PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT SPOTLIGHT

March 2025 ISSUE

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Dan Flood Elementary School Parent & Family Engagement Event!

On March 12, 2025 Dan Flood Elementary School held a Title I Family Night for K-2. The students and their families enjoyed a night centered around the story “How to Catch a Leprechaun”. Title I Parent Liaison/Title I Reading Coach Mary Jo Petlock and Dan Flood teachers led the activities. Students and families enjoyed listening to the story be-ing sung by music teacher Mrs. Paula Mahutsky, made a shamrock art project, learned about Irish dance, played an estimation lucky coin game, completed a STEM project by building a Leprechaun trap, and designed and ate St. Pat-rick’s Day cupcakes. The Emerald Isle Dancers were at the event teaching the Irish Jig and showing off their Irish dance moves. Mr. Lucky Leprechaun made a special visit that night and gave gold coins to the students! Parents visited the Title I Resource Center for additional reading and math activities. All families that attended were given a Title I envelope with a variety of Title I documents such as the Copyright Policy, School Compact, Parent & 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. Parents also filled out a survey about the event for feedback. It was a great night to see families enjoying some Irish fun!

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

On March 11, 2025 the Wilkes-Barre Area High School held a STEM Parent Information Night for potential stu-dents who are interested in attending the WBA STEM Academy. Mr. Keith Eberts, STEM Academy Department Chairperson had a short presentation in the auditorium followed by a tour of the STEM Academy classrooms. Vari-ous STEM activities were also set up for students to participate in. Diane McFarlane, Title I Parent Liaison/Senior Guidance Counselor was also on had to share Title I information such as the School Compact, Parent & Family En-gagement policy, Right to Know policy, Parent Advisory forms and more. The Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Parent Compact were reviewed and parentswere asked to complete the revision form. Parents were asked to fill out a survey to share their feedback on the event and future events. Refreshments were served and families were entered into a $25.00 gift card rafle for participating.

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

On Saturday, March 15, 2025 G.A.R. Memorial Middle School held a Parent & Family Engagement event called“Cultural Connections: One District Many Voices”. Students & families were invited to celebrate and honor the cultural diversity of the WBA district's community. Families were able to walk around and see the creative art work that the students made to represent their diverse cultures. Entertainment was provided by Grupo Los Peligrosos, Aztec Dancers, and Abundance of Praise Dancers. Families were also treated to sample foods from different cultures including Amigon Bakery, Margarita Azul, Santanita Bakery along with Nutrition Inc. Parents were able to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center where they were given workbooks to help with sharpening their skills for the upcoming State Assessments, School Compact, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Right to Know letter, Copyright Policy, Parent Advisory Council forms and much more. Parents were able to review the compact and PFE policy and fill out the revision form for feedback with Title I Liaison/Guidance Counselor Jennifer Thomas. Thanks to all the families for making this a success!

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