Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary King PFE plan 2019...Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet Elementary School 2019-2020 Parent and Family Engagement Plan and Information Packet 5 National

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 2019-2020 Parent and Family Engagement Plan and Information Packet

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 905 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive

Little Rock, AR 72202 501-447-5100

501-447-5101 (Fax)

Principal, Karen Carter – 501-447-5102 Library Media Specialist/Parent Facilitator: Twyla Tate

School Vision

Living the dream…Mind, Body, and Soul

School Mission The mission of Martin Luther King Elementary is to impact the community by empowering all students to become life-long learners. Our goal is to produce leaders who possess integrity and

a desire to serve others.

2019-2020 Parent and Family Engagement

Committee Members Ms. Karen Carter, Principal

Twyla Tate, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator

Mrs. Minnie Washington, Media Clerk/ PTA

Ms. Tameka Cowan- 4th

Grade Parent

Ms. Krystle White- Kindergarten Parent

Ms. Patrice Bell/ Paraprofessional

Sheila Fields, 3rd

Grade Teacher

Gwendolyn Critton, 4th

Grade Teacher

Jessica Weaver, Pre-K Teacher

Brendan McInerney- Music Teacher

Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet Elementary School 2019-2020 Parent and Family Engagement Plan and Information Packet

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Parent involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two way, and

meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school

activities, including and ensuring that:

Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning

That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education

and are more included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory

committees to assist in the education of their child;

We believe in the importance of parents as their child’s first teacher. We also believe

that only a team approach that includes a commitment from all of the individuals that

influence a child’s day can assist in making each child successful academically and

individually.

Parenting

Martin Luther King Elementary will ask parents to complete a parent interest survey in

order to gather information from parents concerning the activities they feel would be

most beneficial in their efforts to support their child academically. A prepared family

information packet will be distributed consisting of Martin Luther King’s Parental

Involvement Plan, tip-sheets on homework, study guides and the note-taking process, a

list of teachers and the subjects they teach, and school policies and procedures. A

calendar of school events, school functions, parental involvement district wide events,

and Martin Luther King’s parent school activities will also be distributed to parents.

Twyla Tate (501) 447-5106

Resources are provided for parents in the Parent Center. Parents may check out

materials, use the computer to check grades, and visit educational Web sites. Parents

are encouraged to view the Title I Plan located in the parent resource center or media

center. A suggestion sheet is also available for parental input. The school will open the

resource center during normal school hours. The following items and information

packets can be found and are not limited to in the Parent Center: Twyla Tate (501)

447-5106

Books/Computers

Math and Literacy Games

Safety Materials

Parenting Tips (English and Spanish)

Information on nutrition and Healthy

Lifestyles

Community and Volunteer

Information

Take home backpacks

Communicating

A Title I, Part A School, an Annual Title I Meeting will be conducted annually. The

agenda, sign-in sheet and minutes for this meeting will be generated separately from

any other events and kept on file in the school’s office. The school will hold their annual

Title I meeting separate from any other meetings or activities to ensure that they have

ample time to provide a description/ explanation of school curriculum, information on

forms of academic assessments used to measure student progress and information on


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proficiency level students are expected to meet. The meeting will be held August 12,

2019 by Principal, Karen Carter.

The Little Rock School District’s 2019-2020 preliminary Title I, Part A allocation was greater

than $500,000.00 which means that M. L. King’s share of the required 1% reservation is

$1,458.60 for Parent Engagement. Parents will be notified of the allotted amount and

will have the opportunity to voice how they would like the funds used for parent and

family engagement activities in a parent survey sent home in each student’s take

home folder. The Parent and Family Engagement Committee will review the results

from the survey and provide input regarding the allotment of funds for parent and

family engagement activities. Past examples of spending include Family Game Night,

Family Camp Night, Family STEM night, Parent Center materials, and homework help

kits.

In order to communicate with parents, students have folders they take home each day,

which are to be signed by the parent nightly. The information packet will be distributed

to students in their daily take-home folders. This will include a link to the school’s

website where they can review the plan and keep up with other school events.

