Silver Lane Elementary School Governance Council Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:30-9:30 Media Center Agenda Introductions Roles and Responsibilities of SGC Members Family Involvement Calendar Family Game Night Literacy Family Night Numeracy Family Night Year End Assembly Scholastic Book Fair UCONN CT Children’s Book Fair New CCSS Report Card Workshop Food Drive Jeannine Fundraiser Update “Together We’re Better” Communication Folders Silver Wolves Assemblies – Change in format Principal's Updates: SIP-School Improvement Plan Miscellaneous

The Purpose of the School Governance Council is… The purpose of the Council is to enable parents, school, staff, students (where appropriate) and community leaders to work together to improve student achievement in schools. School Governance Councils serve in an advisory capacity to assist school administrators.

School, Family and Community Partnerships “Schools, families and communities all contribute to student success and the best results come when all three work together.” CSBE Position Statement on School-Family-Community Partnerships

Membership and Selection Process Number Process Parents or Guardians 7 Elected by the parents of guardians of students attending the school Each household with a student attending the school will have one vote Teachers of the school 5 Elected by the teachers of the school Community Leaders 2 Elected by the parent/guardian members and teacher members of they Council School Principal and/or Designee 1 Principal may name designee

Council Responsibilities: Council may advise the school administration in these areas: Analyze school achievement data and school needs as they apply to the school improvement plan; Review fiscal objectives of the school’s draft budget; Participate in the hiring process of the school principal or other administrators of the school by conducting interviews of candidates and reporting on such interviews to the superintendent and the local school board; Assist the principal in making program and/or operational changes to improve the schools achievement; Develop and approve a written school parent involvement policy that outlines the roles of parents and guardians; Collaborate with the school administrator in developing and approving a school-parent compact for parents, legal guardians and students that outlines ways families and school personnel may build a partnership to improve student learning; Work together with the principal to develop, conduct and report the results of an annual survey or parents, guardians and teachers on issues related to the school climate and conditions.

School Governance Councils do not… Manage a School Supervise staff Enter into contracts or purchasing agreements Discuss individual issues between teachers, students and/or parents. Determine student eligibility for school admission or programs Determine class allocations or student assignments

STANDRADS BASED REPORT CARDS 1 2 3 4 FOOD DRIVE BEGINS 5 NO SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPMENT 6 7 PICTURE RETAKES FAMILY GAME NIGHT 6:00-7:30 8 STANDRADS BASED REPORT CARDS WORKSHOP 9:00-9:30 9 10 11 VETERAN’S DAY! 12 13 14 15 2:45-3:15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SILVER WOLVES 2:15 - 3:00 FOOD DRIVE ENDS 23 24 25 26 27 ½ DAY EARLY DISMISSAL 1:20 28 THANKSGIVING BREAK 29 30

1 2 Early Dismissal 1:20 CONFERENCE WEEK Scholastic BOOK FAIR 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 12 13 14 15 16 17 WINTER CONCERT 18 19 20 21 22 23 WINTER BREAK 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

When: Thursday, November 7, 2013 Where: Silver Lane Dining Hall Do you want to play? When: Thursday, November 7, 2013 Time: 6:00-7:30 Where: Silver Lane Dining Hall

Family Involvement Team Literacy Night Thursday, March 6, 2014 6:00-7:30 Family Numeracy Night Thursday, May 1, 2014 6:00-7:30 What would you like to see and leave the event with? What are your specific needs? How can we help you at home? Would you like to volunteer? Ask your SGC Chair or your child's teacher how you can help. Think of a possible theme for the night…

See our fabulous Media Specialist Mrs. Frost for more details! Scholastic Book Fair Get the first peek at the amazing selection of books for all ages that will take you and your child on wild adventures! Come support your school in raising funds for the media center and the purchasing or new books. Donate some time to give back to your school community. You’ll be glad you did! The week of… December 2 - 6 See our fabulous Media Specialist Mrs. Frost for more details!

Standards Based Report Card Questions & Answers The East Hartford Public School District has an new standards based report card. What is it? What does it look like? What does this mean for my child? Learn about the Connecticut Common Core State Standards continuum and how your child is being graded, as well as prepared for a college or career ready future. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit easthartford.org Session 1: Friday , November 8, 2013 9:00 – 9:30 Room 109 Presenters: Literacy Coach Ms. Ross and Principal Ciccomascolo Session 1: Friday , November 15, 2013 2:45 – 3:15 Room 109 Presenters: Literacy Coach Ms. Ross and Principal Ciccomascolo

Thanksgiving Day Food Drive Sponsored by Silver Lane Student Council, Ms. Rose and Miss. Shemms November 4th – 22nd K Dessert (Assorted) 1 Corn bread or muffin mixes 2 Canned vegetables 3 Canned Gravy 4 Boxed potatoes or canned yams 5 Stuffing 6 Cranberry Sauce

Jeannine Fundraiser Our community sold over $5,000.00 in products. Our school earns 40% of the profits! That is over $2,000.00. The proceeds will be added to our Student Accounts funds that supports our academic based and extra-curricular activities. A notice will go home announcing the arrival date for pick up of goods.

Together We’re Better You are an important part of your child’s education! Stay connected! Please look for important notices and homework assignments sent home each Monday. We are making every effort to keep you informed. Please return notices in a timely manner and homework each Friday. Principal Ciccomascolo will discuss the Updated School Compact: Postcards…A friendly note about something special your child did. Parent/Guardian Award…All students will participate in nominating a loved one for modeling a positive character trait. You could be the recipient of that award! Stay tuned…. What suggestions do you have to improve the home/school communication? Email your ideas to Jena Ledoux at ledoux.j@easthartford.org

Silver Wolves Celebrations There has been a change in format. Each teacher will make a short speech acknowledging a student for that months character trait. There will be a grade level and student centered activity to model that months character trait. Announcement of RAPPERS

Thank you to Marybeth Kuzoian of the FRC for donating the light refreshments. Her generosity is greatly appreciated! Thank you to all of the staff and families who attended this months meeting. You voice counts!