Spring Title I Parent Meeting

2016-2017

The purpose of the Spring Title I Parent Meeting is to provide parents with pertinent information

regarding upcoming State Assessments, Social Media Dangers, and Health & Wellness.

February 16, 2017Title I, Part A Initiative

The National School Lunch Program: a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.

School Meals

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas. A key provision of The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA, Public Law 111-296; December 13, 2010), CEP allows the nation’s highest poverty schools and districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without the burden of collecting household applications.

State-wide Assessments

Test Administration Schedule

Dates Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)

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February 27 – March 3, 2017 Grades 4 – 7 English Language Arts (ELA) Writing (pbt)

February 27 – March 10, 2017Grades 8 – 10 English Language Arts (ELA) Writing (cbt)

ELA Grade 10 Writing Retake

March 27 – April 7Grade 3 ELA Reading

ELA Grade 10 Reading and Algebra 1 Retake

April 10 – May 12, 2017

Grade 4-10 ELA Reading

Grades 3 – 8 Mathematics

April 17 – May 12, 2017 Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 EOC Assessments

May 1 – 5, 2017 Grades 5 & 8 Science

Test Administration Schedule

FSA ELA Writing

All FSA ELA Writing assessments are administered in one 120-minute session.

For the FSA ELA Writing Retake sessions, any student who has not completed the session by the end of

the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of

a typical school day.

Session Lengths by Grade Level and Subject

Grades(s) Session Length Number of Sessions

4 – 7 120 minutes 1

8 – 10 120 minutes 1

Grade 10 Retake 120 minutes 1

Test Administration Schedule

FSA ELA ReadingAll FSA ELA Reading assessments are administered in two sessions over two days.

*paper-based test

For the FSA ELA Reading Retake sessions, any student who has not completed the session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day.

Session Lengths by Grade Level and Subject

Grades(s) Session Length Number of Sessions

3*, 4-5 80 minutes 2

6-8 85 minutes 2

9-10 90 minutes 2

Test Administration Schedule

FSA MathematicsAll FSA Mathematics assessments are administered over two days.

For Grades 6–8, Session 1 must be administered on Day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on Day 2.

Session Lengths by Grade Level and Subject

Grades(s) Session Length Number of Sessions

3-5 80 minutes 2

6-8 60 minutes 3

Test Administration Schedule

Session Lengths by Grade Level and SubjectFSA EOC Assessments

All FSA EOC assessments are administered in two sessions over two days.

Any student who has not completed a session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day.

Testing Tips for Parents and Students

• Get plenty of rest each night before testing.

• Eat breakfast each morning before testing.

• Avoid rushing on the days of testing.

• Arrive at school on time.

• Avoid situations that could distract your focus and concentration.

• Dress in comfortable shoes and clothes.

• Listen carefully to instructions.

• Encourage your child to do his/her best.

Statutory Requirement for Third-Grade Promotion

Florida law [section 1008.25(5), Florida Statutes (F.S.)] states, third graders who score at Level 1 in Reading on the statewide Florida Standards Assessment-English Language Arts (FSA-ELA) must be retained (not promoted to fourth grade). However, children who demonstrate the required reading level through a state-approved alternative standardized reading test or through a student portfolio can be granted a good cause exemption and be promoted to fourth grade. A student will only be retained in third grade once.

If your child scores at Level 1, you will be notified by the school that your child will not be promoted to fourth grade until he or she achieves the required reading level. Students who are retained must be given intensive instruction in reading to help them catch up. You will be given information about the intensive instruction that will be provided to help your child make progress in reading.

Some students with disabilities, some English language learners (ELL) and some students who have already been retained can receive a good cause exemption and be promoted even though they are not reading at the required level. If your child is not eligible for the good cause exemption, you will be notified as to why your child is not eligible.

High School Graduation Requirements –Reading/ELA

Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment Requirement:

The reading/ELA assessments students must pass to graduate with a standard high school diploma are determined by each student’s year of enrollment in grade 9. Table 1 lists the required reading/ELA assessments for each grade 9 cohort and the passing score for each assessment.

High School Graduation Requirements –Algebra I (EOC)

Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Requirement:

Beginning with students entering grade 9 in 2011-12 and beyond, students must take and pass the Algebra 1 EOC Assessment to satisfy this graduation requirement.

Student Safety

Medicine Storage & Usage Safety

Protect your children and family: Make sure the safety cap is locked: Always relock the cap on a medicine bottle. If the bottle has a locking cap that turns, twist

it until you hear the click or cannot twist anymore.

Do not mix medicines: Keep the medicine in the bottle it came in and never mix different medicines in the same bottle. It is

possible that some of one medicine could rub off on another and affect how well it works.

Storage: Store your medicine in an area that is convenient, but is also cool and dry – since heat and humidity can damage

medicines.

Lock up your medicines: Find an area (cabinet or a drawer) where you can lock up over-the counter and prescribed medicines.

Teach your children about medicine safety: Teach your children what medicine is and why you or a trusted adult must be the

one to give it to them. Never tell children medicine is candy to get them to take it, even if they don't like to take their

medicine.

Be prepared in case of an emergency: Call your poison control center at 800.222.1222 right away if you think your child might

have gotten into a medicine or vitamin, even if you are not completely sure. Program the Poison Help number into your home

and cell phones so you will have it if you need it.

