Vines F.A.C.E. Newsletter

Family and Community Engagement - February, 2022

Empower. Engage. Lead

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F.A.C.E.

Family and Community Engagement

Empower. Engage. Lead.

The Family and Community Engagement Department is committed to elevating district pride by strengthening partnerships with families, communities, and business communities by:

providing additional resources and support to each campus
empowering families to become strong advocates for their children
increasing school staff capacity to effectively connect, engage, and partner with families
creating opportunities for parent leaders to engage directly with the Superintendent to inform and validate district strategies
developing more systems and opportunities for parents to be active partners at the campus level, including strong PTO/PTAs, Parent Ambassador Programs, and volunteer opportunities.

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January is School Board Recognition Month

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Reading Theme: How Parents Can Help

-Read to your child

-Have your child tell you a story

-Listen to your child read

Bilingual PreK: On the Move/En movimiento

Bilingual Kinder Reading: Stories Offer Us a Message/Las historias nos ofrecen un mensaje

PreK: Plants

Kinder: Kings and Queens

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Counselor's Corner

Hello, my name is Elvia Navarro, I am the School Counselor at Vines. I am excited to join the BEARS team! I have worked in Aldine School District since 2013 as a paraprofessional, bilingual teacher, and instructional specialist. I enjoy working with parents, students, and the community. At Vines Primary, my hope is to work with all stakeholders to meet the needs of all students. We are planning parent meetings to share various topics. We welcome your topic suggestions because your input is very important to us. My door is always open. If you have any questions or just want to say hi, please don’t hesitate in contacting me. I am looking forward to working with you all.

Elvia Navarro

E-mail: ednavarro@aldineisd.org

Phone: (281) 878-7950

SOCIAL SKILL OF THE MONTH

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Aldine's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art

Congratulations to our Vines' Bears and Mrs. Rogers, who participated in the 2022 Aldine's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art.

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The Divine Nine: The Legacy of Black Sororities and Fraternities

· There are nine historically Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Collectively, these organizations are referred to as "The Divine Nine." Each of these fraternities and sororities is rich in history - ties to one or more of these organizations may be found in many college-educated Black families in the United States.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded 1906, Cornell University.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard University.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Indiana University.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard University.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard University.

http://www.blackgreek.com/divinenine

Black History Spirit Days

Monday, February 21-Friday, February 25

Monday: "I Have a Dream" Day- Wear clothing to express what you'd like to be when you grow up.

Tuesday: Black Contribution to Education Day- Dress in your favorite College or HBCU shirt or Divine 9 Colors.

Wednesday: Tracing our Roots Day: Wear Clothing to represent African Culture or dress in red, black, and green.

Thursday: Black Panther/ Superhero Day: Dress in Black Panther or any Superhero attire.

Friday, February 25th is Go Texan Day: Dress in your Western Attire (Go Texan Day Pictures)

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Recognizing Valentine Day

Students are welcome to wear their favorite Valentine shirt or wear pink, white, and red on Monday, February 14th. Students may also, exchange cards but before bringing them to school, have your child sign each card. Special treats may be shared if pre-wrapped. Unfortunately, parties will not be allowed. All treats and goodie bags will be sent home.

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Parent Compact Committee and Family and Community Engagement Survey

Parents, we need your help. We are seeking volunteers to serve on the 2021-2022 Review and Revise Committee for our Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact. Please take a moment to share your ideas about family and community engagement. Please your contact information if you would like to volunteer. The survey link will be good until February 28th.

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FEBRUARY AND MARCH

Feb. 2 and 24: Progress Report available in HAC
Feb. 4: Student Holiday - No School for Students
Feb. 7-11: National School Counseling Week
Feb. 11: Student Holiday- No School for Students
Feb. 18: ADSY Schools- Vines- Regular School Day for Student
Feb. 21: ADSY Schools — Ermel and Vines — Regular Day for Students
Feb. 22: School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day
Mar. 14-18: Spring Break
Mar. 28: Report Card #3 available in HAC

Virtual Storytelling

Starting February 1st storytime is back.

5:30-English, 5:45-Vietnamese, 6:00- Sign Language, 6:15- Spanish.

The campus with the highest number of attendees will be recognized.

Please register here:

Virtual Storytelling Time/ La hora del cuento virtual/Thời gian kể chuyện ảo (google.com)

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Family and Community University

What is 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 4 categories: Academic Life, Community, Well-being and Social Interactions, and Continuing Education. Each category is designed specifically for families and members of the community. Each category has classes offered in different ways: in-person, virtual, or pre-recorded videos in English and Spanish. Each class completed earns you tokens (credits) towards graduation in the Spring. You can find information about tokens in the class description. You need at least ten tokens to graduate. To take a class, click here.

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Head Start Website

Topics include Safety, Maternal Health, Financial Literacy, Parenting, and many more.

Please sign in when directed. Your attendance will be counted as parental engagement.

https://sites.google.com/aldineisd.org/headstartsocialworkers/home

Student Assistance Form

If your children need support or resources, you can submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) to inform school counselors about a non-instructional need your child has. The following videos provide instructions on how to fill out a Student Assistance Form.

English Video:

https://tinyurl.com/yyrercuw

Spanish Video:

https://tinyurl.com/4yrces7v

FAMILY RESOURCES

The Family and Community Engagement Team has compiled a list of resources to help you during the pandemic. From community resources to job opportunities, we hope this list can help you find what you are looking for. Click the buttons below.

District F.A.C.E. Dept.

Job Opportunities

Community Resources

Adult Education Resources

Workshop Resources