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The district celebrated Black History Month with an oratory competition where students in grades 3-12 had the opportunity to showcase their oratory skills. The 2022 theme was CHANGEMAKERS.

Congratulations to the district winners!

Elementary Level- Alexa Watts, Calvert Elementary

Middle School Level- Katherine McKenzie, Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Parker

High School Level- Jordan Nelson, Carver High School

Click here to see the website story.

The Shiney Hiney Diaper Pantry recently donated diapers and essential baby items to more than 40 Hall Success Academy parents, at their recent parenting meeting. The non-profit partners with local social service agencies to educate and provide diapers to low-income families while fostering awareness of the basic health needs for diapers.

The Family and Community University can help you build your capacity and create awareness of your potential to help your children's academic achievement through education and leadership opportunities in four categories: Community, Academic Life, Continuing Education, and Well-Being and Social Interactions. Click here for information in English and Spanish.

Throughout this year, Aldine's parents have had the opportunity to participate in a Book Study. During these sessions, families had beautiful conversations about their books and shared how they connected to the readings. The English Reading Club read Angel of Greenwood, a novel that talks about two young Black people living in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the days leading up to the Tulsa Race Riot and massacre. At the same time, the Spanish Reading Club read the narrative of a young child and his immigrant family.

March 13: Daylight Savings Time

March 14-18: Spring Break

Do you or someone you know need additional assistance during a disaster? STEAR is a program that provides local first responders with information on needs in their community.
Individuals with disabilities, limited mobility, and communication barriers are eligible, and encouraged, to register. The process is simple and free!
To find out how, go to: https://www.tdem.texas.gov/response/state-of-texas-emergency-assistance-registry

What a great planning meeting held on Feb. 25, 2022, at Hinojosa Primary! Parents discussed best practices for formalizing a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The partnership between the school and families will support student learning and strengthen the school community. Hinojosa’s PTO will ensure their parents’ voices are heard. Partnership Matters!

Click here to access Region 16 Parent and Family Engagement Connection newsletter. Topics in this volume of the newsletter include: “How to Overcome Test Anxiety,” “Talking About School Safety with Your Young Child,” “5 Tips to Jump Start Family Engagement in the New Year,” and “7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the 2022-23 FAFSA Form.”

"Behind every young child

who believes in himself

is a parent who believed first."

-Matthew Jacobson

Pictured left to right:

LaTashia Abrams, Director

Melissa Cruz, Executive Assistant

Dr. Martha Escalante, Executive Director

Ivan Tamayo, FACE Specialist

Nancy Gauthier, FACE Specialist