Silver Lake Elementary Open House September 10, 2014 Cyndi Clay, Principal John Camponelli, Assistant Principal 1

Welcome and Introductions Leader in Me Title I and School/Family Partnership Back to Classrooms for information about the learning which will take place this year! Housekeeping Items 2

A Leadership School - Empowering Learners and Leaders 3

7 Habits and Leader in Me process Continued Leadership opportunities for students I. Appoquinimink Staff Opening Day II. Meet the Teacher Night III. School-Wide and Grade Level Celebration Assemblies IV. Appoquinimink Educational Showcase – Oct 25 V. School and Classroom Leadership Positions – appointed or applications

How can you help? I. Become knowledgeable of the 7 Habits ~ use the Parent Guide II. Use the language and habits at home, in the grocery store, playing with friends, on sports fields, etc. III. Encourage your child(ren) to apply for leadership jobs IV. Attend school events and parent training nights V. Support the PTA VI. Business partnerships VII. Philanthropic organizations VIII. Mentoring IX. Share ideas and opportunities for our students to share their greatness! 5

Coming to SLE in the school year!!! Immersion 6

Delaware World Language Immersion Governor’s World Language Expansion Initiative: Preparing a Globally Competitive Delaware Workforce (2011) 10-year initiative 20 elementary programs 10,000 students

The Immersion Model (K-5) World Language Immersion 50% Instruction in each of two languages Two-Teacher model Different teacher for each language Strand within a School Coexists with traditional instruction One-way Immersion Predominantly native English speakers

Immersion in Appoquinimink District Specifics TECC-Townsend Elementary Program TECC-Silver Lake Program District-wide program Open to all students Choice option for out of zone families Enrollment by Lottery

October 28 at Olive B. Loss Elementary November 3 at Silver Lake Elementary November 12 at Townsend Early Childhood Center All meetings begin at 8:30 10

The focus of Title 1 is on improving the academic achievement of children attending schools with high levels of students who receive free or reduced lunch. The school’s Title 1 funds are additional federal funds which coordinated with other funds to provide support to the entire educational program of the school in order to improve the overall academic achievement of ALL children in the school. All students are Title 1 participants and all parents are considered Title 1 Parents. Schoolwide programs must make provisions to meet the needs of students who are at-risk of failing to achieve state standards. 11

 Workshops – Common Core State Standards, State assessments, literacy and math, technology, Title 1 program requirements  Teachers/paraprofessionals  Parent Involvement  Instructional Supplies for Students  Professional Development for Staff  Instructional support in non-public schools 12

Each school must allocate Title 1 funds as follows: Professional Development Parent Involvement Instructional materials 13

The Title I parent involvement program should be designed to meet the needs of Title I parents and linked to the school’s student achievement goals and the activities articulated in the school’s parent involvement policy and school-parent compact. Title I funds may be used to provide workshops and other activities for parents that promote literacy, the use of technology and provide access to other resources that parents can use to actively support their child’s education. Title I parents must be consulted regarding the use of these funds and must be engaged in the discussion regarding how the Title I program will benefit all parents. 14

Describes how the school, students, and parents work together for success Developed and implemented jointly with parents Lists activities and strategies designed to build the school’s and parents’ capacity for the meaningful involvement of Title I families in support of student achievement Includes protocols for how the school will communicate with parents about the Title I program and student progress (e.g., Annual Parent meeting, subsequent parent meetings and conferences) Must focus on engaging parents in the improvement of student academic achievement. 15

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We will be holding our first Title I meeting on Wednesday, September 5:30 – 6:30 just before our first PTA meeting. We will review our plan for supporting student learning and our parent involvement plan for this school year. 17

18 30 minutes with teacher (Not a time for conferencing with the teacher )

Thank you for coming! 19 Please feel free to contact us with questions, ideas, concerns, etc. This power point will be added to the school website under the Title I link Homepage:

Start times – 8:25AM open doors 8:35 start time Breakfast: 8:15AM to 8:30AM Supervision outside begins at 8:15AM Car-Riders – Staff in parking lot Bus riders – dismissed from busses at 8:25 AM 20

Dismissal times – 3:35PM Car Riders and After School Care Walkers – “waiting tree”; meeting spot Bus Riders – Buses roll away at 3:42PM Early dismissal; not the usual arrangements – note, agenda, call no later than 2:30PM 21