Your input is invaluable as we finalize potential experiences to enhance our school climate. Based on our initial surveys and discussions, we've identified areas for improvement. Now, we're seeking your perspectives on Parent Volunteer/ Engagement and Student Acknowledgement/ Recognition. Your feedback will help us tailor these initiatives to meet the needs and interests of our school community. Please take a moment to share your thoughts in the survey by clicking here. For your reference, below is a recap of what has already been discussed:
FAIRLY TREATED (RECOGNITION)
From this we recognized themes of what each of those could refer to and how we could support those situations. For the first topic regarding fair treatment, themes were:
- Some students are not recognized for academic achievement until the end of the school year
- Some recognitions are recognized class wise.
- Sending communication about how recognition is occurring.
We reviewed how students are acknowledged and recognized throughout the school. Here are some common recognitions:
- PRIDE Tickets
- Individual Grade PRIDE Recognition
- Lexia Certificates
- Xtra Math Certificates
- Positive Message Home (note, email, remind, phone call)
PARENT VOLUNTEER/ INVOLVEMENT
For the second topic regarding volunteering, themes were:
- Would love an opportunity to assist in class: reading, a project, or activity at school
- Willing to help with learning centers/stations, stem activities, a craft, etc
- Fine with organizational support: copies, bulletin boards, projects
- Feel there is no opportunity to engage with building outside of class parties.
- Enjoy the idea of mystery reader or daily helper
- Want to be invited for special class or grade based programs: 100 day of school, student presentations, occupation day
We then reviewed with our staff teacher feedback on what that support could look like. Here were some possible themes or interests:
School: cutting materials, laminating
K- mystery reader
1- mystery reader
2- mystery reader
3- Career Talk
4- College Career/ Culture talk- discuss how to get into their roles or their jobs. then get feedback from parents about how many would be interested in presented so we can schedule out for the year.
5- Career Talk- Connection of academics to the real world videos. (this is why this skill is important (Real World Application Video) 10 min once a month.
Encore: Skills performance (music/ art)
Together, we can shape a more engaging and supportive environment for all at Kinsner School.
Thank you for your collaboration,
Mr. Lawrence