Take Action: Visit Up and Away Campaign & OTC Medicine Safety Campaign’s website to learn more about storing

medications safely while at home and when traveling with young children. Share these safe storage tips with family and friends.

Dangers of Social Media Usage

Social Media are computer-mediated technologies that allow the creating and sharing of

information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities

and networks. Examples of Social Media sites include: Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat,

Instagram, Musicly, WhatsApp, Tumblr, Baidu Tieba, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Gab, Google+,

YouTube, Viber, Weibo, and WeChat. Over 95% of teens in the USS have access to the

internet. 90% of those who’re on the internet are on social media. 78% of teens today own a

smartphone.

Teen Social Networking by the Numbers:

51% of teens check their social media sites more than once per day. Instagram is the #1

social media network among teens.

22% of teens check their sites more than ten times per day

39% of teens who have posted something on social media later regretted posting it.

Dangers of Social Media Usage

37% of teens who use social media, make fun of other students

25% of teens have created a false profiles

24% of teens have hacked into someone else’s social networking account

13% of teens have posted nude or seminude pictures or videos of themselves or others

online. (Anything thing that is posted online can be shared downloaded, screenshot, and

shared with others).

For the full report, go to www.CommonSenseMedia.org

Cyber-Bullying Prevention

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes

devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools

including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social

networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

Frequency of Cyberbullying

The 2013-2014 School Crime Supplement (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice

Statistics) indicates that 7% of students in grades 6–12 experienced cyberbullying.

The 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey finds that 15% of high school students (grades 9-12)

were electronically bullied in the past year.

Cyber-Bullying Prevention

Prevent Cyberbullying

Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online. Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where

they’re going, what they’re doing, and who they’re doing it with.

Establish Rules about Technology Use. Tell your kids that as a responsible parent you may review their online

communications if you think there is reason for concern. Installing parental control filtering software or monitoring

programs are one option for monitoring your child’s online behavior, but do not rely solely on these tools.

Understand School Rules

Talk with your kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regularly.

Have a sense of what they do online and in texts. Learn about the sites they like. Try out the devices they use.

Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency.

Ask to “friend” or “follow” your kids on social media sites or ask another trusted adult to do so.

Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied. Explain that you

will not take away their computers or cell phones if they confide in you about a problem they are having.

https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/prevention/index.html

Health & Wellness

HIV/AIDS Awareness ……………………………………..…… Dr. Mary Simons, Division Director

FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences Cardiopulmonary Science

K-12 Health Science Academy Program Implementation ……………..Yvonne Nelson-Lamgley

FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences

Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Summer Institute……..…. Patricia Graham &

Yvonne Nelson-Langley FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences

HIV and AIDS affect all communities. More than 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the

United States and about 50,000 people become infected each year. Anyone can be affected by HIV

regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or marital status.

It may not always be easy to talk about HIV/AIDS, but we must talk openly about it to protect our

community. By learning the facts about HIV and talking about ways to protect ourselves, our loved

ones, and our community, we can help increase HIV awareness, decrease stigma and shame that are

too often associated with HIV, and play a part in stopping HIV in the community.

We all have a role to play. We can stop HIV one conversation at a time. Together, all of our

conversations can help protect the health of our community and reduce the spread of HIV.

Learn more about the impact of HIV & AIDS please visit:

https://nationalblackaidsday.org/

https://www.cdc.gov/actagainstaids/campaigns/oneconversation/

www.FAMUDRS.org

Get Involved

Parent Involvement Committee

ESOL Parent Leadership Council

Committee (PLC)

Parent and Teacher Association (PTA)

School Advisory Council (SAC)

School/classroom volunteer (contact your

child’s teacher)

FAMU College of Education DeanDr. Traki L. TaylorTraki.Taylor@famu.edu(850) 561-2989

FAMU DRS Interim SuperintendentDr. Kirk GavinKirk.Gavin@famu.edu(850) 412-5930

Principals Elementary—Mrs. Sandra Grant Secondary—Ms. Zellee Barnes High School—Mrs. Joan Belle-McGlockton(850) 412-5930

FOCUS/BillingPamela TennellPamela.Tennell@famu.edu(850) 412-5820

Guidance DepartmentMs. Kay WallaceKay.Wallace@famu.edu(850) 412-5937

School Resource Officer (SRO)Officer Tara ButlerTara.Butler@famu.edu(850) 412-5932

Registrar/Parent InvolvementMrs. Melissa LeonMelissa.Leon@famu.edu(850) 412-5935

AttendanceMs. Erica MosleyErica.Mosley@famu.edu(850) 412-5930

Front Desk ClerkMrs. Donna HowardDonna.Howard@famu.edu(850) 412-5930

Cafeteria Manager/Wellness ChairpersonMrs. Audrey FranklinAudrey.Franklin@famu.edu(850) 412-5846

Exceptional Student Education/McKinney-Veto Liaison:Mrs. Renee JerryRenee.Jerry@famu.edu(850) 412-5853

Title I Coordinator/ESOL LiaisonMs. Sheila LabissiereSheila.Labissiere@famu.edu(850) 412-5821