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FACE Highlights

April 2022: Family and Community Engagement

Empower. Engage. Lead

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MARCH EVENTS

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Annual Family Health Fair

The FACE Department hosted the first Aldine Family Health Fair on Saturday, March 26, at the Donaldson Child Nutrition building. About 400 families had the opportunity to get their blood pressure checked, learn how to perform CPR, receive information about free dental services, receive the COVID vaccine and flu shots, nutrition information, taste healthy recipes, and take pictures with Mirabel from Disneys' Encanto. We are very thankful for the support provided by the community partners who participated in this event: Aldine Child Nutrition, Harris County Emergency Corps, Harris County Public Health Services, Hope Clinic, Legacy Community Health, MD Anderson, Mi Familia Dental, Molina Health Care, Spring Branch Health Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and UHP Health.

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The Power of Education Speaker Series

Motivational Speaker and book author Robert Harper presented The Power of Education Speaker Series at several campuses in Aldine ISD. Families at Nimitz HS, Nimitz Ninth, Dunn ES, Young Women's Leadership Academy, Jones Primary, Jones ES, Jones MS, Francis ES, Johnson ES, Carver HS, Reece Academy, Houston Academy, Anderson Academy, Drew Academy, Cypreswood ES, Teague MS, Magrill Primary, and Ogden ES enjoyed the powerful message shared by Harper.

Storytelling

A big THANK YOU to our March Storytelling readers:

Lisa Howard, Magril Primary

Margarita Castillo, Spence Elementary

Kim Tran, Kujawa Primary

Paige Hutto, Magrill Primary

Outreach Thursday

The families at Magnolia Cove Apartments were happy to receive books during our Outreach Thursday event.

FACE Cohort

The FACE team and a group of Aldine assistant principals and FACE campus liaisons have formed a cohort meeting twice a month with Family Engagement expert Dr. Steve Constantino to learn more about effective ways to engage families.
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Family and Community University

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.

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Avalos P-Tech Art Display at Bank of America

Avalos P- Tech School: Mrs. Carolyn Watkins’ students use creative expressions to show feelings using a variety of colors, curves, and formations.

APRIL EVENTS

Virtual Storytelling

Join us for virtual storytelling this Tuesday, April 5. Guest readers are from Kujawa Primary, Thompson Elementary, Magrill Primary, and Griggs Primary.

Click here to see the flyer.

Click here to access the session.

Outreach Thursday

On the first Thursday of the month, the FACE team goes out to the community to share resources and hear about their needs. We will be distributing books at West Field Ridge Apartments on Thursday, April 7.

National Volunteer Week

April 17-23 is Volunteer Week. We want to thank all the volunteers who have supported us at our events throughout the year. Nothing wouldn't have been possible without their help.

Aldine ISD Spring Festival en Español

An all Spanish event celebrating International Day of Books. Activities for children, community services, student performances, and more!

Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 09:00 AM

M. O. Campbell Educational Center, Houston, TX, USA

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HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

April 2: World Autism Awareness Day

April 4-8: National Assistant Principals Week

April 17: Easter

April 17-23 National Volunteer Week

April 20: National Library Workers Day

April 22: Earth Day

April 27: Administrative Professionals Day

April 30: Children's Day/Book Day

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Eggstravaganza

Easter activities on April 16. Click here to access the flyer.

Health Plans

Click here to access information in English.

Haga click aquí para tener acceso a la información en español.

Free Home Internet

Click here to see the flyer with the application for free home internet.

Haga click aquí para ver volante informativo acerca de cómo aplicar para recibir servicio gratis de internet en casa.

Free Car Seat Check

A limited supply of car seats for families with a financial nee. Click here to see the flyer.

Wrap-Around Care

Click here to access the flyer in English.

Haga click aquí para ver volante en español.

NAM Meals on Wheels

Volunteers are needed. Click here for more information.

Foros de Ciudadanía

Para más información haga click aquí.

CAMPUS HIGHGLIGHTS

DeSantiago Primary

Parents, students, and teachers had fun during Family Academic Night on March 3rd.

Vardeman Primary

Families learned about Art during Family Engagement Night.

Vines Primary

Parents received materials to work at home with their students during Family Engagement Night.

Anderson Academy

Fourth graders greet families every Monday and Friday morning.

Click here to watch video.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1501729482549383168

Hill Elementary

Great job inviting community partners to their Spring open House.

Harris Elementary

Parent Cowboy Breakfast to learn more about Additional Days School Year (ADSY).

Grantham Middle School

Curriculum Night

Hambrick Middle School

Immunization Clinic

Shotwell Middle School

Annual Mindset Workshop for parents and students

Carver High School

STAAR Assessment Parent Meeting

Nimitz High School

Family Engagement Night

Eisenhower High School

Ring Ceremony with families

Quote of the Month

"Kind words can be short

and easy to speak,

but their echoes are truly endless."

--Mother Teresa

FACE Team
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FACE Team

Pictured left to right:

LaTashia Abrams, Director

Melissa Cruz, Executive Assistant

Dr. Martha Escalante, Executive Director

Ivan Tamayo, FACE Specialist

Nancy Gauthier, FACE Specialist

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