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Building trust and authentic partnerships with you is a priority for Aldine Independent School District and the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department. You have an important voice in our community, and we need your input and perspectives on how our schools can best engage with you.

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Every first Thursday of the month, the FACE team goes out to the community to distribute books and hear about their needs. It was great seeing the students at Westfield Ridge Apartments so excited for receiving a book during our April Outreach Event!

The FACE Department recognized two community partners during the April 19 Board of Trustees meeting. The Shiney Hiney Diaper Pantry organization recently distributed diapers, baby clothes, shoes, strollers, car seats, and playpens to students at Hall Success Academy. Representing Shiney Hiney at the April 19 Board meeting were Tiawona Osborne-Davis, Shanice Davis, Byron Davis, and Desiree Spencer.

FACE also recognized the Young Ladies of Elegance Organization, which provided prom dresses to hundreds of Aldine ISD High School students. Members of the Young Ladies of Elegance Organization who were recognized at the April 19 Board meeting were Aldine ISD Board Vice-President Dr. Kimberley Booker, Marilyn Palmer, Janae Norris, Crystal Speights, and Cayla Speights.

The FACE Team collaborated with Davis High School at the Day of Design Event celebrated on April 23rd. Book author Robert Harper shared a powerful message with the parents who attended this event to support their students.

Griggs Primary families were happy to receive books from the FACE team during the Spring Carnival they had on April 22.

The Partners of Excellence met with the Superintendent, Dr. LaTonya Goffney on April 26 to form a collaborative partnership. As partners, they shared ideas and provided input related to addressing the needs of the students and families in Aldine ISD. The event was hosted by the Family and Community Engagement Department. Faith-based leaders from the following churches were in attendance: Vida City Church, P.Y.G. Connect, The Light of the World, The Harvest, Abundant Love Ministry, Fallbrook Church, Full Gospel Holy Temple, New Bethlehem M.B.C., and The Word Church Online. It was an engaging roundtable discussion that was engaging and insightful.

FACE Director LaTashia Abrams and Executive Director Dr. Martha Escalante presented at the Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) Conference that was held in San Marcos. Participants learned about the ways Aldine ISD Family and Community Engagement Department is strengthening partnerships with families, neighborhoods, and community partners by designing engagement opportunities that build collaborative relationships with families and the community and promote the efficacy of families through adult education and leadership opportunities.

On April 30, district departments and community partners participated in the Spring Festival hosted by the Multilingual Department. We enjoyed sharing with families the activities and programs that the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department offers.

FACE Executive Director Dr. Martha Escalante participated as a panelist in the Red Apple Superintendent Roundtable held virtually on April 22nd. Topics such as How COVID 19 changed the district's approach to parent engagement and how to engage everyone in the academic success of our students were discussed with district leaders from Massachusetts, Louisiana, Kansas, Austin, Baton Rouge, and Cleveland.

Thank you, Bank of America, for allowing Kujawa EC/PK artists to display their artwork on a Community Wall in your bank.

Join us on Wednesday, May 11, at La Promesa High School to learn more about immigration, vaccination, and why it is essential to have this information handy. This workshop is hosted by La Promesa and the AISD Family and Community University in collaboration with Bonding Against Adversity.

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A group of 300 ninth grade (150 young men and 150 young ladies) students will participate in Aldine ISD Youth Summit that will take place on Saturday, May 14 at Davis 9th Grade. Through the presentation of engaging sessions, the summit aims to help ninth-grade students face the challenges of transitioning to high school.

The first generation of parents graduating from the Family and Community University will have a special graduation ceremony on May 25th at the Bamberg Professional Development Center. What started as a project in October is now culminating with about 100 parents receiving a certificate for receiving over ten credits. The Family and Community University's goal is to prepare families and empower them to be active partners in the education of their students. Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney will welcome the families, and motivational speaker Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya will be the keynote speaker.

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"When educating the minds of our youth,

we must not forget to educate their hearts."

-Dalai Lama

Dr. Martha Escalante, FACE Executive Director

Latashia Abrams, FACE Director

Nancy Gauthier, FACE Specialist

Ivan Tamayo, FACE Specialist