FACE HIGHLIGHTS

We hope this monthly newsletter helps our families stay informed of district and campus events. We would appreciate your feedback with suggestions on what information you would like to see here. Please complete this survey to share your thoughts on what you would like to see and how you would like to get involved!

Dr. Martha Escalante, FACE Executive Director

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

Ms. Jennifer Arriaga, ESL teacher at Davis Senior High School, created the below videos to help students and parents log into Schoology courses. Kudos to Ms. Arriaga for going the extra mile to support our Aldine families!

Free Meal Bundles, breakfast and lunch, are available to students participating in virtual learning, as well as children 18 and under, who are not currently enrolled in Aldine ISD. Participants are able to pick up breakfast and lunch bundles, curbside from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meals are packaged with heating directions. Two stops a week = 14 meals per child.

Texans Recovering Together is a Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) funded by FEMA that offers crisis counseling, community outreach, local referrals and resources, linkage and psycho-education to

individuals, families, and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs offer after-school programs at their sites 5 days a week, 20 hours per week. The program includes snacks, meals, academic, career, readiness and devotional activities.

The City of Houston’s Homeowner Assistance Program through the Texas General Land Office is giving assistance to families in the Houston and Harris County area who are still in need of repairs due to Hurricane Harvey. You may apply online here.

United Way of Greater Houston helps families find resources according to their needs. Enter your zip code into this link to locate services near you.

Many families are struggling financially due to the pandemic and are receiving eviction notices from their landlords for not being able to pay their rent. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an eviction moratorium to stop evictions and prevent the spread of COVID-19. This eviction moratorium started on September 4 and will last until December 31. Click here to find information about this moratorium. You may contact the FACE Department if you need more information.

October is National Principals Month. Principals are visionary leaders who work tirelessly to help students succeed academically. Now, more than ever, principals must be creative to maintain rigorous instruction and a positive learning environment during these challenging times.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. From books to read to movies to watch, below are some activities you can do with your children at home to celebrate this month.

BakerRipley wants to make sure every community member who is eligible to vote is able to cast their ballot in the November 3rd Election. You may check your voter registration status via this link . If you need to request a voter registration application, you may also do so via this same link.

The deadline to register is October 5. But do not wait till then. Request your application today!

If you are already registered, please pledge to vote here. You matter and your vote matters. Please vote!

Join us for the trainings that we will offer in October. We try to present topics that will help you help your children at home, not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Your Vote = Your Voice

English Session at 9:00 a.m.
https://zoom.us/j/97312073427

Su Voto = Su Voz

Spanish Session at 11:00 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/96693846920

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
How to Apply for CHIP and Medicaid

English Session at 9:00 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/99687034156

Cómo Solicitar CHIP y Medicaid

Spanish Session at 11:00 a.m.
https://zoom.us/j/95196989416

On September 2nd, Dr. Lorenzo Moore, Executive Director of Social and Emotional Learning and Culture, presented an overview of this program and explained the importance of having a Social Emotional Learning program to help students achieve positive goals.

On September 9, Literacy Coach Janeth Cornejo gave our parents valuable tips on what can be done at home to help their children with their school assignments. Parents can help their children improve their reading even while they do the grocery shopping!

On September 16, Goodman Assistant Principal, Mrs. Tysheka McKinnie and Ermel Bilingual Teacher, Mrs. Sandra Goijman, did an outstanding job teaching our parents how to create a virtual classroom. Aldine parents learned how to hyperlink to webpages to motivate their children to be engaged in their classes.

On September 23, Behavior Specialist Brenda Fogarty and Gray Elementary SLC Teacher Ana Rodarte did an outstanding job presenting strategies to help children with autism at home.

On September 30, Worsham Elementary Dyslexia Specialist Rhonda Jackson and Greenspoint Elementary Dyslexia Specialist Elsa Vega-Vega gave our parents a great presentation on Dyslexia. Our parents had the opportunity to ask questions and learn strategies to help their children at home.

"Low parental involvement is generally not an indicator of low interest, but rather of community barriers that prevent schools from effectively engaging parents."

- Tiffany Anderson, Education Update