Parental Involvement
The West New
York School District is dedicated to maximizing all students’ potential for
success. As their child’s first teacher, promoting and maintaining a positive
relationship with parents/grandparents/guardians is vital to the success of our
students.
How is the WNY Parental Involvement Program structured?
Consistent with the National Network of Partnership Schools, the
structure is as follows:
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Type I—Parenting: Assisting families with parenting and
child-rearing skills and setting home conditions to support children
as students at each grade level.
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Type II—Communicating: Communicate with families about school
programs and student progress.
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Type III—Volunteering: Involve families as volunteers and audiences
at the school or in other locations to support students and school
programs.
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Type IV—Learning at Home: Involve families with their children in
learning activities at home, including homework.
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Type V—Decision-Making: Include families as participants in
school decisions.
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Type VI—Collaborating with the Community: Coordinate resources and
services.
What activities are available for parents?
A certified teacher at
each elementary school, the Parent Facilitator, and a parent from
the school, the Parent Partner, work jointly to organize a variety
of parent activities:
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Workshops during the school day presented by the Parent
Facilitator include: “Teaching Your Child Through Storytelling,”
and “Homework, Is It a Problem?”
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Parent/child trips/presentations to view productions of
children’s literature such as Charlotte’s Web or
informational presentations such as The Jack-Sprat Low-Fat
World Tour.
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Evening workshops presented by district specialists such as the
Elementary Substance Awareness Coordinator on topics including
“Substance Abuse Prevention” and through community services,
such as North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue presenting “Fire
Prevention and Safety.”
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Workshops presented by out-of-district consultants, such as the
Liberty Science Center, address academic needs.
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Workshops for parents of middle and high school students, at
various times of the day, presenting pertinent information.
Are there opportunities for parents to participate?
Yes, other activities
for parents to participate include:
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Participating in PTA/PTO activities that include fundraisers
such as book fairs, candy drives and plant sales to support the
needs of the school.
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Becoming a member of the School Leadership Council (SLC) at
their child’s school. Members representing all stakeholders,
including parents, are included in this planning and leadership
committee.
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Parents are welcomed into the schools to attend “Back to School
Night,” and/or “Parents’ Night” when they can learn first hand
from their child’s teachers what their child will be doing
throughout the school year and how they can help to ensure their
child’s success.
How can I get more information about the program?
In addition to
the school administrator and the student’s teacher, each school has a Parent
Facilitator who coordinates the program at that school. The program supervisor,
Eileen Calderone, is also available to assist you. She may be contacted by
email at
ecalderone@wnyschools.net or by phone at (201) 553-4000 ext. 6671.
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