I hope this message finds you well and filled with the warmth and cheer of the season. It brings me great joy to welcome you to the latest edition of our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter.
In these pages, you will find information about our Title I program, upcoming family events, glimpses into the vibrant happenings within our schools, and resources to monitor your child’s progress and support learning in the home. We believe that a well-informed and engaged family is the cornerstone of a thriving school community.
Warm regards,
Kimberley Maurizi
Curriculum & Instruction
Neshaminy SD
Parent and Family Engagement is a partnership between schools and families to support student learning and success. It provides opportunities for parents and caregivers to be involved in their child's education through workshops, school events, and decision-making activities. It is an avenue for parents or caregivers to participate in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication with schools. The goal is to build strong school-family connections that improve academic achievement and create a supportive learning environment for every child.
Click here to view Neshaminy School District's Parent & Family Engagement Policy.
Click here to view Policy 918.
Parent-teacher conferences are key to supporting a child’s education. These meetings provide a chance for parents and teachers to discuss a child’s academic progress, behavior, and social development. Teachers share feedback on performance and any concerns, while parents can offer insights into the child’s home life and ask questions.
Typically held in the late fall, these conferences foster collaboration between home and school, helping to identify any challenges early and allowing for timely support. Preparing questions about a child's progress or behavior can make the meeting more effective. In short, parent-teacher conferences help strengthen the partnership between parents and teachers, ensuring a more supportive environment for the child's growth.
Parents don’t need to wait until conference time to discuss their child’s progress. Our teachers and reading specialists are available throughout the year to address any questions or concerns you may have. Additionally, parents can monitor student progress through the LinkIt Parent Portal. Instructions for accessing the portal can be found in the resources section below.
Read the article to learn more, Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences at Your Child’s School. In this article, get answers to your questions about parent-teacher conferences and find tips about how you can prepare for the conference, including suggested questions and topics to discuss.
Click here to read the article from Reading Rockets!
At Neshaminy School District, we deeply value parent and family input. Each Spring, families of students attending NSD Title I schools are invited to participate in a survey designed to gather valuable feedback. This input helps us evaluate and continuously improve our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Title I Program. It ensures parents and families have a voice in the Title I decision-making process.
Highlights from the Parent and Family Engagement Survey:
Herbert Hoover ES families had the highest percentage of survey participation among Title I schools.
First grade families were the most active participants in the survey.
An impressive 96.5% of respondents agreed with the statement: "I feel welcome when I enter my child's school."
Thank you to all the families who took the time to share their feedback! Curious about what parents think at our Title I schools? Click here to view the survey results.
December "Coffee Talk" Highlights Library Resources
Neshaminy Pre-K Counts is proud to partner with the Family Service Association of Bucks County once again this year to connect families with valuable community resources. Monthly parenting group sessions are held at various locations, offering support on topics such as emotions, friendship, and technology. Educational tools from the Family Service Association's Family Strengthening programs are also provided.
Each session features guest speakers who share insights and resources on key topics.
Upcoming Session Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Bucks County Free Library, 301 South Pine Street, Langhorne
Join us to explore the many resources available at your local library!
Who Can Attend:
Families with infants, preschool, and school-age children are welcome. Children are encouraged to attend with their caregivers.
Additional Details:
- Refreshments will be provided.
- Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required.
Sign up at the link below and don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn!
LinkIt! Student Data Now Available to Parents!
The Curriculum & Instruction Department is excited to introduce LinkIt! Student Portal, a valuable tool that allows parents and guardians to access their student's data and monitor student progress with ease. Through this portal, you will be able to view your child’s performance on both benchmark and state assessments, along with a variety of other local assessments.
Click the parent letter below as well as the step-by-step instructions on how to access your child's data through LinkIt!
I-Ready at Neshaminy
i-Ready is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that will help your student’s teacher(s) determine your student’s opportunities for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year.
i-Ready allows your teacher(s) to meet your student exactly where they are and provides data to increase your student’s learning gains. i-Ready consists of two parts:
The i-Ready Diagnostic - Is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your student’s instructional priorities. Each item a student sees is individualized based on their answer to the previous question. For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly harder questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield slightly easier questions.
i-Ready Personalized Instruction - Provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and opportunities for improvement, so your student can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn.
Click here to view the iReady Family Reources Guide.
Neshaminy School District has 5 Title I schools (Joseph Ferderbar ES, Herbert Hoover ES, Walter S. Miller ES, Albert Schweitzer ES and Twanks ES). We have a Title I Reading Specialist available at each Title I school to assist parents with monitoring and supporting their child’s academic progress between home and school.
Neshaminy School District Title I
Please feel free to contact David Geanette, Federal Programs Coordinator, with questions, concerns or suggestions regarding Neshaminy School District Title I.
Email: dgeanette@neshaminy.org
Website: https://www.neshaminy.org/Page/43697
Location: 2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: 215-809-6515
