Vejar Elementary School Title I Parent 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 4 th and 5 th 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: Principal Mrs. Jodi Yim: Coordinator, Intervention Teacher Mrs. Amber Swartz: Intervention Teacher Mrs. 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: 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.