January

Literacy Lunch
Literacy Lunch is an informal lunchtime activity. It will occur
once a week at the school sometimes during the school week and
other times on the weekends in the hopes of accommodating various
schedules. This is an activity where parents and their children will
engage in some type of reading or writing activity that as the teacher I
will supervise.. Students will be coupled with parents and relatives for
a brief 30-minute lunchtime literacy activity (Grant and Ray). These
lunches will add a personal touch. This event will be set up in a loosely
structured way. This is important because research shows that parents
believe that a personal touch is one of the biggest factors in enhancing
school relations. (Lindle, 1989)
Teachers and family outreach specialist will have the opportunity to
talk one-on-one with all of the families in attendance and read books
aloud at the end of the session to model fluent reading to the students.
The ELL teacher will be in attendance as well to aid with any ELL
students or parents.
Information about this event will be posted around the school, it
will be included in newsletters sent home, will be emailed to the
parents, as well as posted on the school website. These various forms
of communication will be sent out to in various languages (Epstein). It
will take place in the evening around 6:30 in the hopes of being able to
accommodate most working parents schedule. It will occur once a
week for four weeks (Davis & Young, 2005). Parents do not have to
attend every event to participate. If they can only attend one or two
that is fine. They are not required to attend all. We want to be flexible
with parents diverse schedules (Center, 2010). All siblings are
welcome to the event so that parents lack of available childcare will
not hinder their attendance (Davis & Young, 2005). Other family
members are invited as well. In order to accommodate various family
structures and cultures any family member that wishes to attend with
the child is invited.
Center for Family Involvement. (2010). Tips and strategies for increasing parent and
family involvement in virginia schools. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/trainin
g/cohort/2012/apr/tips_and_strategies.pdf
Davis, C. & Yang, A. (2005). Parents & teachers working together. (pp. 9-57) Turners
Falls, Massachussetts: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epsteins framework of six types of involvement. Baltimore, MD.
Grant, & Ray. (2012). Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Culturally
Responsive Family Engagement. SAGE Publications.

Lindle, J. C. (n.d.). What Do Parents Want from Principal's and Teachers? Educational
Leadership, 12
14.

Math Literacy Night

This night will use childrens literature as a basis for math
activities. This is an effective means to integrate the learning of
literacy and mathematics. Students will do things such as read The
Door Bell Rang by Pat Hutchins, Eating Fractions by Bruce McMillan, or
the Apple Fractions by Jerry Pallotta all deal with dividing food into
fractions and could be what the math night is centered around. The
family night will be centered around fractions combining stories food
and math activities to students and families. This event will help
parents and students to see that mathematics is a part of everyday
life. This night will help to reduce the fear that families my have about
helping their children with their math homework and will also help
students to enjoy math (Grant and Ray).
Information about this event will be posted around the school, it
will be included in newsletters sent home, will be emailed to the
parents, as well as posted on the school website. These various forms
of communication will be sent out to in various languages (Epstein). It
will take place in the evening around 6:30 in the hopes of being able to
accommodate most working parents schedule. It will occur once a
week for four weeks (Davis & Young, 2005). Parents do not have to
attend every event to participate. If they can only attend one or two
that is fine. They are not required to attend all. We want to be flexible
with parents diverse schedules (Center, 2010). All siblings are
welcome to the event so that parents lack of available childcare will
not hinder their attendance (Davis & Young, 2005). Other family
members are invited as well. In order to accommodate various family
structures and cultures any family member that wishes to attend with
the child is invited.
Center for Family Involvement. (2010). Tips and strategies for increasing parent and
family involvement in virginia schools. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/trainin
g/cohort/2012/apr/tips_and_strategies.pdf
Davis, C. & Yang, A. (2005). Parents & teachers working together. (pp. 9-57) Turners
Falls, Massachussetts: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epsteins framework of six types of involvement. Baltimore, MD.
Grant, & Ray. (2012). Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Culturally
Responsive Family Engagement. SAGE Publications.
Lindle, J. C. (n.d.). What Do Parents Want from Principal's and Teachers? Educational
Leadership, 12
14.

February
Family Science Night
Family science night is a great way in which families and children
can talk and work together in a nonthreatening environment and at the
same time develop their scientific thinking skills. It is an opportunity
for communication to take place between the teacher and the family.
There are a few main goals that will hopefully be accomplished by this
event. It will help families and children to develop a deeper understand
od science concepts and processes. (Grant and Ray). This will occur by
engaging students and their families in simple science activities,
investigation, and experiments. Some of the activities that it will
include are events such as astronomy nights or night hikes. There will
be opportunities to meet scientists and science educators from the
local community. These nights will help family members work
collaboratively to practice skills such as problem solving (Grant and
Ray).
Information about this event will be posted around the school, it
will be included in newsletters sent home, will be emailed to the
parents, as well as posted on the school website. These various forms
of communication will be sent out to in various languages (Epstein). It
will take place in the evening around 6:30 in the hopes of being able to
accommodate most working parents schedule. It will occur once a
week for four weeks (Davis & Young, 2005). Parents do not have to
attend every event to participate. If they can only attend one or two
that is fine. They are not required to attend all. We want to be flexible
with parents diverse schedules (Center, 2010). All siblings are
welcome to the event so that parents lack of available childcare will
not hinder their attendance (Davis & Young, 2005). Other family
members are invited as well. In order to accommodate various family
structures and cultures any family member that wishes to attend with
the child is invited.
Center for Family Involvement. (2010). Tips and strategies for increasing parent and
family involvement in virginia schools. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/trainin
g/cohort/2012/apr/tips_and_strategies.pdf
Davis, C. & Yang, A. (2005). Parents & teachers working together. (pp. 9-57) Turners
Falls, Massachussetts: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epsteins framework of six types of involvement. Baltimore, MD.
Grant, & Ray. (2012). Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Culturally
Responsive Family Engagement. SAGE Publications.
Lindle, J. C. (n.d.). What Do Parents Want from Principal's and Teachers? Educational
Leadership, 12
14.

