FACE Highlights

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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

Serving the community is our priority. In November, we visited the apartment complexes Mi Casita Linda and Park at Fallbrook. Aldine students from Vardeman, Orange Grove, Hambrick, MacArthur, and Kujawa were happy to receive books and facemasks.

The FACE team will be at the following location in December:

Thursday, December 10

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Vista Oaks Apts

225 Aldine Bender Rd. Houston, TX 77060

Thursday, December 17

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Royal Coach Mobile Home Village

700 W Greens Rd #101 Houston, TX 77067

Superintendent Dr. Latonya Goffney met in November with several sectors of the community to present district information. The Family and Community Engagement team shared how they are providing support to Aldine students and their families.

Powerful stories were shared by members of the Aldine Community during the Be Inspired Event held on November 14. FACE Specialist Nancy Gauthier did an outstanding job coordinating these beautiful presentations that were offered in English and Spanish. In a very honest way, the panelists shared how they have overcome difficulties and persevered to achieve their dreams.

The English session speakers were: Ermel Elementary Principal Erik Torres; District and Region IV Teacher of the Year, Yvonne Lopez Taylor; Blanson High School student Miguel Chacon; Baker Ripley Director Jometra Hawkins; Business Partner Jennifer Carrington; and FACE Executive Director, Dr. Martha Escalante.

The Spanish session speakers were: Lone Star College Dean Dr. Luis Lucio, Principal Erik Torres, Parent Mirna Valentin, and Dr. Martha Escalante.

Wednesday, December 2

The Importance of Early Literacy

English Session at 9:00 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/95301145757

Spanish Session at 11:00 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/92893066581

Thursday, December 3

Storytelling

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

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

https://zoom.us/j/91286173652

Wednesday, December 16

Holiday Craft Ideas

English Session at 9:00 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/92270467694

Spanish Session at 11:00 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/96965860940

As a way to promote a love of reading, starting this month, the FACE team will be offering Storytelling sessions on the first and last Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. The target audience is primary and elementary students. Storytelling will be conducted by district staff. This month's readers are librarians Lisa Howard from Magrill Primary and Lolianette Cavazos from Ermel Elementary.

Thursday, December 3

Storytelling

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

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

http://bit.ly/virtualstorytelling

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.

It is important that all families complete the Free and Reduced Lunch applications. Please see the following video.

https://bit.ly/lunchapplicationvideo

https://bit.ly/aplicaciondecomida

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.

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.

"Robust family engagement in schools positively affects student growth, improves test scores, and enhances the overall vibrancy and success of a school."

-Jessica Lander, Ed.M.'15

Harvard Graduate School of Education