Main Street Elementary

Parent & Community Involvement Plan 2015-2016

Main Street Elementary School

318 East Main Street

Lake City, SC 29560

Phone: 1-843-374-2221

Fax: 1-843-374-8967

Website:

Shemmicca Moore,Principal

Parent Involvement Committee/Acton Team for Partnerships

Dr. Shemmicca M. B. Moore, Principal

Ms. Amishacoe Fulmore, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Kimberly Smalls, Administrative Assistant

Mr. Jerry State, Behavior Interventionist/Parent Liaison

Ms. Yvonne McDaniel, School Counselor

Ms. Lisa Williams, Reading Coach

Mr. Rashad Myers, Teacher

Mrs. Mary Schilling, Teacher

Mrs. Debbie Rankin, Teacher

Mrs. Yvonne Pressley McFadden, Parent

Mrs. Tashanda Graham, Parent

Ms. Latosha Singletary, Parent

Mrs. Lafelle Shaw, Parent

Dr. Sam Marcengill, Community Member

School Mission

The Main Street Elementary family which includes students, parents, teachers, staff, and community is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where children are first, expectations are high, and everyone works together as a learning community. At MSE, we are “Doing What’s Right Today for a Better Tomorrow!”

Main Street Elementary School serves students in grades 3-5 with approximately 455 students. Approximately 94% receive free and reduced lunch.

National Network of Partnership Schools

Main Street Elementary School is a member of Johns Hopkins University of National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS). The NNPS School, Family, and Community Partnership model is designed to enhance parent participation and involvement in the school and community. The model is research based and references six types of involvement: parenting, communicating, volunteering, student learning, decision-making, and collaborating with the community.

Main Street Elementary

Principal’s Message

The home-school partnership is a crucial element in our children’s education. We know that it s important to provide a nurturing environment where all who enter feel safe and welcomed by all members of the school staff. It is our desire to foster and support an active involvement program for parents, students, and community members.

It takes a village to raise a child. At Main Street Elementary, we recognize the fact that all aspects of a child’s education involve the school, family, and community in this partnership and encompasses the entire time a child is in school as well as when they are home and in the community. One Village is a Community Partnership Program with the goal of forming a network in an effort to teach our children to value life and to value learning. As a Community we have a common goal of ensuring that our children grow up to be productive citizens who are able to effectively contribute to the workforce, as well as, work to improve our community.

Our program theme is One Village; Value, Influence, Listen, Lead, Actively Guide & Educate.

The vision of One Village is to form partnerships with neighboring churches, businesses, organizations and individuals to improve the academic achievement, social behavior and personal development of our children. A secondary goal is to provide parents with available resources that our community members have to offer.

By forming strong partnerships between the school, the parents and the community, we all work together to contribute to the development of our most important asset, our students. At MSE, we are “Doing What’s Right Today for a Better Tomorrow…”

Shemmicca Moore,

Proud Principal of Main Street Elementary School

Main Street Elementary School

Parent & Community Involvement Plan

2015-2016

Main Street Elementary will provide opportunities to promote, increase and support parent knowledge and involvement in the educational process of the student, both socially and academically. We hope to increase communication efforts about the school program and the student’s progress. Increasing the opportunities for parents, and community members to help and support the school by providing and integrating all available resources is another area of focus for our school. Involving parents in the decision making process, and providing information and ideas to help students with curriculum-related activities, decisions, and planning is of vital importance to us. We feel that with a combined effort, Main Street Elementary will become a hub for parenting resources for the parents of the school and for the community it serves. The plan will be evaluated yearly and adjustments will be made to continue to increase the goal of improved parent/community/school relations. We have several major focuses planned in order to accomplish the above-mentioned objectives. These are:

  • Increase the quality and quantity of parent meetings (Family nights, Goal setting meetings, Curriculum Nights, Principal’s Munch and Mingle Meetings, etc.) throughout the year to inform parents of the school plan, to keep them updated on the progress of the plan, and to plan, review, and ask for suggestions and help in the development of the school plan and other school programs and the expenditure of funds from those areas.
  • Increase the amount of feedback from parents and community members through the use of “Parent Perspective” forms, surveys, suggestion boxes, school nine weeks report cards, conferences, school-wide planning meetings, etc.
  • Provide information to parents on school and community happenings. This will be done through the Panther Pride (a monthly school newsletter), weekly Panther Updates using the SchoolMessenger System, monthly teacher newsletters, Title I School-wide Planning Committee/SIC/PTO and Family Night meetings, achievement information, and parent/teacher conferences, daily agendas, School Messenger calls, the school’s website, the school’s Parent Resource Center, and posted events

ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPS

(SCHOOL LEVEL, FORM G-GOALS)

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

On this 4-page plan, select 2 academic goals, 1 behavioral goal, and 1 goal for sustaining a partnership climate. For each goal, outline the desired results, how results will be measured, family and community involvement activities, dates, responsibilities, and needed resources.

