FACE Highlights
April 2023: Family and Community Engagement
FACE SURVEY
The FACE Department was formed to strengthen and increase relationships with our families. We want to ensure you feel welcome in our schools and part of the Aldine ISD team.
We need your input and perspectives on how our schools can best engage with you.
Please click here to complete the FACE Survey where you can share your thoughts about the disctrict and your student's campus.
Storytelling
Thanks to our guest readers, Kathy Huffman (Vietnamese), Silviana Rendon (Spanish), and Lorina Ramirez (English), who delighted the families with their readings during our monthly virtual Storytelling.
Outreach Thursday
Citizenship Classes
About 90 parents registered for the citizenship classes offered by the Family and Community University. This class is possible thanks to the collaboration with the Aldine AFT and its president, Candis Houston.
Youth Empowerment Summit
Aldine ISD Family Health Fair
Our Family Health Fair was a great success! Over 600 people visited around 20 health organization booths that shared important information and distributed giveaways. The attendees could get their blood pressure and sugar levels checked and also had access to COVID testing, vaccines, or flu shots.
The children were happy to take pictures with Mirabel from Disney's movie Encanto and the adults were delighted with the blankets they received at the exit.
We appreciate the support of all the organizations who collaborated with us at this event.
Texas Children's Health Plan, Avenue 360, the Hope Clinic, Mi Familia Dental, Molina Healthcare, Dentaquest, Harris County Dental Program, Houston Food Bank, UHPhealth Inc., MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County Emergency Corps., Baker Ripley, Harris County Public Health Outreach Team, Memorial Hermann, Harris County Public Health-Mosquito & Vector Control, Community Health Choice, Next Level Urgent Care, Texas Childrens Injury Prevention/Safe Kids Greater Houston, HCPH-Nutrition and WIC Services, Aldine Child Nutrition Services, and Aldine Social and Emotional Learning and Culture Department.
Chat with FACE
Our Twitter conversation in our Chat with FACE this month discussed the following questions:
1) What practices does your campus have to promote equal and equitable partnership?
You can participate in our next Chat with Face #PD2ChatwFACE
Everybody is welcome!
Visit AldineISD.org/FACE to connect.
Cooking Lessons
In partnership with Bite of Hope (A Hope Clinic Initiative), the Family and Community University will offer cooking lessons presented by Chef Joe Brozovich. Join us and learn how to cook the frittata, lasagna, and other delicious meals. Click here for the English flyer and the Spanish flyer with the QR code for registration.
April 4- Storytelling
April 4- Aldine HS Community Event
Join us and learn more about the latest district and campus updates, news and programs.
Soñadores Summit
The school district will host its inaugural Soñadores Summit, themed "Daring to DREAM," from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at Aldine High School. This event will assist undocumented students in pursuing their dreams. The Spanish word 'soñadores' translates to 'dreamers.' This event is open to all students in 9th - 12th grades.
Families can expect the following: college and resource fair, college, career, and financial aid information sessions, as well as opportunities to work on college and financial aid applications. Students who plan to attend college will also be able to get their meningitis vaccination and families related to their status will be able to engage in conversations with legal representatives.
Family and Community University
The Family and Community University continue enrolling more and more families every day! Families have a variety of topics of interest either in person, virtually, or through pre-recorded sessions. Parents and caregivers who earn 15 credits due to attending 15 sessions are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony that will be held in May.
With Aldine's Human Resources collaboration, the university has included the Instructional paraprofessional Academy. Hence, parents seeking to work for the district better understand the instructional paraprofessionals' duties and responsibilities.
The Family and Community University is not only fulfilling the purpose of providing adult education but also a great source of employment opportunities.
Click here to learn more about the Family and Community University.
Community Resources
Harris County Public Health updates a list of community
resources each month to help you easily find resources
based on you or your family’s needs. Click here to access the flyer with QR code to find list of resources.
Spring Into Wellness Festival
Health screenings in the areas of
dental, vision, glucose, blood pressure
and COVID-19. Click here to see the informational flyer.
Utility Assistance
Do you need help paying your electricity, gas, and water bills? Click here for the informational flyer.
Be Well Acres Homes Event
Join Prairie View A&M University’s Wellness in Houston for Acres Homes Spring Fling, a fun-filled day of activities, health screenings, healthy snack recipes, and resources related to health & wellness! There will be fun for all ages!
Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 15 from 11am until 2pm at Lincoln Park located at 979 Grenshaw Street Houston, TX. Prairie View A&M University Wellness in Houston and the Acres Homes Spring Fling event are supported by Be Well™ Acres Homes, an initiative of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
BakerRipley East Aldine April Events
Baker Ripley and East Aldine will offer a variety of family events. Click on the link to learn more about them.
April 5th – Food Fair, 7:30am - 11am
April 8th – Eggstravaganza, 10am - 1pm
April 10th – World Autism Awareness Parent Talk, 5pm - 6pm
Free tax preparation services
Free tax return preparation for families and individuals that earn up to $58,000.
Backpack Buddy Program
The Backpack Buddy program provides child-friendly food for school children to take home over the weekend.
