Engage49

• Last year, D49 implemented its new Engage49 Initiative
• Engage49 put out a monthly publication on topics that were based on family and parent input
• Engage49 hosted three LIVE in-person events last year for families
• Engage49 wants to continue to partner with you, our families, and to grow this partnership and make it stronger than ever

• Engage49 is your partner.
• We send out information to families based on what they've asked for.
• We host LIVE events for our families specifically to answer your questions.
• One of our goals is to connect with you and learn from you about your needs and your interests when it comes to your child's education.
• Another goal is to support you with resources and information.
• Finally, we want to create a truly authentic Partnership between the schools, families, and our community to see children flourish and launch our students to success!

Your input is invaluable in shaping decisions regarding your child's education, and we are committed to ensuring your questions and suggestions are addressed. Last year we covered topics such as

• Safety and Security
• Family/Teacher Conferences
• Career and Technical Education
• Health
• Family Engagement
• Pathways
• School Choice
• Summer Learning Support

Please take a couple of minutes to respond to the short survey linked below and thank you for your continued partnership and involvement in your child's education!

Engage49 has a website designed with you, the families, in mind. Go to www.d49.org/engage49 to find information on upcoming Engage49 LIVE Events, archived Engage49 newsletters, links to family resources, information on the district's resource centers and food pantries, volunteer opportunities, and more.

1. Increase in Academic Performance

2. Decrease in absenteeism

3. Improved classroom behavior with improved self-esteem/self-confidence

4. Greater chance that student will go onto higher education

5. Mental health benefits/support

6. Empowered parents

7. Productive communication between school and families

8. Proactive vs Reactive Responses to crisis/concerns

9. Reduced placement in special education and remedial courses

10. Increased safety, fairness, and stability within a school environment

Join us on Thursday, August 28th at 6pm for our first Engage49 LIVE Event of the 25-26 school year. The topic will be CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT. Bring your questions and suggestions to our panel of experts. Dinner will be provided at 5:30pm. Don't know what Concurrent Enrollment is? Think FREE COLLEGE. Go to the following links to learn more and to register for this important event.

• Your Invitation to Engage49 LIVE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
• or Register Here: https://forms.gle/NFKeL7rbaJJJnkm38

• Learn more on the D49 Concurrent Enrollment webpage

This event is not your typical Parent Academy. We welcome all family and community members to guide the discussion with our panel of local experts on D49's Concurrent Enrollment Program. The panel will occur from 6-7pm with a networking opportunity for additional questions and resources from 7-8pm.

It's time to lace up those sneakers and start preparing for the D4.9k Run/Walk! It's a favorite D49 family-friendly event for D49 staff, students, parents and community members. Our goal is to provide a fun, low-cost, healthy event for all participants. Register this month for an automatic entry into a prize drawing for a D49 Wellness outdoor blanket! Two winners will be selected—one student and one adult. Winners will be notified by email.

All Paid Participants Will Receive:

• Race shirt (sizes only guaranteed if registered by Sept 2nd)

• Swag bag with goodies from local businesses

Prizes/Awards

• Prize awards for the overall top 3 male and female finishers.
• Finishers medals will be awarded to all participants that complete the course.
• All finishers will be entered into a drawing to win prizes which include two (2) refurbished MacBook Air Laptops.
• The school with the highest % participation will receive the Golden Shoe award, $200 in wellness funds, and their school colors will be reflected in next year's race shirt. Make sure you select your school name when registering in order for your school to get the credit.

Registration Info

Early Bird Registration ends Sept 2nd

• Students (K-12 grade) $10.00
• D49 Staff $20.00
• Adults $25.00
• 49 Yard Kids Dash - Free
• Optional kids event shirt $5.00

REGISTER HERE!

ALL registration for this event will close Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12 Noon

We are Engage49 - D49's Family, School, Community Partnership (FSCP) Collaborative. Our mission is to serve and support D49 families directly by connecting you with valuable information and useful resources throughout the school year. Our common goal is to see D49 students flourish, and we believe creating positive relationships with parents is crucial to building strong foundations and launching students to success in our exceptional schools. The Board of Education has prioritized advocacy in their strategic objectives for the 25-26 school year and as Engage49, we are dedicated to building your capacity and advocacy opportunities in your educational community.