Neshaminy Title I
Parent & Family Engagement News February 2022
Dear Neshaminy Families,
The NSD Title I Parent & Family Engagement News is published to keep you up to date and informed about what is happening in our Title I program. This issue provides families with strategies and resources to support learners in both math and reading. The buttons throughout the newsletter are links to articles, activities and parent resources.
Sincerely,
Kim Maurizi
Title I Reading Specialist
Resources to improve mathematics!
Using the Think–Share–Compare Routine with Your Child
Your child’s teacher uses an instructional routine called Think–Share–Compare. This routine helps children focus on important concepts, take ownership of their learning, and become fluent in the language of math. Check out these guidelines for using the Think–Share– Compare routine with your child.
Math Discourse Cards
Math Discourse Activities
By talking about math, students gain deeper understanding, more easily retain what they learn, and develop their “math confidence.” The Math Discourse Cards for Families from Ready Mathematics, along with these sample activities, were designed to get students asking questions and sharing their math ideas and strategies.
What Are Math Manipulatives?
Reading resources!
Celebrating and Learning About Black History and Culture
learner. Today, recommendations include reading information or nonfiction books with
much more regularity. Learn about strategies to support nonfiction reading!
Parental & Family Engagement Support
We have a Title I Reading Specialist available at each building to assist parents with supporting their child’s academic progress between home and school. One of the roles of the Title I Reading Specialist is that of a coordinator who provides opportunities for parents to participate in workshops and activities that will greatly benefit students. Also, the Title I Reading Specialist organizes and conducts, planning meetings with parents and volunteering opportunities that will help influence academic success. For more information, please contact the Title I Reading Specialist at your student's school:
Neshaminy School District Title I
Email: mburkholder@neshaminy.org
Website: https://www.neshaminy.org/domain/2561
Location: 2250 Langhorne Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 809-6554