What Is the Parent Advisory Council
Riverview Gardens Schools
Pre Kindergarten/Elementary Schools
· Early Childhood Education Center
Ms. Mary Krekeler, Director
869-3211
· Danforth Primary/Intermediate School
Dr. Nona Greenlee, Principal
868-9524
· Gibson Elementary School
Dr. Stephanie Small, Principal
869-4845
· Glasgow Elementary School
Ms. D’Anne Shelton, Principal
868-4680
· Highland Elementary School
Dr. Jeannie Roberts, Principal
868-4561
· Koch Elementary School
Ms. Holly Redman, Principal
868-3029
· Lemasters Elementary School
Ms. Carla Leggett, Principal
868-8192
· Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Mr. Jason Roberts, Principal
868-5205
· Meadows Elementary School
Dr. Stacey Nichols, Principal
868-2454
· Moline Elementary School
Ms. Carrie Collins, Principal
868-9829
Secondary Schools
· Central Middle School
Ms. Chaketa Riddle, Principal
867-2603
· Westview Middle School
Ms. Valeska Hill, Principal
867-0410
· Riverview Gardens High School
Mr. Darius Kirk, Principal
869-4700
08/13/13
Riverview Gardens School District
Special Administrative Board
Lynn Beckwith, Jr.
Special Administrative Board Chair
Veronica Morrow-Reel
Special Administrative Board Vice-Chair
Mark Tranel
Special Administrative Board Secretary/Treasurer
Superintendent
Dr. Scott Spurgeon
Riverview Gardens School District
1370 Northumberland Drive
St. Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-2505
www.rgsd.k12.mo.us
For more information call:
Joycelyn Pugh
Director of State and Federal Programs
(314) 869-2505, extension 1422
2013 - 2014
Parent
Advisory
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Together
we can make a difference
in the lives of children.
What is the Parent Advisory Council?
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a District organization comprised of parents and residents from the Riverview Gardens community who are interested in working with the District to see that federal legislation such as Title I and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) are successfully implemented in the Riverview Gardens School District.
Mission of the Parent Advisory Council
The mission of the Riverview Gardens Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to: support and speak on behalf of parents, students, community members and patrons within our school district; offer parent/community perspectives on issues and matters requiring parental and/or community input that affect our children; promote parent interest and participation and increase parental knowledge; function as an umbrella organization for building based parent organizations and provide a forum to share building views and information.
Vision of the Parent Advisory Council
The vision of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to promote a supportive, positive and cooperative relationship between the District and all parents, students, community members and patrons.
Meetings
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The PAC does not meet in June or July.
Location:
Boardroom at Central Office FCRC
1370 Northumberland Drive 1160 St. Cyr Road
St. Louis, MO 63137 St. Louis, MO 63137
2013 Parent Advisory Council Officers
President Felicia McGee
Secretary LaRenda Hutt
Parent/Teacher Resource Center
Riverview Gardens School District
The Riverview Gardens School District Parent/Teacher Resource Center works to achieve increased parental and community involvement by providing the following:
· Meeting space and public forums to give parents and community members an opportunity to talk with civic leaders, school board members, and school district administrative staff.
· Training and workshops for parents, teachers, principals, community, members, and civic leaders.
· A variety of resources such as flyers, books, brochures, magazines, audio and video tapes of interest to parents and community members; access to technology and the internet.
· A central location with quick and easy access to Riverview Gardens School District documents (i.e., school directories, long range planning documents, school assessment results, federal legislation, etc.)
Location:
Family/Community Resource Center (FCRC)
1160 St. Cyr Road
St. Louis, MO 63137
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Supported by the Title I Program of the
Riverview Gardens School District
Parent Advisory Council Committees
Membership Committee – Recruits PAC members, encourages participation, and maintains a current and active roster.
Legislative Committee – Keeps the PAC informed about changes in Federal Legislation (i.e. Title I and No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
Health and Wellness Committee – Provides information on current and requested health issues relating to the Riverview Gardens School District schools and community.
Public Relations/Social Committee – Plans district-wide activities and events for parents, students, and community members.
Parent Advisory Council Belief Statements
The Riverview Gardens School District Parent Advisory Council believes:
· Positive cooperation of home, church, community and school is essential for a student’s success.
· Students do best when parents and teachers work together as partners.
· Uniting parents, teachers and students of our District in the common goal of insuring the best educational programs possible and to create open channels of communication for all is essential.
· Parents need assistance in the development of skills needed for the education and protection of students.
· All students are unique and that individual differences must be cherished.
· While all students have the ability to learn, they learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional methods to support their learning.
· We must cultivate a closer relationship between parents and teachers in the education of our students.
· Collaboration is essential for parents and educators to develop the skills for the education and protection of students.
· Clear goals and high expectations for student achievement should drive the curriculum, instructional strategies, learning activities and assessment of student learning,