PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT SPOTLIGHT

April 2025 ISSUE

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G.A.R Memorial Middle School Holds Parent & Family Engagement Bingo Event!

On March 14, 2025 G.A.R. Memorial Middle School held a Title I Family Event called “Spring Forward Family Bin-go”. The students and their families were treated to 10 free games of Bingo with a variety of prizes to choose from. Students were given Wolfpack drawstring bags, clear backpacks and school supplies for attending. Parents were also able to talk with Jen Thomas, Title I Parent Liaison/Guidance Counselor about understanding the challenging State Academic Standards, state and local academic assessments and tips on how to monitor their child’s progress. Parents also had time to visit the Title I Resource Center for additional reading and math activities. All families that attended were also able to review a variety of Title I documents such as the Copyright Policy, School Compact, Par-ent & Family Engagement policy, Channing Bete pamphlets, etc. The Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Parent Compact were reviewed and parents were asked to complete the revision form. Parent surveys were filled out at the end of the event for feedback. Thank you to all who attended!

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Wilkes-Barre Area High School Holds Parent & Family Engagement Event!

On April 16, 2025 from 5 to 7pm, the Wilkes-Barre Area High School held their “Jump Start Night” for Juniors and their parents. Senior year is an exciting time for families as wall as a stressful one! In order to help relieve this stress, Nancy Harvey, PHEAA Partner presented a program on “What’s Next” for Juniors and shared information on financial aid. A small local college fair, including military and community partners was also set up on Main Street for students and parents to meet and speak with admission counselors on the application process. Diane McFarlane, Title I Parent Liaison/Senior Guidance Counselor was also on had to meet parents and discuss the role of Title I in their child’s academic success. Parents were able to visit the Parent Resource table for additional re-sources and join the Parent Advisory Council.

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Title I Program at Solomon-Plains Elementary School Holds 4th and 5th Grade STEM NIGHTS!

During the month of February and March, Solomon-Plains Elementary School held two grade specific Math and Science STEM Nights. Students and their families participated in a fun icebreaker
warm-up activity and then worked together to design, create, and build a special project. 4th grade made puff mobiles and competed to see whose car traveled the farthest distance. 5th grade worked to construct the tallest tower using marshmallows and spagheti. Mr. Corcoran, retired K-12 Math and Sci-ence Supervisor facilitated the events. We also had several teachers on hand to assist the families. Lorrie Gardner, Title I Parent Liaison/Reading Coach along with Title I teachers discussed the upcoming PSSA State testing and parents were able to take materials from our Title I Resource table and fill out parent surveys. Finally, everyone enjoyed a snack while they spent time with one another.

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