Communication will be provided in English and Spanish, if needed. Parents can visit the

Media Center during Parent-Teacher conferences or at any time during school hours to

review and sign-off on the school and district Parent and Family Engagement Plans. We

will communicate with parents in the following ways to increase classroom instruction:

Distributing monthly newsletters developed by the school leadership team,

principal, staff, students, or parent volunteers. (Principal, Karen Carter 501-447-

5100)

Routinely contacting parents via email, telephone or written correspondence on

an individual basis to communicate about their child’s progress. (All classroom

teachers & specialists)

Posting grades to E-School on a weekly basis. (All classroom teachers)

All staff contact information will be available on the school’s website.

Parent and Family Engagement Workshops Parents are encouraged to attend the following meetings/workshops at various times to increase

engagement opportunities and build staff and parent capacity.

Annual Title I Meeting- August 12, 2019- Contact- Karen Carter

Grandparents Day- September 12-13, 2019 – Contact – Ed Scott

Peace Week- September 16-20, 2019- Contact- Twyla Tate and Mildred Calvin

Family Game Night- October 2019- Contact- Karen Day

Honors Assembly- End of each quarter- Contact- Karen Carter

Red Ribbon/Spirit Week- October 21-25, 2019- Contact- Mildred Calvin

School Musical- December 12, 2019- Contact- Sarah Stokes

Fall Fest- November 15, 2019- Contact- Minnie Washington

Step Up for King- November 5, 2019- Contact- Dee Layton

VIPS Reading Day- November 12, 2019- Contact-Twyla Tate

American Education Week- November 11-15, 2019- Contact- Twyla Tate

Family Camp Night- November 14, 2019- Contact- Karen Carter

100th Day of School Celebration- January 28, 2020- Contact- R. Thomas


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4th and 5th Grade Music Program- February 27, 2020- Contact- B. McInerney

Dr. Suess’s B-Day- March 2 - 6, 2020- Contact – A. Rodriguez

Family STEM Night- March 19, 2020- Contact- Dee Layton

King Volunteer Recognition Reception- April 23, 2020- Contact- Gwen Critton and Minnie

Washington

5th Grade Celebration- May 22, 2020- Contact- Brenda Harris and Kortland Benjamin

Pre-K Celebration- May 21, 2020- Contact- Gwendolyn Glasco, Richelle Thomas, Grace

Brizzolara, Jessica Weaver, and Karen Day

MLK Reads- Throughout the year- Contact- Dee Layton

Parent/Teacher Conferences- Throughout the year- King Staff

EAST- Throughout the year- Contact-Millicent Sanders-Anderson

Volunteering

Martin Luther King Elementary will provide a list of volunteer opportunities and solicit

ideas for other types of volunteer efforts from all stakeholders. Volunteers will be

recruited and trained . Teachers will explain the requirements to parents and

encourage them to become involved in the school. Brief training sessions will provide

parents and community members with the information they need to participate as

school volunteers in order to put them at ease and make the experience pleasant and

successful.

Twyla Tate (501-447-5106) Karen Carter (501-447-5100)

MLK Reads Contact person Randall Eller (501-447-5190)

Learning at Home

School staff, parents, and students will develop a school-parent-student compact. This

compact will outline how parents, school staff, and students share the responsibility for

improving student academic achievement and the means by which the school and

parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high

academic standards.

Karen Carter (501-447-5100)

Decision Making

The school will engage parents in the annual evaluation of the school’s ACSIP Plan and

the Title I, Part A Program’s parental involvement efforts through an annual evaluation

using a comprehensive needs assessment. This assessment will be completed by

teachers, parents and school staff. The principal will designate (1) certified staff

member to serve as a parent facilitator.

Twyla Tate (501-447-5106)

Collaborating with the Community

The school will continue to work with all stakeholders. We will continue to seek

additional community partners. Martin Luther King Elementary will plan the following

meetings to increase parent involvement, build community relationships, build staff and

parent capacity.

