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October was a busy month that allowed us to share with families information on activities and available resources. We appreciate the invitations from campuses and district departments to attend their family events.

Our 1st Outreach Thursday of this school year was a big success. The FACE team visited families at Haverstock Hills Apartments. Students and parents were happy to receive free books and to chat with us. These Outreach Thursday events allow us to interact with Aldine families and to hear ways to help them support their students at home.

On October 18, FACE hosted the Partners of Excellence meeting. Dr. Goffney, Ms. Sheleah Reed and other Aldine Executive Leaders shared with community faith-based leaders the successes and challenges that the district is facing and talk about ways to collaborate as mentors and volunteers to support the students academically.

Because ALL means ALL, the district has created a Special Education Advisory Committee. This committee aims to discuss the needs and challenges of the students receiving special education services and to brainstorm ideas on ways to improve this program. The Special Education Department will host quarterly committee meetings.

On the first Tuesday of the month, students and parents can listen to stories read in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and sign language by district staff and community leaders.

Our following Storytelling event will be on Tuesday, November 1st.

Please click here to register.

The Family and Community University started classes on October 1st, and since then, 104 parents have attended at least one of the 18 sessions we offered this month. Five parents have already completed 15 credits which is the graduation requirement!

Parents have shown great interest in participating in the Paraprofessional Academy facilitated by the Human Resources Department.

The Microsoft Certification class is another high-demand session.

Worsham Elementary and carter Academy families are taking the lead in participating in this university.

FACE received the Outstanding Civic Award from the Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA) for the work done with the Family and Community University. This recognition is dedicated to the Aldine families, who put a lot of effort into learning ways to support their students at home.

Francis Elementary recognized community partners at the Block Party celebrated on October 28. Francis Elementary principal Dr. Dana Stelly, and District FACE Liaison, Gina Mann presented a plaque to Mr. Quinton Champ from Reaves Welding Industries for his partnership with the school. Mr. Champ was one of the numerous business partners honored at this event.

Aldine ISD celebrates all the families in the district and thanks them for their support throughout the year. Our students' success would not be possible without the active participation of the families.

Join us in our first fast and furious Twitter conversation to discuss “family engagement”. Every second Saturday of the month.

• Great topics of discussion in the Q & A format

• No wrong or right answers

• Everybody is welcome

Visit AldineISD.org/FACE to connect.

"When educating the minds of our youth,

we must not forget to educate their hearts."

-Dalai Lama

We are happy to serve the community!

Left to Right:

Gina Mann, District FACE Liaison

Ivan Tamayo, FACE Specialist

Dr. Martha Escalante, Executive Director

Nancy Gauthier, FACE Specialist

Lucinda Sanchez Pethan, Administrative Assistant

Charlotte Wynn, District FACE Liaison

LaTashia Abrams, Director (not in the picture)