FACE Highlights

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FACE offered two trainings in January.

Storytime is becoming more popular among our children who enjoy listening to stories read by district staff.

Thanks to the generous donation of Aldine Sports Association (ASA) and Randalls, each Aldine school received a $100 Randalls gift card to give to a family in need. We are very grateful for the support of our business partners and look forward to continuing to support our families.

The Family and Community Engagement Team has compiled a list of resources to help you during the pandemic. From community resources to job opportunities, we hope this list can help you find what you are looking for.

Through the My Home Is Here process, the City of Houston and Harris County are working together to get a better understanding of what the needs are around homes for all of our residents. If you choose to be in the study, you will complete a survey that will help us learn more about your needs and preferences for housing. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time.

• Wednesday, February 10

How to apply for Scholarships

District Reading Program: Amplify CKLA

English Session: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. https://bit.ly/3og3BZO

Spanish Session: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/3ce23xn

• Wednesday, February 17

Informational Session about the COVID Vaccine

English session: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. https://bit.ly/3pdCLms

Spanish Session: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/39Xio6N

• Wednesday, February 24

Video Games Safety

English Session: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. https://bit.ly/3ce29oJ

Spanish Session: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/39amrgJ

Thursday, February 4

Thursday, February 25

https://zoom.us/j/91286173652

English Session from 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Spanish Session from 5:30-6:00 p.m.

World Read Aloud Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of February. Each year, readers, writers, and listeners from communities worldwide come together to celebrate the power of reading, sharing stories, and continuing to expand the reach of global literacy.

This year, Aldine will celebrate this special event with members of the Leadership Team reading a book aloud to the students. The recordings of Superintendent Dr. Goffney, Dr. Javier Villarreal, Dr. Todd Davis, and Dr. Faviola Cantu will be available on the district’s YouTube channel.

In celebration of Black History Month, participating students in grades 3-12 are competing in the inaugural districtwide black history oratory competition. Spoken presentations are being created by students around the 2021 theme: Leadership Matters in Aldine. The winner of each campus competition will move on to compete at the district level. We know that each student has a voice and it is our hope that participation in the oratory competition will empower them. District winners will be announced in late February.

During the week of February 1-5, 2021, we will celebrate our counselors who make have a tremendous impact on our students, teachers, families, and communities.

The FACE Department would like to recognize the school counselors who serve as Family and Community Engagement Campus Liaisons. Your dedication to others does not go unnoticed.

• Jacqueline Kortz - Garcia-Leza Primary
• Danita Sawyer - Stovall Primary
• Kendra Kelley - Carmichael Elementary School
• Cassie Richard - Eckert Elementary School
• Crystal Torrez - Thompson Elementary School
• Allison Cormier-Russ - Teague Middle School

Check out this link to get a glance of what your children will learn this year!

In order to support you in the incredible work you are doing helping your children at home, we share with you these family guides from Student Achievement Partners. The guides are organized by grade levels and are published in English and Spanish for grades K-5. Click here to find activities and resources for Literacy and Math.

We begin this new section to highlight the wonderful things that are happening on our campuses. Be in the lookout for your school!

Anderson Academy

Black ES

Blanson CTE

Caraway ES

Carver HS

Cypresswood ES

De Santiago Primary

Drew Academy

Ermel ES

Francis ES

Garcia Leza Primary

Griggs Primary

Hall Center

Harris Academy

Hinojosa Primary

Hoffman MS

Houston Academy

Jones ES

MacArthur HS

Mead MS

Nimitz HS

Plummer MS

Sammons ES

Shotwell MS

Teague MS

Thompson ES

Vines Primary

Worsham ES

The newsletter created by Region 16 supports statewide parent and family engagement initiatives and includes tips and articles that serve as exceptional resources for our families. This edition of the newsletter contains articles about Covid-19 and the Grief Process, Internet Safety, Countdown to School Success, Home-Schooling Tips, Tips for Returning to School, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. The newsletter is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

"We can cultivate family engagement in three ways: by building relationships, by fostering communication, and by engaging in meaningful collaborations."

-Patricia Vitale-Reilly

in Education Week Teacher