Please call 447-5100 to reach the responsible person.


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National Network of Partnership Schools

Martin Luther King Elementary School is a member of Johns Hopkins University of

National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS). The NNPS School, Family, and

Community Partnership model is designed to enhance parent participation and

involvement in the school and community. The model is research based and references

six types of involvement: parenting, communicating, volunteering, student learning,

decision-making, and collaborating with the community. To support the six types of

involvement, King participates on the LRSD NNPS Central-East School Cluster Team. For

more information, contact Twyla Tate, Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator 501-

447-5106.

PTA SHELLY BUCK –PRESIDENT

MINNIE WASHINGTON -1 VP PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP CHAIR-JESSIE WILSON

HISTORIAN-PATRICIA BELL SECRETARY-OPEN

LAQUEASE NEWTON-TREASURER

School Visitors and Volunteers MLK welcomes and encourages parents to visit the building often. Parents play an integral part of the educational system and we feel that any time you are able to spend with us at the school is of great value. All visitors must report to the office or security desk upon entering the building. Parents and volunteers are reminded to sign the VIPS book to ensure accurate credit for service. The district has installed an entry system that will allow visitors in the building. Upon arrival, push the button and wait for the buzz-in sound to enter the building. Pull the door with the entry sign only to enter.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conference The LRSD has two scheduled parent conferences throughout the year. We also encourage parents to meet with teachers, as needed, to discuss your child’s progress. Students will be involved with all conferences this year and will actually assist in leading the conferences. Parents wishing to meet with the teacher may call or send a note to set an appointment. Conferences must occur during non-instructional times. Student Responsibility Students are responsible for arriving to school on time prepared to learn. This entails arriving to school in the appropriate school uniform with school supplies. Students should not bring items that will interfere with the educational process, including candy, gum, toys, phones, electronic games, large sums of money, etc. Student Arrival


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Each child is expected to arrive to school on time each day. School officially begins at 7:40 and students are considered tardy at 7:45. A child that is tardy misses valuable instructional time and also interrupts the learning of other students. Please make it a priority to have your child at school, on time, each and every day. Ensuring that students remain the entire day is also important. Students should not be checked-out early unless they have a doctor’s appointment or family emergency. Student Attendance Students are expected to be in school except in cases of illness, religious holidays, or family emergency. It is the responsibility of the parent to call the school by noon if your child is going to be absent. A doctor’s statement will be needed for an extended illness. In accordance with Act 1308, adopted by the Arkansas Legislature, March 1997, a student who has accumulated nine or more unexcused absences will be referred to the Pulaski County Juvenile Court. School Uniforms A safe and disciplined learning environment is the first requirement of a great school. ML King Elementary is a uniform school. We believe that uniforms are a positive and creative way to reduce discipline problems and to build school spirit. We are asking that all parents ensure that all students follow the school uniform policy each and every day. If all students follow the policy then the students and staff are able to focus on education and learning.

Navy or khaki shorts, long pants, jumpers (solid color or plaid) and skirts

White, light blue, navy, purple, pink, green, or yellow shirts with a collar. MLK t-shirts can also be worn as part of the uniform.

Students will be allowed to wear blue jeans and a MLK t- shirt as part of the school uniform on Fridays.

Breakfast and Lunch Program Breakfast - (Adult - $2.00) Lunch - (Adult - $4.00) Based on Act 1220 on Child Health, the cafeteria will be providing healthy and balanced meals. Meal will be provided to students at no charge for breakfast and lunch. If students choose not to eat school lunch, they must bring a full lunch from home. The school is allowed to have two parties throughout the school year, Winter Holiday and Valentine’s Day. The school is not allowed to have individual birthday parties for students. Parents are allowed to bring healthy snacks for celebrations when approved by the teacher and/or principal.


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Home/School Learning Compact

Parent Signature: _________________________ Student Signature: _________________________________ Teacher Signature: _______________________ Principal Signature: ________________________________

Parent and Family Responsibilities Teacher Responsibilities

Make sure my child attends school every day on time and comes prepared for the school day.

