Family Engagement (Title I Information)

As your Family Engagement Liaison, I want to partner with parents and teachers to support and improve your child's academic success. My goal is to be the bridge between home and school and to support our families any way I can.

There are seversl ways I can assist you:

1. I help provide clear, effective communication between families and our school staff. Whether you have questions about school events, your child's progress;or any concerns, I'm here to get you the information you need.

2. I organize and coordinate various school events, workshops, and activities designed to engage families and support our students' learning experiences.These events provide opportunities for you to get involved, learn more about our programs, and connect with other families.

3. I provide sources and suppot for families to help them navigate school policies, programs and services. If your looking for ways to support your child's education at home or need assistance with school-related issues, I'm here to help.

4. I also assist in coordinating volunteer opportunities and background checks.

Be A VOLUNTEER - We welcome and encourage family involvement. There are many ways for families to give of their time and talents. Contact our Family Engagement Liaison for more information.

All volunteers working with students are required to have a background check on file with the Houston County School District and receive volunteer training at our school. Background checks are good for five years and are good at any school in the county. If you aren’t sure of your clearance status, our Family Engagement Coordinator will be happy to check for you. Background Check Applications are available in the front office.

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Russell Elementary is a Title I School. We are eligible for Title I funding based on our percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch. This means we receive additional federal funds for the purpose of improving teaching and learning for students. All students in our school benefit from these funds. Title I requires that these funds be used for programs that will improve student achievement and include ways to help families help their children to succeed (family engagement). All Title I schools must include stakeholder (family, teacher, student) input in the development of a written Family Engagement policy.

Russell Elementary hosts activities throughout the year to build strong family engagement which supports a partnership among the school, families and the community to improve student academic achievement. We believe that family engagement is the participation of families in all areas of their children’s education and development, recognizing that families are the primary influence in their children’s lives. Check the school's social media pages, the school sign, newsletters and call-outs for the most current information on school events.

We welcome your input, including comments and feedback, on our school and our programs at any time during the year. Please contact the Family Engagement Liaison to share your thoughts and ideas.

We invite all families to be part of our Action Team to share ideas and help build partnerships with school, families and the community. The Team works with our staff to develop our yearly family activities and Title I documents such as the Family Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Family Engagement Liaison.

We value your feedback!  Click here to provide the District with input, suggestions, and feedback on how your child and family can be better supported.