School: Main Street Elementary School / School Year: 2015-2016
GOAL 1-- ACADEMIC: (Select ONE curricular goal for students from the school improvement plan, such as improving reading, math, writing, science, or other skills.)
To increase students’ reading abilities as measured by the MAP test.
Goal 1 Chair or Co-Chairs: Lisa Williams
Desired result(s) for THIS goal:
Students will increase their scores by their individual goals. / How will the school measure the result(s)?
Use MAP scores.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new) / TYPE
(1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) /

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY & WHEN?

/ PERSONS IN CHARGE
AND HELPING
Increase the quality and quantity of parent meetings (Family nights, Parent Academy, School Improvement Council (SIC), Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Goal setting meetings, Curriculum Nights, Principal’s Munch and Mingle, etc.) throughout the year to inform parents of the school plan, to keep them updated on the progress of the plan, and to plan, review, and ask for suggestions and help in the development of the school plan and other school programs and the expenditure of funds from those areas. / 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / All Year / 3rd-5th / Activities, workshops, and trainings will be hosted at times that could meet the needs of all parents:
Mornings: Monthly Principal’s Munch and Mingle
Afternoons: Monthly Principal’s Munch and Mingle
Evenings: Curriculum Nights, Parent Academies, SIC/PTO Meetings / Administrators
Teachers, Committees
Provide Classworks a computer assisted program to assist students in reading. / 1, 3, 4 / All Year / 3rd-5th / Students will use their password to log on at school and home for additional reading practice. / Teachers
Reading Interventionist
Computer Lab Manager
Provide Literacy Lab instruction / 1, 2, 4 / All Year / 3rd-5th / One Part Time Interventionist, the Interventionist and the classroom teacher will divide students into small groups. / Data analysis sheets
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities? Refreshments, academic materials and supplies for Curriculum Nights, books, notebooks.
Add pages to outline more activities that support THIS goal.

ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPS

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL 2--ACADEMIC: (Select ANOTHER curricular goal for students from the school improvement plan, such as improving reading, math, writing, science, or other skills.)
To increase students’ math abilities as measured by the MAP test.
Goal 2 Chair or Co-Chairs: Kimberly Smalls
Desired result(s) for THIS goal:
Students will meet their individual goals according to their MAP scores. / How will the school measure the result(s)?
MAP scores.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new) / TYPE
(1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) /

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY & WHEN?

/ PERSONS IN CHARGE
AND HELPING
Increase the quality and quantity of parent meetings (Family nights, Goal setting meetings, Curriculum Nights, Principal’s Munch and Mingle, etc.) throughout the year to inform parents of the school plan, to keep them updated on the progress of the plan, and to plan, review, and ask for suggestions and help in the development of the school plan and other school programs and the expenditure of funds from those areas. / 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / All Year / 3rd-5th / Activities/workshops will be hosted at times that could meet the needs of all parents:
Mornings: Monthly Principal’s Munch and Mingle
Evenings: Curriculum Nights / Principal
Teachers
Leadership Team
Use the school website to introduce different reading and math websites. / 1, 2, 4, / Year Round / 3rd-5th / Teachers will update websites and get podcasts, mini-lessons, and surveys on the website. / Teachers, Media Specialist & Assistant
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities materials for Curriculum Night activities.
Add pages to outline more activities that support THIS goal.

ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPS

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL 3--BEHAVIORAL: (Select ONE goal for improving student behavior, attendance, respect for others, safety, or other student outcome for the next school year.)
Strengthen students’ respect for others.
Goal 1 Chair or Co-Chairs: ____Jerry State______
Desired result(s) for THIS goal:
Students will respect themselves and others. / How will the school measure the result(s)?
Less behavior referrals
Organize and schedulefamily and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new) / TYPE
(1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) /

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY & WHEN?

