Vejar Elementary School

Title IParent Meeting

October 29 and 30, 2014

Money from the federal government which allows schools to offer services and instructional support to students

What is Title I?

How do students qualify for Title I?• Beginning of the year benchmarks• 6 months or below

• Teacher Recommendations

Consult with the classroom teacher if you have questions

Is my child at risk for retention?California State Law requires that parents be notified if a child is At Risk of Retention (ARR).Criteria for ARR varies per grade level, from 1 to 2 years below grade level.Your child’s teacher will discuss this with you at Parent Teacher Conferences.

Title I funding allows an umbrella of support services

•Mind Institute•ALEKS math for 4th and 5th •Technology•Parent Workshops•Classroom Support•Interventions before and after school•Instructional Materials•Parent Resources

Library Materials and Take Home Books for Students

Parent resources in the library

Vejar Title I Support Team

Mrs. Jennifer De Anda: PrincipalMrs. Jodi Yim: Coordinator, Intervention

TeacherMrs. Amber Swartz: Intervention TeacherMrs. Suzette Ramirez: Title I Aide

Title I Support Team Members

Research on Family Involvement for Student Success

Parent/ family involvement significantly contributes to improved student outcomes.

Everyone benefits (students, parents, teachers, administrators, and communities) from family involvement.

Parent/family involvement at home has more impact on children

Home environment is the “primary” educational environment.

More positive attitudes toward school Higher achievement, better attendance, and more

homework completed consistently Greater knowledge of education programs and how schools

work Knowledge of how to be more supportive of children Greater confidence about ways to help children learn

Your Involvement will make an impact on your child’s success in school!

How Can You Help Your Child Excel Under the Common Core Standards?

•Establish routines and Schedules•Organize for learning (Space, calendar)•Develop Listening Skills •Set Goals •Ask Questions, not answers•Connect with Teachers and School•Make Homework time Tech Free (Distractions)•Instill responsibility, compromise, and respect•Keep Healthy habits•Limit TV watching and Video Games time

How Can You Help Your Child Under the Common Core Standards?

Reading

•Read and discuss books with your child on a daily basis

•Have your child make predictions before, during and after reading

•Encourage your child to make and discuss text connections

•Encourage your child to jot down questions that arise as he or she engages in the text

Math

•Find opportunities for your child to use math in daily life

•Have your child teach you the math lesson

•Have your child figure out the tax on your shopping trips

•Play Games: Go Fish, Race to 100, Monopoly

•Have your child figure out how to double or triple a recipe

How Can You Help Your Child Excel Under the Common Core Standards?

Writing•Find opportunities for your child to write

•Encourage your child to use a wide vocabulary

•Exchange notes with your child

•Take your child places

•Teach your child how to utilize resources

How Can You Help Your Child Excel Under the Common Core Standards?

What else can I do?•Visit the school and talk to the teacher

•Ask if your child participates in activities•Does he have a good attitude toward school?•Ask what specific things can you help with

•Talk with your Child and play with them

•Scale of 1-5 •Games: Scrabble, soccer

•Visit the school’s website:http://vejar.wvusd.k12.ca.us/

•The website may give information such as testing dates and homework assignments

OUR PLEDGE At Vejar School we are committed to helping all students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

AS A TITLE I TEAM, WE ARE LOOKING

FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.