make them more specific, and students told us what would help them learn. Meetings are held each year to review the Compact and make changes based on student needs. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE COMMENTS AT ANY TIME!