Attend at least 2 parent-teacher conferences and 2 family night evenings.

Check my child’s backpack every day for homework/school communication.

Limit my child’s TV, telephone, computer and video game time and make sure my child is well rested.

Provide a study space and learning opportunities for my child, in the home or through community resources.

Provide a safe, welcoming environment for students and families.

Expect all students to learn to read and do math by providing challenging opportunities for learning based on the individual needs of my students.

Help parents to identify ways to help their children in all subject areas.

Communicate with parents on a regular basis to keep them up-to-date about their child’s progress.

Show respect at all times to everyone that is part of the school

Student Responsibility Principal Responsibilities

Come to school on time and prepared. Do all homework and class assignments. Read 20 to 30 minutes every day. Follow all school and class rules. Show respect at all times to everyone that is part of

the school. Pay attention in class and participate in class

discussions.

Set high standards and implement effective programs in all content areas.

Ensure that teachers create well-planned lessons that provide all students the instruction needed to succeed.

Provide a variety of opportunities for parents and family to volunteer at the school.

Allocate resources to ensure that high standards are met for all students.


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Parent Interest Survey 2019-2020

Please take a few moments to complete the survey below so we can better serve the needs of our students and their families.

1. Which of the following workshops would you be interested in attending? (Check all that apply.) Helping my student with math Helping my student with reading/writing Understanding the Common Core State Standards Special needs and learning problems Health, safety and nutrition issues

2. If workshops for the area(s) you selected above are held at school, when could you attend? (Check all that apply.) Immediately following school (3-5 p.m.) During the evening (6-8 p.m.)

3. Is childcare needed for you to attend workshops held at school? No, I do not require childcare. Yes, I need childcare in order to attend workshops held at school.

To assist with planning grade specific workshops, please indicate with a the grade level for each student you have attending King Elementary.

PreK Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade


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LRSD 2019-2020 Calendar

July 31-August 1 Check-In, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. August 6-8 Professional Development August 9 & 12 Teacher Work Days August 13 First Day for Students September 2 Labor Day Holiday Schools/Offices Closed October 10 End of 1st Quarter (42 Days); Parent

Conferences after school, 3 hours October 11 Parent-Teacher Conferences (8a.m. – 12 p.m.)

Students Out October 31 & November 1 AEA Professional Development

Students Out November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday Schools Closed December 2-13 Open enrollment for 2020-2021 December 20 End of 2nd Quarter (43 Days) Dec. 21 - Jan. 6 Winter Vacation Schools Closed January 20 M.L. King Holiday Schools/Offices Closed February 20-Parent Conference Day (8-12 pm) Students

Out February 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences (8 a.m. – 12

p.m.) February 24- Professional Development- Students Out March 13- End of 3rd Quarter (46 Days) March 23-27 Spring Break Schools Closed May 25 Memorial Day Schools Closed May 27 Last Day for Students/End of 4th Quarter (47

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Contact Information

2019-2020 OFFICE STAFF

Karen Carter, principal – 447-5102 [email protected] J’mia Woods, sec’y/bk – 447-5103 J’[email protected]

Staff Classroom & Phone Numbers 2018-2019

Staff Member e-mail address Phone number Room number Pre-K

Gwendolyn Glasco [email protected] 447-5140 169 Richelle Thomas [email protected] 447-5173 166 Grace Brizzolara [email protected] 447-5151 164 Jessica Weaver [email protected] 447-5178 155 Karen Day [email protected] 447-5119 157

Kindergarten Kathy Baker [email protected] 447-5122 149 Angela Rodriguez [email protected] 447-5164 145

First Grade Robert Jones [email protected] 447-5125 130 Marsha Spears [email protected] 447-5160 128

Second Grade Kia Ervin [email protected] 447-5121 226 Becky Epperson [email protected] 447-5187 225

