FACE Highlights

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Aldine ISD hosted community meetings this month to inform families about the latest district news, hear campus updates, and learn about programs, choices, and opportunities for Aldine ISD students. Topics included safety and security, accomplishments, summer learning experiences, college and career opportunities, and more.

On April 26, Caraway Elementary families learned about the programs and events offered by the FACE Department while enjoying an evening full of art. Aldine ISD Art teacher Mrs. Yvonne Lopez Taylor did an outstanding job guiding parents to create self-portraits.

Over 90 parents enrolled in the Family and Community University's ESL classes at St. John Neumann. It is great to see the excitement and determination of Aldine families willing to learn English and attend these classes after long working hours. The classes are offered twice a week and will end in May.

Our April Chat with FACE asked about the importance of seeing families as collaborators in their students' education. According to Mapp and Bergman (2021), nondominant families are treated at best as spectators of the school's work.

1) How can we change this perspective? How can we give voice to these families?

You can participate in our next Chat with Face #PD2ChatwFACE on May 13th.

Everybody is welcome!

Visit AldineISD.org/FACE to connect.

On Saturday, April 29th, the FACE team participated in the Spring Festival hosted by the Multilingual Department. Hundreds of families enjoyed performances from Aldine students while visiting the booths to learn about the programs offered by the district and organizations in the community.

In partnership with Bite of Hope (A Hope Clinic Initiative), the Family and Community University offers cooking lessons with Chef Joe Brozovich. Join us and learn how to cook delicious meals. Click here to see the English and Spanish flyers with the QR code for registration.

The FACE Department will celebrate the families attending the Family and Community University with a beautiful graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 24th, at Davis High School. Families still have time to meet the graduation requirements by attending 15 sessions.

Families have a variety of topics of interest either in person, virtually, or through pre-recorded sessions.

The Family and Community University is not only fulfilling the purpose of providing adult education but also a great source of employment opportunities. We are happy to share that some of the parents attending the university are working now for the district.

Click here to learn more about the Family and Community University.

“Not every day is good,

but there is something good

in every day.”

-Alice Morse Earl

We are happy to serve the community!

Left to Right:

Ivan Tamayo, FACE Specialist

Charlotte Wynn, District FACE Liaison

Nancy Gauthier, FACE Specialist

Dr. Martha Escalante, Executive Director

Gina Mann, District FACE Liaison

LaTashia Abrams, FACE Director