1. Atkinson Elementary August 4, 2016
Title I Annual Meeting
Atkinson Elementary
August 4, 2016
A Title I Reward School

2. Atkinson’s Vision and Mission
Together we unlock our full potential using education as the key.
Vision
We ensure the success of each student.
Beliefs
Respect for stakeholders
Organization of the learning environment
Attitudes that are positive
Responsibility demonstrated in actions
Safety as a priority

3. CCRPI Data Four Star School Title I Reward School
2014 CCRPI SCORE 76.4
Content Mastery
POST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL READINESS
PREDICTOR FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

4. We are a School-wide Title I School
What is Title I?
A federal program committed to closing the achievement gap between low-income and other students. The program provides financial assistance to schools to meet the needs of educationally at-risk students.
How are Title I Schools identified?
A school must have 40% or more of its students to qualify for free or reduced lunches.

5. We are a School-wide Title I School
How does our school spend Title I funds?
Approximately 96% pays for personnel
2 Support Staff
1Computer lab
1 Grade 5 Teacher
Approximately 3% Instructional Resources
Reading Counts
Reflex Math
IXL Language
Write Score
1% Parent Involvement

6. How does Title I help my child?
Provides assistance beyond the regular ed. classroom
Instructional activities
Technology Purchase-
163 Chrome books
60 I-Pads
60 netbooks
4 Mac Books
25 Leapsters
3 Mimio Boards
Books and manipulatives for classrooms

7. What is Our School’s Designation Status?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of requires parents/guardians who have children attending a Title I school to be notified of how well their school is preparing students for college and/or a career, as well as the school’s designation under Georgia’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver.
Under the 2015 renewal of Georgia’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver, certain Title I schools continue to be designated as Reward, Priority, or Focus Schools.
of our students.  

8. What is Our School’s Designation Status?
I am very proud to tell you that Atkinson has been given the designation of a High Progress Reward School meaning we were one of the top 10% of the Title I schools in the state of Georgia to demonstrate the most gains on the first administration of the Milestones assessment.
Our goal is to continue to provide the best education to the best of our ability all students.

9. What are our Goals? Reading and math fluency in k-2
Increase Lexile levels
Multiplication and fractions in grades 3-5
What programs/supports are in place to help my child?
Scholastic Reading Inventory/Reading Counts
STAR
RAZ Kids
IXL Language
Reflex Math
Write Score

10. What programs and supports do we have in place to support students?
Collaborative classrooms with support at every level
Daily REACH enrichment
Clubs

11. What curriculum does our school use?
Georgia Standards of Excellence
What tests will my child take this year?
K-3 Benchmarks Fall and Spring
K-5 Benchmarks to progress monitor
3-5 GMAS Georgia Milestone Assessment System
These tests measure how well your child has mastered the content at his/her level.
All students are expected to make progress.

12. How does Title I help my child?
Parental involvement
Parent Involvement Coordinator
(Dr. Dix with support from Mrs. Whitener)
Resources for our Parent Involvement Room
Parent University- Monthly activities held for parents and families that focus on interactive activities
Parent University Graduation

13. What is the School’s Parent Involvement Policy?
Describes how Atkinson Elementary will provide opportunities to improve parent engagement to support student learning.
We value the contributions and involvement of parents in order to share an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student.
Open door policy
Feedback always welcome

14. What is a School-Parent Compact?
An agreement that parents, students and teachers develop together.
It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all our students reach grade-level standards.
Will be sent home within a couple of weeks
Please sign and return to your child’s homeroom teacher.

15. What is a Parent’s Right to Know?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of requires school districts that receive federal Title I funding to notify parents of their right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers and paraprofessionals who instruct their child.
As a recipient of these funds, the human resources department will provide you with this information in a timely manner upon request.

16. Parent Resource Centers
CCSS PRC
Located next door- Mrs. Janie Cantrell
Provides various classes for Title I parents
Stepping Stones
Puddle Jumpers
Atkinson’s PRC
Located in the media center

17. How is Title I Parent Involvement Money Spent?
1% Set aside for parent involvement
Discussed at annual meeting
Used to purchase instructional resources that parents may check out from the Parent Resource room
What opportunities are there for parental involvement?
Monthly Parent University Workshops
PTO Parent Tiger Teams
School Council

18. We need your help!!!!!!!!!
Join PTO Grandparent’s Day Mentor Parent’s Day Movie Night Read with a student Book Fairs Math Night Science Day Teacher Appreciation Clubs

19. Communication and Information Dissemination
Website
Remind- to the number 81010
Newsletters
Phone Calls
Weekly Blast
Facebook
Agendas
Weekly Communicator Folder

20. Volunteer Policy You make valuable contributions to our school!
Work within guidelines established by supervisor
You must sign in on the volunteer log.
You must follow all school rules, safety rules and confidentiality requirements.
You must sign an agreement of understanding.
You are a mandated reporter!
Please notify the principal if you suspect child abuse.
Our first training will be on August 11th at 10:00 in the cafeteria.

21. Housekeeping PTO Transportation ASP Car rider applications
Nurse Darlene
Ferst Foundation
Grades 3-5 Technology Student Handbook
Boo Hoo Breakfast for Kindergarten parents tomorrow morning