1. PARENT WORKSHOP & EVENT CALENDAR
Roosevelt Elementary
PARENT WORKSHOP & EVENT CALENDAR
PLEASE note that this a tentative schedule for the school year. Look for monthly event calendars for each campus and check our website for confirmation and/or changes to the schedule.

2. Welcome to McAllen ISD's Parental Involvement Program
Welcome to McAllen ISD's Parental Involvement Program. Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. Working together, families, communities and schools; students are more successful and the entire community benefits. Our program offers various opportunities at various locations within the district for parents to learn new and different approaches on raising a family, family health, family communication and other matters regarding their child’s academic journey here at McAllen ISD. Each campus has an assigned Parent & Family Engagement Specialist. Here at Roosevelt Elementary, Mrs. Vanessa Lane is our assigned Parent & Family Training Specialist. She is assigned to this campus on Monday and Wednesdays. Feel free to stop by for a visit

3. The Benefits of Parent Involvement
According to research, the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status but the extent to which that student's family is able to:
Create a home environment that encourages learning
Express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children's achievement and future careers
Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community
Benefits of Parental Involvement for the Children
Children tend to achieve more, regardless of ethnic or racial background, socioeconomic status, or parents' education level.
Children generally achieve better grades, test scores, and attendance.
Children consistently complete their homework.
Children have better self-esteem, are more self-disciplined, and show higher aspirations and motivation toward school.
Children's positive attitude about school often results in improved behavior in school and less suspension for disciplinary reasons

4. Engaging Families
Back-to-School Fair offering information on district programs, free school supplies ( while supplies last), immunizations, etc.
Parental Involvement Program
Family Engagement Conferences offering variety of training sessions
Meet the Teacher Night
Curriculum Night
Parent Volunteers / Parent Resource Centers
PTA/PTO
Rosette Stone 

5. Communication Matters
Series of PK workshops
These classes will take place in Parent Room:
Introduction to PK for parents // provide access
October 3, 2018
5:30pm
Parent Room
Communication Matters 
December 2018 TBA
Families as Leaders
March 2019 TBA  

6. PARENT & FAMILY WORKSHOPS FOR THE YEAR
September – 2018
IB 101 for Roosevelt parents
Getting involved in your child’s education
Title I
10 homework tips to use at home
Parent Volunteers
Every Student Succeed Act
Limited English Proficient Students – outreach
Scoliosis for 10 year olds ONLY
October
Parent’s Rights & Responsibilities
Parent Classroom Observations
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Setting up a Conference during Conference times
Helping your child become readers
PK workshop #1 ( PK only )
State mandated assessments explained /interpretation of test results
IB and your child
November – Family Engagement Month
What is a Campus Improvement Plan
Community services incorporated in the classroom – IB
How to work with anger management
The role of Site Based Shared Decision Making Committee
December
PK workshop #2
School Report Card / TAPR / Federal Report card
Internet safety / age appropriate APPS
iPad resources

7. FREE English Classes for ESOL Parents
Roosevelt Elementary Parent Center
8:00 am – 3:00pm
Time
Monday – Friday
Date
This class is offered for parents of students who are in the English Speakers for Other Languages program that attend a McAllen ISD School.
TRANSLATION IN SPANISH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS.

8. Parent Resource Center
Our Parent Resource Center here at Roosevelt Elementary was created to build stronger, healthier families by offering education, mentoring and supportive services to empower and strengthen our community.
Rosette Stone (lab)
Opportunities to be a parent volunteer
Computers available for job searches / resume creating
Community resources for the family (referrals)
One to one assistance with Parent & Family Engagement Specialist ( upon request)
PRC is open and available Monday – Friday from 7:30am -4:15pm  

9. Get informed early this year!
◄ Aug 2017
September 2018
Oct 2017 ►
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 3 4
5   6 7 10 11
12 9:00 am
Title I / ESSA
10 homework tips to use at home
Parent Volunteers 13 16 17
:30 pm
Homework tips for home
Gym
:00 am
Getting involved in your child’s education
McKinney Vento 20 21 24 25
5:30 pm
 IB 101 for Roosevelt parents 26 27 28
Get informed early this year!
Translation available
TRANSLATION IN SPANISH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS.

10. Different learning styles Keep informed to better aid your family !
◄ Sep 2017
October 2018
Nov 2017 ►
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 1 2
3 9:00 am
Parent Right’s
Classroom Obs.
Open communication 4 5 8 9 10
9:00am
Attendance MATTERS 11 12 15 16
17 9:00 am
IB information
Different learning styles
How to help my child be organized 18 19 22 23
24 5:30 pm
State mandated assessments//
iPad resources 25 26 29 30 31
Keep informed to better aid your family !
Translation available
TRANSLATION IN SPANISH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS.

11. Providing you tools to use at home
◄ Oct 2017
November 2018
Dec 2017 ►
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 1 2 5 6
7 9:00 am
IB meeting
Stress free activity 8 9 12    13
14 9:00 am  
Parent Conferences
Communication skills
Confident kids 15 16 19
Holiday 20 21 22 23
Tentative schedule
**Food Bank / Salvation Army
Vjl 09/08/2017 26 27
28 5:30 pm
SBDM // CIP
Discipline tips 29 30
Providing you tools to use at home
Translation available
TRANSLATION IN SPANISH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS.

12. Tips for helping your child in school!
◄ Nov 2017
December 2018
Jan 2018 ►
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 3 4
5  5:30 pm
School report card
iPad resources 6 7 10 11
12   13
 9:00 am
Goal setting
Discipline tips 14 17 18
19   20 21 24
Holiday 25 26 27 28
Tips for helping your child in school!
Translation available
TRANSLATION IN SPANISH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS.

13. Parenting tips 101 Title: Date : Time: Homework tips to use at home
September 5, 2018
9:00 am
September 12, 2018
5:30 pm
Getting involved in your child’s education
September
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
October 2018 TBA
IB information for certification
October 17, 2018
Support your child’s strongest learning style
How Can I help my child be more organized
Social Media Safety: keeping yourself & loved ones safe online
October 24, 2018
5:00pm
Teach Elementary Students w/ 15 free iPad Apps
Healthy Habits for TV, Video, games and the internet
October 25, 2018
Salvation Army / Food Bank of RGV, Inc.
November 2018 TBA
10 ways to make your child smarter
November 7, 2018
Kids Health- Raising Confident Kids

14. Community agencies / referral sources: Here at Roosevelt Elementary we can try to provide assistance and resources when there is accessibility and availability. If you or your family is in need of guidance in regards to social services our Parent & Family Training Specialist can work with you individually to assist you towards the right path.
Easter Seals of RGV
Food Bank of the RGV, Inc.
Mujeres Unidas
Salvation Army
Catholic Charities of the RGV (Social Services)
The Empowerment Zone Program
Texas Workforce
Avance
County of Hidalgo Community Service Agency
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Incorporated TRLA
Nuestra Clinica del Valle
VIDA

15. We here at Roosevelt Elementary hope to see you at our parent meetings, trainings, activities, and events. Our doors are always open and you are welcome to stop by for a visit. Get involved today!  For more information on how to become a parent volunteer or to attend parent meetings, please contact our Parent and Family Engagement Specialist, Mrs. Vanessa Lane, at