/ PERSONS IN CHARGE
AND HELPING
Implement a PrinciPALS programto encourage students to work cooperatively with their peers and teachers. / 2, 3 / All Year / 3rd-5th / Teachers nominate students based on positive attitude, motivation, character, leadership skills, and behavior. Once the student’s name is submitted to the office, the student’s parent is contacted to congratulate him/her. The student’s pictures will be displayed on the “PrinciPALS” bulletin board and they will be invited to eat lunch with the principal. / Principal
Teachers
Guidance Counselor
Pawsitive Panther Referral / 2 / All Year / 3rd-5th / Each teacher refers a student to the office for a “Pawsitive Panther Referral”. Administrators and the Guidance Counselor will make positive phone calls to parents. Students are also highlighted both on the Pawsitive Panther Referral Board and via the afternoon announcements. / Principal
Assistant Principal
Teachers
Guidance Counselor
Behavior Interventionist
Pawsitive postcards / 2 / Year Round / 3rd-5th / Each teacher will send a postcard home to a student who has shown respectful behavior. / Teachers
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities? Postcards, lunch, Incentives, photo paper, and Pawsitive Referral forms.
Add pages to outline more activities that support THIS goal.

ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPS

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL 4--CLIMATE OF PARTNERSHIP(Required goal):Identify ALL OTHER family and community partnership activities for the six types of involvement that will create a welcoming school environment, not covered in GOALS 1, 2, and 3. Check Starting Points for activities to strengthen and sustain a climate of partnership.
Strengthen the six types of family and community involvement.
Goal 4 Chair or Co-Chairs: Yvonne McDaniel______
Desired result(s) for THIS goal:
More parental involvement / How will you measure the result(s)?
Sign in sheets, parent participation log.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new) / TYPE
(1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) /

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY & WHEN?

/ PERSONS IN CHARGE
AND HELPING
A Parent Involvement Plan will be established to provide workshops, such as District Parent Academies, in addition to the regularly scheduled family nights. / 1, 2, 4, 6 / August –Ongoing / 3rd-5th / Develop a Parental Involvement Plan. / Administrators, Teachers
Provide information to parents on school and community happenings. This will be done through the Paw Prints (a monthly school newsletter), weekly Panther Updates using the SchoolMessenger System, bi-monthly teacher newsletters, Title I School-wide Planning Committee/SIC/PTO and Family Night meetings, achievement information, and parent/teacher conferences, daily agendas, School Messenger calls, the school’s website, the school’s Parent Resource Center, and posted events. / 1, 2, 3, 4 / August –Ongoing / 3rd-5th / Order agendas, send weekly Panther Updates weekly, send the school Paw Prints Newsletter home monthly, provide time for teachers to complete newsletter/update website. / Administrators, Teachers
A Parent Resource Center will be established and will be open from 7:30-3:00 each school day. The Parent Center will have both parenting and academic information available for parents. / 1,2,3, 4 / Year Round / 3rd-5th / Parent center needs to be stocked. A system needs to be set to check out materials. / Secretary
Parent Liaison Administrators
Parents will be invited to special events such as the Academic Expo, the One Village Kickoff, Ladies Club & Gentlemen’s Club Induction, Awards Day, Hero’s Luncheon, Panther Tales, the Dinner Theater, Father Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Luncheon, etc. / 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 / Year Round / 3rd-5th / Monthly Communication, Collaboration and Celebration Meetings / Committees
Title I compacts will be developed by the school, the parent, the student, and the principal. These will be signed and implemented each year. / 1, 2, 4 / Update in the Spring
Issue in the Fall / 3rd-5th / Update the Title I Compact, issue to all students/parents / Administrators
Teachers
Parent conferences will be held each semester. / 1, 2, 4, 6 / October
February / 3rd-5th / Inform parents of Parent/Teacher Conference dates / Administrators, Teachers
Conduct an annual spring meeting with Parent Involvement Committee to update policy for the next year's Title I, Part A program, school improvement and District parent involvement. / 1,2,5 / May / 3rd-5th
Use the School Website to get information to the parent, as well as to allow them to give input through surveys. / 1, 2, 4, 6 / Year Round / 3rd-5th / Regularly update the school website; allow teachers time to update their webpages; secure account to create surveys. / Administrators, Teachers
Use School Messenger to send a weekly Panther Update. / 1, 2, 4, 6 / Year Round / 3rd-5th / We are currently using the School Messenger system that works to inform our parents. / Administrators, Teachers, SIC, Title I School-Wide Committee, Community
Continue to implement parental involvement policy and activities as well as disseminate information to the community to promote parental involvement and engagement throughout the District. / 1,2,6 / Year Round / 3rd-5th / Place newsletters and flyers in local businesses throughout the community. / Administrators
Behavior Interventionist
Teachers
SIC/Title I School-Wide Committee
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities?
Add pages to outline more activities that support THIS goal.