Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Parental Involvement Plan

2012-2013

Activity/Event / Event Purpose / Person(s)/Organization / Date of Event(s) / Evidence of Completion
Open House Night / The purpose of this event is for parents and students to have a brief time to get acquainted with the teacher (or teachers), see the classroom and get a quick overview of class expectations and curriculum for the year. / All School Staff / August 23, 2012
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Family Orientation / The purpose of this event is for parents to meet Citizen School staff and become familiar with the program. / Citizen Schools / September 11, 2012
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Email from Organization
Annual Curriculum Night / The purpose of this event is to make parents aware of the MLK school-wide curricular program. In addition, parents received information about the school’s Title I Program. / All Staff / September 27, 2012
6:00-8:00 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
Truancy Court / The purpose of this program is to improve student attendance in a nurturing manner that builds relationships between students, families, schools and the community at large. / Truancy Court Partners / October 16, 2012-December 19, 2012
8:30-10:30 AM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Program Flyers
Hispanic Heritage Night / The purpose of this event is to celebrate the Hispanic culture and acknowledge its significance to the world and our school culture. / Cultural Arts Department / October 16, 2012
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
PTSA Interest Meeting / The purpose of this meeting is to reestablish the PTSA at MLK Middle School. Parents who are interested in joining the PTSA are invited to attend the meeting. / Parent University
Principal Dean / November 15, 2012
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Writing Workshop Luncheon / The purpose of this event is to make parents aware of the district-wide Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Art and Writing Contest and the requirements. In addition, parents will be informed of literacy-based strategies that can be used at home. / Language Arts Department / November 20, 2012
Time TBD / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
Gangs 101 / The purpose of this workshop is to inform parents about emerging gang trends in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the definition of a gang, why youth join gangs, the influence of media and popular culture, gang “family” bonding factors, gang recognition fundamentals, community risk and protective factors, and collaborative efforts for preventionand intervention through the Gang of One initiative. / Counseling Department
Gang of One / November 29, 2012
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
Promoting a Healthy Body Image on our Teen / The purpose of this workshop is to educate parents on ways to improve healthy eating habits, improve body image and improve the overall self-esteem of their children. / Parent University
School Counseling Department / January 31, 2013
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
PU Registration Form
Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad Community Resource Event / The purpose of this workshop is to inform parents about agencies that provide resources for families to support their social, emotional, financial, and psychological needs. / School Counseling Department / February 14, 2013
8:30-11:00 AM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
High School 411 / The purpose of this workshop is to help parents discover resources for success at the high school level. / Parent University
School Counseling Department / March 28, 2013
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
PU Registration Form
Preparing for the End of Grade Tests / The purpose of this workshop is to provide parents with information on the purpose and content of the new EOG test. / Parent University
School Counseling Department / April 25, 2013
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
PU Registration Form
From Beginning to Middle—Helping Your Child Make a Smooth Transition to Middle School / The purpose of this workshop is to help parents and students smoothly transition from elementary to middle school. / Parent University
School Counseling Department
6th Grad Teachers / May 30, 2013
6:00-7:30 PM / Parent Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Flyer
Connect Ed Message
Parent Survey
PU Registration Form