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FACE Highlights

May 2021: Family and Community Engagement Newsletter

FACE HighlightsMay 2021: Family and Community EngagementNewsletter

Empower. Engage. Lead

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We would appreciate your feedback with suggestions on what information you would like to see here. Please complete this survey to share your thoughts on what you would like to see and how you would like to get involved!

All Students Are Invited to Return to School


The school year is coming to a close but there are exciting activities, momentous events, and important learning left to do.

Monday, May 3, will be the last “First Day of School.” All Aldine ISD students are invited to come back to on-campus learning so we can all Finish Strong and Finish Safe.

Families, there’s no need to complete any form — contact your campus leader if you have any questions about your child’s return.

Student Handbook 2021-2022 Parents' Feedback

Dear Parents,


Enclosed is a link to the survey soliciting your feedback regarding the Student/Parent Handbook, Code of Conduct and campus climate. The survey will take only about 5 minutes to complete. We appreciate your response by the end of day Friday, May 7th. Thank you for your participation. Your feedback is much appreciated.

Please click here to complete the survey.

APRIL EVENTS APRIL EVENTS

Parent Training Sessions

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Public Library Programs and Services

On April 7th, Harris County Public Library Aldine Branch Manager, Carl Smith, and Adult Program Librarian Sarah Gardner explained the library services and programs available to Aldine families.

Click here to see the English session.

Haga click aquí para ver la sesión en español.

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Aldine's School Choice Options

On April 21st, high school representatives offered an informational session on the several options that the district offers. Each Choice School offers opportunities ranging from industry certifications to associate degrees.

Click here to see the English session.

Haga click aquí para ver la sesión en español.

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Strengthening Families Program

On April 26th, families received information about a ten-session program offered by Santa Maria Hostel with the purpose to help families establish strong relationships.

If you are interested in taking part of this program, please click here to register.

Literacy Night

On April 14, parents had the opportunity to learn about their child's curriculum during Literacy Night offered by FACE in collaboration with the Literacy Department. The families attended the session that corresponded to their students according to their grade levels.


  • Families with students in bilingual classes attended the session offered by Benchmark.
  • Families with KG-Elementary students attended the Amplify session.
  • Families with middle school students attended the Wit & Wisdom session.


All sessions were offered in English and Spanish. We are planning to have another Literacy Night in the fall.

Click here to see Wit & Wisdom presentation in English.

Haga click aquí para ver la presentación de Wit & Wisdom en español.

Haga click aquí para ver la presentación de Benchmark para estudiantes bilingües Grados 2-5.

Haga click aquí para ver la presentación de Amplify en español.

ESOL Celebration

Thanks to a partnership with the Multilingual Department and Lone Star College East Aldine, the first group of Aldine parents received a certificate for completing their first semester of English Literacy classes. We are very proud of them!

Parent Reading Club

The Reading Club gives parents the opportunity to enjoy a book and take a moment to express themselves and explore their feelings through the author and character's lens. Parents have the opportunity to practice the reading strategies that their children are using in the classroom.

Our second session will be on May 11 at 9:00 am/ 5:30 PM (English), and 11:00 am/ 6:00 PM (Spanish). Parents are more than welcome to join us at any time. We have books for those who want to join the Reading Club.

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COVID-19 Town Halls

Aldine ISD and Texas Children's Hospital offered COVID-19 Town Halls where parents had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the vaccine. The English presentation was held by Dr. Kaplan and the Spanish presentation was conducted by Dr. Correa. Both physicians did an outstanding job informing our community.
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Dr. Correa, Texas Children's Hospital

Haga click aquí para ver la sesión en español.
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Dr. Kaplan, Texas Children's Hospital

Click here to see the presentation in English.

Storytelling

It is great to see families gathering around the computer to enjoy the Storytelling that the FACE Department, with the collaboration of district's staff, offers on the first and last Thursday of the month.
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Tara Rollins, Kujawa Elementary

Click here to see the recording.

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Cynthia Velis, Stephens Elementary

Haga click aquí para ver la lectura del cuento.

Student Artwork on Display at Local Bank

Aldine ISD Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and Visual Arts departments partnered with Bank of America to showcase student artwork. Aldine ISD Director of Visual Arts, Kaleigh Newman, and Yvonne Lopez-Taylor, Carter Academy art teacher, selected a variety of creative expressions to showcase on the community wall in Bank of America.

MAY EVENTS MAY EVENTS

Parent Trainings

Wednesday, May 5

Topic: Texas Health Steps/Pasos Para la Salud en Texas

English Session at 9:00 a.m.

Spanish Session at 11:00 a.m.


Thursday, May 13

Immigration Chat/Charla Sobre Inmigracón

Click here to attend session at 5:30 p.m.


Monday, May 17

Be Inspired/Ser Inspirado

English Presentation at 9:00 a.m.

Spanish Presentation at 11:00 a.m.


Wednesday, May 19

Topic: Human Trafficking/Tráfico Humano

English Presentation at 9:00 a.m.

Spanish Presentation at 11:00 a.m.

MAY CELEBRATIONS MAY CELEBRATIONS

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School Principal's Day, May 1

Celebrated on May 1st every year. The Day is created to thank the educational leaders who are responsible for the success of the schools and the students.
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Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7

Show your appreciation for your teachers by celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Cinco de Mayo, May 5

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage. It commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today, Mexicans and Mexican-Americans celebrate the outcome of the battle with parades, festivals, and music.
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Mother's Day, May 9

Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and is a day to make an extra-special effort to recognize and appreciate mothers’ roles in our lives. Often this day is extended to generations of mothers—grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers—as well as to mother figures.
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Memorial Day, May 31

This U.S. federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military.

FAMILY RESOURCES 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.
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Job Opportunities

http://bit.ly/Jobopportunites
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Community Resources

http://bit.ly/communityResources
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Adult Education

http://bit.ly/Adulteducation
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Workshop Resources

http://bit.ly/workshopresource
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United Way of Greater Houston

http://bit.ly/Unitedway
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Free Immunizations

English and Spanish Flyer
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Literacy Academy Parent Workshop

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Summer Math Camp

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Early Head Start

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Health Fair

English and Spanish Flyer
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YMCA Summer Jobs

Click here to see flyer.

Ways to Engage

Families, there are many ways you can support your schools. Here are some ways you can engage in your child's education.
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

This section highlights the wonderful things that are happening on our campuses. Be in the lookout for your school!
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Anderson Academy

Distributing food to the Acres Home community.
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Black Elementary

Engaging the community by displaying signs of student’s academic achievement.
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Odom Elementary

Harris County Commissioner Pct 2 volunteers reading to students at Pep Muller Park.
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Ogden Elementary

Drive-Thru Event.

https://twitter.com/OgdenES_AISD/status/1380911501440077825

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Sammons Elementary

What a beter way to help the community than having a recycling event? Sammons fifth graders collected 6,630 bottles that would help clean the environment.
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Griggs Primary

Family Engagement Night
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Hoffman Middle School

Reading Garden
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Garcia Middle School

Spring Family Pep Rally
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Nimitz High School

Helping with the Aldine/Spring Arise Youth Summit

Quote of the Month

"...No matter how skilled professionals are, nor how loving families are, each cannot achieve alone, what the parties, working hand-in-hand, can accomplish together."

(Adapted from Peterson and Cooper as cited by the Futures in School Psycholgy Task Force on Family-School Partnerships, 2007)

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