Welcome to our monthly communication tailored specifically for you, our valued families in the D49 community. As we strive to strengthen our partnership, we are eager to hear your voice and understand how we can better support you in facilitating your child's learning journey at home. Your input is invaluable in shaping decisions regarding your child's education, and we are committed to ensuring that your questions and suggestions are addressed.

Throughout the year, we will be focusing on a diverse range of topics, carefully selected based on the feedback we receive from you. To generate open communication and feedback, we will be extending a personal invitation to you to join our quarterly Engage49 LIVE where you will have the opportunity to share your questions and feedback directly with us. Please be on the lookout for this invitation.

Additionally, be sure to stay tuned for the monthly Engage49 Insider, your go-to publication for family support, information, and resources tailored to the needs and interests that you and your family have shared with us. Thank you for your continued partnership and involvement in your child's education.

With Gratitude for Our Families,

The FSCP Team

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Family Engagement is defined by National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement as:

• Family engagement is a shared responsibility in which schools and other community agencies and organizations are committed to reaching out to engage families in meaningful ways and in which families are committed to actively supporting their children's learning and development.
• Family engagement is continuous across a child’s life and entails enduring commitment but changing parent roles as children mature into young adulthood.
• Effective family engagement cuts across and reinforces learning in the multiple settings where children learn- at home, in prekindergarten programs, in school, in after-school programs, in faith-based institutions, and in the community.

• Every Day Counts - The Importance of Attendance
• How to Advocate for Your Child in Their Parent/Teacher Conference
• How to Support Your Child in Math / Reading
• Understand Assessments: Why Do We Need Them / What Do They Tell Us
• **Future Topics** To Be Determined by You

D49 DAAC Family-Engagement Subcommittee

Through collaborative engagement, our committee is dedicated to fostering strong connections between families, schools, and the community. We strive to enhance educational outcomes and nurture a supportive environment. By working together, we aim to create a vibrant and inclusive community where every voice is heard, and everyone brings value.

For any questions about the Family, School, Community Partnership Team, please email any of the representatives above.

Website: d49.org/families