Greetings for the month of March! It is with immense delight that I extend a big welcome to the newest issue of our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter.
Within this newsletter, you will learn about our Title I program, upcoming events, snapshots of activities happening in our schools, and practical tips to support your child's learning. We believe that a well-informed and engaged family is the cornerstone of a thriving school community.
Warm regards,
Kimberley Maurizi
Federal Programs, Titles I, II, & III
Neshaminy SD
Hearing the Sounds in Words: Phonological Awareness
Parents of students grades K-1 would benefit most from this virtual workshop. By the end of this presentation parents will know one of the important skills an early reader needs: hearing the sounds in words.
Matching the Sounds with Letters : Phonics
Parents of students K-3 or older students that are two or more grades below in reading would benefit most from this virtual workshop. By the end of this presentation parents will know one of the important skills an early reader needs: knowing the letters and sounds that they represent.
Reading Smoothly: Fluency
Parents of students grades K-3 and older students that are two or more grades below in reading would benefit most from this virtual workshop. By the end of this presentation parents will know one of the important skills an early reader needs: reading smoothly.
Phanatic About Reading Challenge
Mrs. McHugh's Schweitzer ES kindergarten class welcomed the Phillie Phanatic on January 11th as part of the 'Phanatic About Reading' Challenge by Xfinity and the Phillies. Students had been submitting reading logs, videos, and pictures since September, showcasing their reading efforts at home. During the visit, Mrs. McHugh acted out the Phanatic's book, "Hero," while Principal Dr. Amy Orlando read it aloud. Students presented handmade cards and mementos to the Phanatic, creating lasting memories for all. The event highlights the importance of reading and encourages families to support their children's reading habits by reading together and exploring new interests and authors. Congratulations to Mrs. McHugh and her class for a job well done!
Schoolwide Plan Steering Committees
Each spring, Title I schools develop a Schoolwide Plan for the upcoming school year. Parents, families and community members are invited to participate in this process. If you are interested in being on the steering committee for the planning, development or review of the Schoolwide Title I School Plan at your child's school, please reach out to your building principal.
Neshaminy School District has 5 Title I schools (Joseph Ferderbar ES, Herbert Hoover ES, Walter S. Miller ES, Albert Schweitzer ES and Twanks ES). We have a Title I Reading Specialist available at each Title I school to assist parents with monitoring and supporting their child’s academic progress between home and school.
If you have any questions or concerns about Title I at your child’s school, you can contact your building principal.
Parent and family engagement is the participation of parents or caregivers in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:
that parents/caregivers play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;
that parents/caregivers are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;
that parents/caregivers are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.
Click here to view Neshaminy School District's Parent & Family Engagement Policy.
Neshaminy School District Title I
Please feel free to contact Dr. Robert Boffa, Federal Programs Coordinator, at any time with questions, concerns or suggestions regarding Neshaminy School District Title I.
Email: rboffa@neshaminy.org
Website: https://www.neshaminy.org/Page/43697
Location: 2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: 215-809-6551