Dear Parents/Families, - Featherbed Lane Elementary School



Dear Featherbed Family,My name is Charles Downs; I am the Title I Parent Service Coordinator (PSC) located at Featherbed Lane Elementary School. As Featherbed Lane Elementary School’s PSC, I look forward to supporting your efforts for ensuring and increasing your student’s academic achievement by getting their PARENTS and FAMILIES INVOLVED!! The Title I Parent Service Coordinator (PSC) position is designed to:Build powerful partnerships with parents and families.Involve families in student achievementDevelop innovative family engagement strategiesProvide opportunities and assist parents in voicing their input and interaction with the schoolAttached to this letter is a survey that I want to use to begin developing workshops and gathering resources to address the PARENTS and FAMILIES topics of interest related to their children’s academic achievement/successful school experience. Please complete the survey and have your child return it to the classroom teacher.I am located in Room 36 (Trailer Area) and my schedule as of now is as follows:Monday through Friday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pmGreet and Meet – Stop by Room 36 located in the Trailer area behind the main School building anytime Monday - Friday (Note: A Visitor’s pass from the office is required prior to entering the Trailer) for a few minutes to say hello and share with me how you would like for me to support your efforts as you help your child or children have a productive and a successful school year. I look forward to working with you. Remember to complete the survey and have your child or children return it to the classroom teacher for my attention. Thank you!Charles Downs, Title 1 Parent Service CoordinatorCdowns2@Phone: 410-887-1302 ext. 237410-887-1392Parent Service SurveyDear Families,We’d like to hear from you about how we can help you support your child’s learning and your involvement in our school. Please use the survey to tell us what issues are most important to you. We will use your input to plan parent workshops for the school year. Please complete only one survey per family.Please review the topics and possible suggestions for workshops. Check three choices and list the grade level(s) to receive this workshop during the next school year. Please include any comments on the back of this sheet.CheckAcademic StandardsGrade(s)Information about grade level curriculum (Voluntary State Curriculum)Information about the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Information about the grading policyInformation about the requirements of Title ISchool Work TopicsHow to help my child with readingHow to help my child with mathHow to help my child with writingHow to help my child on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) for grades 3, 4, and 5How to help my child to complete homeworkHow to help my child manage timeHow to use educational internet sites to help my child Do you work in or have some expertise in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Field that would enable you to speak as an expert for the children YES______NO_____ Behavioral TopicsHelping my child improve his/her attitude and behavior at home and/or at schoolHelping my child with social relationships and friendsHelping me to understand child development and what I can expect from my child at different agesRelating to People from a Different Background TopicsHelping me to understand different people who attend my child’s schoolHelping me to share my cultural experiences in my child’s schoolHelping my child to address racial tensions and biasesOther Topics of InterestParent Conference TipsInformation on how I can actively participate on decision-making teamsInformation regarding community resources: Head Start, GED/ External Diploma Program (EDP), adult literacy classes, Health Department, financial planning, libraryIncrease technology skills (keyboarding, email, internet safety, etc.)When is the best time to have these sessions? Please check one.____ During the school day ____ After school ____ EveningDo you need child care? ____ Yes ____ No Would you be interested in working with staff in planning parent involvement activities for the school year? ____ Yes ____ No If interested, please contact the Parent Service Coordinator (Charles Downs): email cdowns2@ phone number _410-887-1302 ext. 237 or 410-887-1392Name: ________________Contact Phone: ________Email:___________________Best Time to call you: _____________Teacher/s: ____________________________Grade/s: ________________Thank you for participating in our survey. This feedback will be very helpful in planning workshops that meet your needs. Please return your completed survey by your child/children to their teacher, Attn: Charles Downs, PSC. ................
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