Title I Annual Meeting Waller Elementary 2018-2019

What is Title I? Title I, Part A is a federal program that provides funds to assist schools with high percentages of students from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Waller Elementary is a Title I school and received $599,293 Waller Elementary is a Title I school and received $599,293.50 for the 18-19 school year.

How did we decide to use these funds? We analyzed our latest academic, discipline, and attendance data. We determined the areas of greatest need. We looked for barriers that prevented our students from making the achievement they needed. We developed the following strategies:

Area of Focus 1: English Language Arts Expenditures: Intervention teachers, paras, computer lab para, math & reading coaches, teacher training, planning, Leader in Me, technology supplies, parent liaison, parent involvement communications and supplies, parent-teacher conferences, field trips Area of Focus 2: Academic and Social Behaviors Expenditures: Social Worker, student transportation to school

Goals for 18-19 1. The number of students making learning gains and demonstrating proficiency on the Spring 2019 administrations of the ELA FSA and ELA MAP assessments will increase to 50%. 2. Reduce the amount of instructional time lost due to ISS and OSS by 20%.

Goals and Outcomes for 17-18 Goal:   The number of chronically absent students from 16-17 will decline in 17-18 by 2%. Outcome: Not met.  Goal:  The number of students proficient in reading and math will increase by 2% from the 2017 to the 2018 FSA. Outcome: Not met.   Goal:  The number of 4th/5th grade student volunteers participating in the lighthouse team will reach capacity. (25) Outcome: Not met. Goal:  60% or more will show learning gains in FSA. Outcome: Not met.

We need your help to reach our 18-19 goals!!!

Parent involvement has more impact on student achievement than any other factor!

What can you do???

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!

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

Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher(s) Attend student led conferences to review your child’s results on assessments, monitor progress, and 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.

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.

Get Familiar with the Curriculum The Florida Standards is our curriculum. 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”. It is updated from time to time.

Volunteer Become a mentor Help with fund raisers Ask to be on the “Call List” for when help is needed Chaperone field trips Help with student incentive programs Find us on Facebook for more information

Join the School Advisory Council Provide input in the planning, review and improvement of the Parent and Family Engagement Plan and the School Improvement Plan. Make decisions about the Title I parent involvement funds. Stay up to date on all of the activities happening on campus.

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. Praise your child often! (Worth saying twice!)

Know Your Parents’ Rights 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. Call Genia at 767-4354. You have the right to know when 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 receive a letter from the school notifying you. You have the right to be information on your child’s level of academic growth on Florida State Assessments (FSA). You will receive notification through Parent Portal and a hardcopy. You have the right to request state and local educational policy regarding students participation in any mandated assessments.

You have the right to give input in the planning, reviewing, and implementation of the following: School Improvement Plan Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) for the school and the district School Compacts You can give input by: Joining the School Advisory Council Joining the District Parent Task Force Completing and returning surveys Completing evaluations at the end of parent events

Would you like to see the plans? A copy of the following plans will be posted on the school’s website and hard copies are available upon request. Parent and Family Engagement Plan School Improvement Plan School Public Accountability Report Card (SPAR) – includes 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

Thank you for being part of our school family! We are here for you! 767-4341 Gina McNally, Principal Lorrane Blastick, Administrative Assistant Marci Bunce, Parent Liaison Please complete the evaluation form.