GRANT AND RAY

Family Technology Night

This night is an opportunity to showcase technology based
hands-on learning experiences for families and students. This event
will engage families in the latest technology, so they understand what
and how their children are learning. Provide information on how to help
their children at home using technology. Parents will be provided with a
chance to play with their childs school software programs and
equipment in order to prepare them to answer question their child may
have. This event will be planned with a member of the technology
staff. Before the event all of the equipment will be tested to ensure a
smooth evening.
Information about this event will be posted around the school, it
will be included in newsletters sent home, will be emailed to the
parents, as well as posted on the school website. These various forms
of communication will be sent out to in various languages (Epstein). It
will take place in the evening around 6:30 in the hopes of being able to
accommodate most working parents schedule. It will occur once a
week for four weeks (Davis & Young, 2005). Parents do not have to
attend every event to participate. If they can only attend one or two
that is fine. They are not required to attend all. We want to be flexible
with parents diverse schedules (Center, 2010). All siblings are
welcome to the event so that parents lack of available childcare will
not hinder their attendance (Davis & Young, 2005). Other family
members are invited as well. In order to accommodate various family
structures and cultures any family member that wishes to attend with
the child is invited.
Center for Family Involvement. (2010). Tips and strategies for increasing parent and
family involvement in virginia schools. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/trainin
g/cohort/2012/apr/tips_and_strategies.pdf
Davis, C. & Yang, A. (2005). Parents & teachers working together. (pp. 9-57) Turners
Falls, Massachussetts: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epsteins framework of six types of involvement. Baltimore, MD.
Grant, & Ray. (2012). Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Culturally
Responsive Family Engagement. SAGE Publications.
Lindle, J. C. (n.d.). What Do Parents Want from Principal's and Teachers? Educational
Leadership, 12
14.

March
Volunteer Luncheon

This volunteer luncheon will be used to thank every parent that

has volunteered in the classroom thus far in the year. There will be two
events. One will be on the weekend and one during the school week in
order to accommodate various schedules of parents. We want to be
flexible with parents diverse schedules (Center, 2010). This will be
coordinated with other teachers who will help to provide food for the
event. It is important to show parents that we appreciate all of the help
that they have given us during the year. Parents that are unable to
attend will have a hand written thank you note written to them and
sent home with their child. Information about this event will be posted
around the school, it will be included in newsletters sent home, will be
emailed to the parents, as well as posted on the school website. These
various forms of communication will be sent out to in various
languages (Epstein). ). All siblings are welcome to the event so that
parents lack of available childcare will not hinder their attendance
(Davis & Young, 2005). Other family members are invited as well. In
order to accommodate various family structures and cultures any
family member that wishes to attend with the child is invited.
Center for Family Involvement. (2010). Tips and strategies for increasing parent and
family involvement in virginia schools. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/trainin
g/cohort/2012/apr/tips_and_strategies.pdf
Davis, C. & Yang, A. (2005). Parents & teachers working together. (pp. 9-57) Turners
Falls, Massachussetts: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epsteins framework of six types of involvement. Baltimore, MD.

Sport Night
This night will use the states of the local Washington Nationals
team as the theme. There will be a variety of activities that require
mathematical calculations of the teams statistics. This night will help
to reduce the fear that families my have about helping their children
with their math homework and will also help students to enjoy math
(Grant and Ray).
Information about this event will be posted around the school, it
will be included in newsletters sent home, will be emailed to the
parents, as well as posted on the school website. These various forms
of communication will be sent out to in various languages (Epstein). It
will take place in the evening around 6:30 in the hopes of being able to
accommodate most working parents schedule. It will occur once a
week for four weeks (Davis & Young, 2005). Parents do not have to
attend every event to participate. If they can only attend one or two
that is fine. They are not required to attend all. We want to be flexible
with parents diverse schedules (Center, 2010). All siblings are
welcome to the event so that parents lack of available childcare will

not hinder their attendance (Davis & Young, 2005). Other family
members are invited as well. In order to accommodate various family
structures and cultures any family member that wishes to attend with
the child is invited.
Center for Family Involvement. (2010). Tips and strategies for increasing parent and
family involvement in virginia schools. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/virginia_tiered_system_supports/trainin
g/cohort/2012/apr/tips_and_strategies.pdf
Davis, C. & Yang, A. (2005). Parents & teachers working together. (pp. 9-57) Turners
Falls, Massachussetts: Northeast Foundation for Children.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epsteins framework of six types of involvement. Baltimore, MD.
Grant, & Ray. (2012). Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Culturally
Responsive Family Engagement. SAGE Publications.
Lindle, J. C. (n.d.). What Do Parents Want from Principal's and Teachers? Educational
Leadership, 12
14.