Third Grade Hilary Cardin [email protected] 447-5157 221 Sheila Fields [email protected] 447-5136 224

Fourth Grade Monique Dendy [email protected] 447-5166 214 Gwendolyn Critton [email protected] 447-5127 213

Fifth Grade Brenda (Gail) Harris [email protected] 447-5143 210 Kortland Benjamin [email protected] 447-5174 211

CBI Latreese Evans [email protected] 447-5193 207

SPED 3-5 Susan West [email protected] 447-5133 212

Transitional Princess Lewis-Lollies [email protected] 447-5163 134

Special Education Aubrey Crockett [email protected] 447-5182 141 Christopher Perry [email protected] 447-5176 140

Specialists Dee Layton, Reading Interventionist

[email protected] 447-5170 111

Tiffany Moore, LRSD Vision Specialist

[email protected] 447-5191 Media Center

Ed Scott, G/T Specialist [email protected] 447-5126 215 Randall Eller MLK Reads

447-5190 136

Millicent Sanders-Anderson [email protected] 447-5135 109

mailto:[email protected]



























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Gina Goad, Occupational Therapist


Stacie Phillips, Occupational Therapist


Twyla Tate, Library Media Specialist


Shea Jaworski, Speech Therapist


Sandra Mitchell, Speech Therapist


Maria Lopez Boyson, Psychological Examiner


Lynette Murphy, Physical Therapist


Coy Boyd, P.E. [email protected] 447-5168 151 Dee Ann Morgan, Instructional Technology Specialist


Pam Surber, Art [email protected] 447-5115 142-143 Brendan McInerney, Music [email protected] 447-5148 160 Sarah Stokes, Music [email protected] 447-5148 160 Deborah Marple, Nurse [email protected] 447-5105 123 Mildred Calvin, Counselor [email protected] 447-5104 113 Brandi Waits, P.A.T. 447-5154 132 Instructional Assistants Minnie Washington [email protected] 447-5150 181 Renarda Kendrick [email protected] Patricia Losak [email protected] Marion Faith Dukes [email protected] Joann Washington [email protected] Patrice Bell [email protected] Priscilla Wilborn [email protected] 447-5155 207 Renita Johnson [email protected] 447-5155 207 Monique Garland [email protected] 447-5193 212 Vicki Gladney [email protected] 447-5193 212 Tamera Williams [email protected] 447-5182 157 Joyce Haynie [email protected] 447-5173 166 Sabana Ali [email protected] 447-5151 164 Kristal Jones [email protected] 447-5178 155 Keturah Brown [email protected] Tiffany Wallace [email protected] 447-5140 169 Kimberly Lewis [email protected] Kathy Howard [email protected] 447-5163 134 Valda Hampton [email protected] 447-5163 134 Robyn Hammonds [email protected] 447-5163 134

Cafeteria Staff Shamille Lewis [email protected] 447-5107 183 Lisa McCoy 183 Lakisha Frazier 183 Helen Johnson 183

Custodial Staff Lawrence Joiner [email protected] 447-5108 Sabrina Hood [email protected] Michael Williams [email protected] Thomas Ratliff [email protected]









































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Six Types of Involvement: Keys to Successful Partnerships

TYPE 1

Parenting

Assist families with parenting skills and setting home conditions to

support children as students. Also, assist schools to better understand families. TYPE 2

Communicating

Conduct effective communications from school-to-home and from

home-to-school about school programs and student progress. TYPE 3

Volunteering

Organize volunteers and audiences to support the school and

students. Provide volunteer opportunities in various locations and at

various times. TYPE 4

Learning at Home

Involve families with their children on homework and other

curriculum-related activities and decisions. TYPE 5

Decision Making

Include families as participants in school decisions, and develop parent leaders and representatives.

TYPE 6

Collaborating with the Community

Coordinate resources and services from the community for families,

students, and the school, and provide services to the community.

Epstein, et. al. 2002. School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for

Action, Second Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.

http://www.csos.jhu.edu/p2000/nnps_model/school/sixtypes/type1.htm






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