TITLE 1 NEWS

We are excited to see our returning students as well as welcome all of our first time Pepin Academies families. We look forward to a year of success for every student.

I would like to take an opportunity to introduce myself and share how I support our school community. I am Dr. Celeste Kellar, and I am the Title 1 Compliance Coordinator for Pepin Academies New Port Richey. I have a long history with Pepin Academies and had the privilege of serving as the founding principal of Pepin Academies Pasco.

My current role is to ensure that our Title 1 program provides students and their families with the resources and support needed to help our students achieve academic success. I work closely with school staff to ensure we meet all program requirements, and our services effectively meet our student needs.

Throughout the year, I will:

• Provide information about Title 1 programs and services available to our students and families.
• Work with school staff to coordinate family engagement opportunities and educational events.
• Share resources that support learning at home.
• Ensure families have opportunities to participate in school planning and decision-making.
• Serve as a point of contact for questions regarding Title 1 programs.

We strongly believe that the partnership between school and home is one of the most important factors for student success. We encourage you to stay connected, participate in school events, and reach out to the school whenever you have questions or need support. If you wish to learn more about the Title 1 program at Pepin Academies New Port Richey, please plan to attend our annual meeting to be held on Thursday, August 20th at 5:00pm. Location to be determined. This meeting can also be accessed through TEAMS. A link will be sent out the day of the meeting.

Thank you for being a part of the Pepin Academies New Port Richey school community and here's wishing you all a successful school year!

Marjorie’s Hope is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families throughout Pasco County by providing essential resources that help students succeed in school and beyond. Through programs that provide backpacks filled with school supplies, clothing assistance, and other basic necessities, the organization works to remove barriers and create opportunities for children to thrive. Marjorie’s Hope also sponsors the Cinderella & Prince Charming Project, which helps students attend homecoming, prom, and other special events by providing dresses, tuxedos, suits, shoes, and accessories at no cost to eligible students.

Shifting into the back-to-school schedule can be a bumpy transition for children and teens, not to mention their parents. To support the families you work with, Newport Health created a downloadable list of eight tips to help families get back in the school routine.

Read the article and download a tip sheet with ideas including:

• How to make Monday mornings easier
• What research says about eating dinner as a family
• Where to add downtime into kids' schedules
• How to create a Family Gratitude Jar

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