2017-2018 Welcome to Our Title I Annual Parent Meeting Palm Bay Elementary School December 2017

What is Title I? Title I, Part A is a federal program (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) that provides federal funds to assistance school districts and schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Palm Bay Elementary receives Title I funds and is a School-wide Program, which means all of our students can benefit from what Title I provides.

in Title I funds for the 17-18 school year. Palm Bay Elementary received $84,500 in Title I funds for the 17-18 school year.

Our Title I School-wide Program Plan A needs assessment was completed by analyzing all of our latest academic, discipline, and attendance data. After determining our greatest needs and considering the barriers preventing achievement, the following activities and expenditures were decided:

Activities and Expenditures Provide greater support to students for academics and behavior Paraprofessional support Peace First activities

Activities and Expenditures Provide professional development for the faculty and staff Books and materials for trainings and PLC’s Stipends for summer training Travel for conferences

Activities and Expenditures Provide workshops and improve communications with parents Materials for workshops Communication supplies

Our School-wide Program Plan Goals 80% of students in 4th and 5th grade will make learning gains based on 2018 FSA 100% of teachers visiting other teachers will implement at least one strategy for highly qualified instruction 80% of students in K-2 will have 95%+ attendance and no more than 0-2 office referrals

Parent Involvement Research has proven that parent involvement has more impact on student achievement than any other factor. We want to help you be involved!

Be Part of the “IN” volved Crowd

Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher(s) Attend parent teacher conferences to review your child’s results on assessments, monitor progress, help formulate suggestions and participate in decisions relating to your child’s education. Keep the teacher informed of events or illnesses happening in your child’s life that might impact his/her ability to concentrate or trigger behaviors. Find the best method for you to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher(s) and use it.

Log in to Parent Portal Stay informed of your child’s: Grades Attendance Assignments Behavior Upcoming events

Attend Parent Events Become better informed about the school’s curriculum, expectations, and assessments. Learn what you can do at home to help your child be successful in school. Learn new parenting skills.

Volunteer Become a mentor Help with fund raisers Ask to be on the “Call List” for when help is needed Chaperon field trips Help with student incentive programs

Get Familiar with the Curriculum The Florida Standards are the curriculum for our school. To find out what your child is learning, go to www.floridastudents.org. On this website you will find the standards for: English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies

Get Familiar with the Assessments Practice questions are available for you to try at the following websites For MAP, go to warmup.nwea.org For FSA, go to www.fsassessments.org Find the assessment schedule for the year at the Bay District website at www.bay.k12.fl.us , click on “Parents” at the top, and then click on “Testing Schedule”.

Encourage Attendance Let your child know that school is important by making sure s/he is in school and on time every day. This is one of the most important ways to show that you are involved in his/her education! EVERY DAY COUNTS!

Other Ways to be Involved Praise your child often! Take time to listen to your child each day. Read the monthly Home School Connection newsletter and try some of the fun activities with your child. Ask your child each day what they learned in school. Establish homework and bedtime routines. Encourage your child to do his/her best.

Parents’ Right to Know You have the right to request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s) who are working with your child. You will be notified by letter if your child is taught by a teacher or substitute teacher for 4 or more consecutive weeks who does not hold a Florida certificate or certification in the level or subject that s/he has been assigned. You will be provided information on your child’s level of academic growth on Florida State Assessments (FSA). You have the right to request State and local educational policy regarding student participation in any mandated assessments.

Parent’s Right to Give Input We need parent input in the planning, reviewing, and implementation of the following: Title I School-wide Program Plan Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) for the school and district School Compacts You can give input by: Joining the Panther-Parent Involvement Team Joining the District Parent Task Force Completing and returning surveys Completing evaluations at the end of parent events 21

Where to Find Plans A copy of the following plans are in the Title I Notebook in the school’s office and on the school’s website Parent and Family Engagement Plan Title I School-wide Program Plan School Improvement Plan School Public Accountability Report Card (SPAR)

What is the School Public Accountability Report Card (SPAR)? School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school Demographic data School safety and climate for learning information Academic data Graduation rates Class sizes Teacher and staff information Curriculum and instruction descriptions Postsecondary preparation information

Your Chance to Be “IN” volved! Please complete and return the evaluation form.

Thank you for being part of our school family. We are here for you Thank you for being part of our school family! We are here for you! 215-0770 Mr. L. Willis, Principal Mrs. P. Phillips, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Fallon Willis, Parent Liaison 25