CHESNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3878 Old …

1 CHESNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL . 3878 Old Norcross Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096. 678-542-2300 Office 678-542-2304 Fax Title I Parent Involvement Action Plan 2010-2011. Family Center Rm. , open Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:00pm and by appointment. Contact: Parent Instructional Support Coordinator (PISC) Anjela Bowers- 678-542-2309, PISC and/or Title III Parent Outreach Liaison (Vivian Valle 678-542-2305; provide resources and activities for parents and guardians to use at home with their child. Title I Committee Meetings The Title I Committee (parents, teachers and community members) review and revise: parent surveys, SCHOOL data (for Needs Assessment), Schoolwide Plan/Local SCHOOL Improvement Plan (LSPI), Parent Involvement Policy, Parent Involvement Action Plan, SCHOOL -Parent Compact & Title I budgets.)

2 They also identify topics for parent workshops, make decisions regarding CHESNEY 's Title I program and may represent CES on Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Parent/Guardians are recruited throughout the SCHOOL year through flyers (sent home, distributed at parent meetings & in Family Center), personal invitations, e-mails, Chief Notes (weekly parent newsletter) solicitations and SCHOOL website ( ). August 20, 2010; 8:00am CES Conference Room September 17, 2010; 8:00am CES Conference Room November 5, 2010; 8:00am CES Conference Room March 31, 2011; 5:00pm CES Family Center May 20, 2011; 8:00am CES Conference Room Parent Workshops All CHESNEY Title I Parents/Guardians are invited to attend these workshops.

3 The following list of information is subject to change based on unforeseen inclement weather, scheduling changes and parent needs/requests. Every CHESNEY family receives a copy of this document. If it is modified or revised, the new version will be available in the Family Center as well as on the SCHOOL website ( ). If you would prefer a copy to be sent home at that time with your child, contact Anjela Bowers (PISC). Date(s) / Time(s) Title of Workshop Targeted Audience Brief Description August 9, 2010 Planning For Success: Title I Parents Ms.

4 Rozzi discusses the positive impact of parent 9:00-10:00am Home & SCHOOL Communication involvement, Title 1, home & SCHOOL communications ( SCHOOL website, Agenda Books, Friday Folders etc.), rules, expectations for student behavior and learning. August 26, 2010 Title I / PIRC Title I Parents Gain a better understanding of Title 1, Parent 5:30-6:30pm Parent Orientation(s) Involvement, budget information & documents required & by the Federal Government and GCPS. January 21, 2011. 9:00-9:30am *and on-going with families registering August 26, 2010 Curriculum Workshop(s) Title I Parents Meet staff and receive grade level Academic Knowledge 7:00-8:00pm & Skills.

5 Throughout the year the Parent Outreach & Liaison and/or Parent Coordinator will continue to January 21, 2011 provide curriculum information for new families at 9:30-10:00am registration & by request. *and on-going with families registering September 1, 2010 Family Center / PIRC Title I Parents Parents are invited to visit the Family Center, check out 9:00-200pm Parent Open House instructional materials and get information from Parent Resource Center (PIRC). October 6, 2010 My Child is in ESOL Title I Parents Helps the ESOL parent understand the program to 11:00am-12:00pm Parent Workshop(s) include ESOL modifications, how ESOL teachers work & with the students, and testing in the ESOL program.

6 February 10, 2011. 4:30-5:30pm Rev. 1/18/2011 1. Date(s) / Time(s) Title of Workshop Targeted Audience Brief Description October 28, 2010 Literacy Parent Workshop(s) Title I Parents Literacy activities for grade levels K-5th. Information and 6:30-8:00pm resources will be available to parents including the use of & technology. October 29, 2010. 9:15-10:15am November 5, 2010 Breakfast with the Principal: Title I Parents A workshop to provide parents/guardians with a plan 9:00-10:00am Successful Conferencing they can use when meeting with their child's teacher during conference time, gain understanding of testing, and how to read report cards.

7 December 16, 2010 Building Strong Families: Title I Parents Counselors' workshops to help parents gain a better 5:30-6:30pm Teaching Children Good understanding of different parenting styles and strategies Behavior to raise their child's self-esteem, motivation, achievement and safety awareness. January 21, 2011 Academic Success & Promotion Title I Parents Parents will learn different test taking strategies and gain 10:00-11:00am Parent Workshop(s) a basic understanding of scores and their meanings. & (Assessment) Promotion requirements (K-5) will also be explained.

8 January 27, 2011. 5:00-6:00pm February 25, 2011 Breakfast with the Principal: Title I Parents Successful study tips and ideas to help maximize 9:00-10:00am Maximizing Study Time students' academic success will be shared. March 7, 2011 Your Special Needs Child Title I Parents Parents will receive information about academic support, 11:00am-12:00pm Parent Workshop(s) reading materials, outreach services, testing, promotion & criteria and various other resources. 4:00-5:00pm March 7, 2011 Building Strong Families: Title 1 Parents Counselors' workshops to help parents gain an 12:00-1:00pm Family Changes understanding of different parenting styles and strategies to raise their child's self-esteem, motivation, achievement and safety awareness.

9 March 24, 2011 Math & Science Title I Parents Parents will participate in games/activities designed to 6:30-8:00pm Workshop(s) help children learn math skills and science concepts. & Technology resources will be provided to reinforce AKS. March 25, 2011. 9:15-10:15am February 9, 2011 New Kindergarten Preschoolers' Parents of preschoolers entering CES (8/2011) are 9:15-10:15am Parent Orientation Parents invited to an informational evening to help equip them & for Kindergarten. February 10, 2011. 4:30-5:30pm May 12, 2011 Kindergarten Kaleidoscope Title I Parents Parents and preschoolers visit to familiarize themselves 9:15-10:15am with CHESNEY , participate in a SCHOOL tour and take a SCHOOL bus ride.

10 March 29, 2011 5th Grade Parent Night 5th Graders & Parents/5th grade students will receive information to 6:00pm Duluth Middle SCHOOL Title I Parents help make their transition to Middle SCHOOL go smoothly. & &. April 28, 2011 5th Grade Parent Meeting- 9:00am Transition to DMS. Literacy, English and Technology Classes Date(s) / Time(s) Title of Workshop Targeted Audience Brief Description Information available Adult English Classes Parents / English classes may be provided based on parent requests upon request Community & resources.