News and Announcements

All stakeholders are cordially invited to the annual input meeting to discuss revisions to the following Title I documents for 2023-2024:

• School-wide Plan for 2023-2024
• School-Level Parent and Family Engagement Plan for 2023-2024
• Parent Compact for 2023-2024
• Use of Parent Engagement Funds for 2023-2024
• Suggestions for Training for School Staff to Work with Parents for 2023-2024

The system also invites input at these meetings regarding the American Rescue Plan safe return to learning and learning loss mitigation plan.

10:00 AM--FEV Tutor Workshop is for parents/families of students in grades 3 – 12 Link is https://fevtutor.zoom.us/j/92850028921
• Learn how to provide extra academic support for your child at home with tutoring services provided by FEV Tutor!
• Join us in person at Dearing Elementary School or you can join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://fevtutor.zoom.us/j/92850028921

10:35 AM--STE(A)M information for parents/families of students in elementary grades Link is: meet.google.com/yja-jpox-
• Join in person at Dearing Elementary School or Via Google Meet
o meet.google.com/yja-jpox-nac Dial-in: (US) +1 402-922-6502 PIN: 146 150 262#
Talking points:
 Explain the concept of STE(A)M Education.
 Explain the reasons for providing strong STE(A)M experiences in all grade levels.
 Explain how STE(A)M is integrated into our curriculum.
 Introduce families/parents and guardians to STE(A)MS and hands-on experiences in our schools.
 Provide an opportunity for open discussion.

Families, parents, and guardians of students in McDuffie County Schools are encouraged to attend.

R.L. Norris Parents,
You are cordially invited to be our guests on
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
for a Parent Workshop. Invitations were sent home on January 4, 2023.
We will provide a sub style sandwich, chips, soft drink, and cookie as you attend this quick workshop for parents who return the form by January 12, 2023. This session will assist you in helping to prepare your child for the Georgia Milestones assessment. Resources and samples will be given, and a brief overview of Lexile levels which determine whether your child is or is not reading on grade level will be given. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this event!! We look forward to seeing you!!!

All stakeholders are cordially invited to our Parent Engagement Meeting. We will be discussing the following topics:
• What Standards My Child is Currently Learning in Reading and in Math
• Where Can I Find Additional Resources to Help Them at Home?
• Promotion Requirements for the 2022-2023 School Year
• Opportunities to give feedback on Title I documents (School Compact, Parent Engagement Plan, Use of Parent Engagement Funds, and Suggestions for how to Train Staff to work with Parents)


October 25, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
R.L. Norris Elementary School Cafetorium

Thank you to those who attended the Annual Title I Spring Input Meeting. For those who could not attend, a copy of the Power Point that was presented is attached below.

Please see the attached online learning notice for students in grades 3-12.

Students will be given an opportunity to preview the items in the Book Fair this Thursday and Friday so that they will know which items they may like to purchase next week.

All stakeholders are cordially invited to the annual input meeting to discuss revisions to the following Title I documents for 2022-2023:

• School-Level Parent and Family Engagement Plan for 2022-2023
• Parent Compact for 2022-2023
• Use of Parent Engagement Funds for 2022-2023
• Suggestions for Training for School Staff to Work with Parents for 2022-2023

The meetings will be held at the locations below:

MARCH 24, 2022
10:00 AM via Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wat-ziwf-evc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-371-1080‬ ‬‬‬
PIN: ‪213 965 754‬#‬‬‬

MARCH 24, 2022
6:00 PM (Face-to-Face) at:
Thomson-McDuffie Middle School
1191 Whiteoak Road
Thomson, GA 30824

All parents/guardians/families are cordially invited to a virtual Family Engagement STEM/STEAM workshop on February 24, 2022 at 11:00AM! We will discuss the following items:

• General overview of STEM/STEAM
• How STEM/STEAM is implemented in instruction

Join via Google Meet at meet.google.com/eek-ntqa-yct


OR
Join by phone: 1-402-828-0216
PIN: 539 498 973#

R.L. Norris Parents
You are cordially invited to be our VIRTUAL guests on
Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM for a Reading and Math Virtual Parent Workshop.
This quick workshop will be led by NES teachers. These sessions are to assist you with the Reading and Math standards that your child is learning. They will specifically walk you through the expectations of the Georgia Milestones Assessment, give you resources to use at home, and show you samples of how your child will be assessed. We will also provide you with promotion requirements. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this event!! In order to reserve your spot and have a virtual link sent to your email, please fill out and return the bottom portion of the form being sent home with your child on January 13, 2022. We look forward to virtually seeing you!!!

We will discuss the following items:

Making Partnerships a Priority between
School and Home
Teachers and Students
Professional Staff and Parents/Guardians/Families

Here is the link:
meet.google.com/mmv-diyp-xqo

Click the link below to take the student survey:

We need your help! Please take the short survey listed below to give us feedback that we will use to update our school improvement plan.

Please Join us on October 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm using the Google Meet link at
https://meet.google.com/exm-huqq-dan or you can dial in at 1-470-499-2330 and use the PIN 404 071 410#
We will teach you the standards that your child is currently learning in Reading and Math and show you where you can get additional help at home. We will discuss the promotion requirements for the 21/22 school year and give you an opportunity to provide us with feedback on the following Title I documents:
School Compact
Parent Engagement Plan
How Our Title I Funds are Used
Suggestions on How to Train Our Staff to Work with Our Parents