Parent & Family Engagement News
Sponsored by Neshaminy Title I, February 2023
Dear Neshaminy Families,
Parent & Family Engagement News is published to keep you up to date and informed about what is happening in our Title I program. This issue provides families with strategies and resources to support learners in both math and reading. The buttons throughout the newsletter are links to articles, activities, and parent resources.
Happy reading!
Sincerely,
Kim Maurizi
Title I Reading Specialist
Coming Soon to Neshaminy Title I Schools...
Spotlight on Literacy Events
Neshaminy Title I is excited to announce family literacy events throughout the months of February and March. The goal of these events is to empower families to support their student's literacy development with easy-to-use tips, activities, and resources for home use. These events will help families get excited about the importance of reading and demonstrate the key role that parents play in supporting their student's education. Individual schools will make information and registration available to parents for these events. Grade levels per building may vary.
Coming this April, a virtual literacy night with educator, photographer, conservationist, and children's book author Vicki Paulas. Parents and students will learn how to be keen observers, writers, and authors of their own story in print and in life. This fun and engaging evening is guaranteed to spark curiosity and creativity as well as warm your heart!
Click here to learn more about Vicki...
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT READING ENGAGEMENT
Start with a Book!
Visit Start with a Book...click here to explore topics!
How Parents Can Support Reading Standards
The academic standards say what K-12 students are expected to learn in math and the English language arts.
Despite the complexities of the standards, there are several basic ways parents can support their child’s learning. The recommendations below line up with the four broad areas of the reading standards: Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, and Range and Level of Complexity
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Books about Math and Science!
Reading Rockets recommendations:
PARENT RESOURCES TO SUPPORT MATH
What is iReady?
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Math Discourse Cards
Math Discourse Activities
By talking about math, students gain deeper understanding, more easily retain what they learn, and develop their “math confidence.” The Math Discourse Cards for Families from Ready Mathematics, along with these sample activities, were designed to get students asking questions and sharing their math ideas and strategies.
What Are Math Manipulatives?
Parental & Family Engagement Support
We have a Title I Reading Specialist available at each building to assist parents with supporting their child’s academic progress between home and school. One of the roles of the Title I Reading Specialist is that of a coordinator who provides opportunities for parents to participate in workshops and activities that will greatly benefit students. Also, the Title I Reading Specialist organizes and conducts, planning meetings with parents and volunteering opportunities that will help influence academic success. For more information, please contact the Title I Reading Specialist at your student's school:
The Importance of School Attendance
Neshaminy School District Title I
Email: rboffa@neshaminy.org
Website: https://www.neshaminy.org/domain/2561
Location: 2250 Langhorne Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA, USA
Phone: 215-809-6551