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  • Tip of the Week

    Today's Tip for Families

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    10-25-2024

    Learn About Four Types of Homework

    While doing math homework, your teen says, “Why do I have to do the same kinds of problems over and over? I’m tired of them!”

    It’s true that teachers sometimes assign repetitive homework, and it’s helpful for families to know why. Here are four kinds of homework assignments—and the reasons schools use them:

    1. Practice homework. Sometimes students need to do the same kind of work repeatedly to help them remember a newly-learned skill. This is especially true when it comes to learning math, word definitions and spelling.
    2. Preparation homework. This is a way to introduce students to new topics that will be taught in class.
    3. Extension homework. Students need to be able to connect separate topics. For example, they might be asked to compare and contrast two historic events.
    4. Creative homework. It’s challenging for students to use different skills to show what they’ve learned. For instance, your teen might be asked to build a model for science class.

    All homework builds self-discipline. So even if your teen doesn’t see a reason for an assignment, it is still important to do it.

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  • GCPS Title I Family & Community Engagement Plan

    GCPS Title I Family and Community Engagement Plan

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  • Engage, Equip, Empower Series

    Engage, Equip, Empower

    Post-Secondary Readiness Night on Thursday, November 7th: presented by Miranda McLaren, Executive Director for the Office Accountability and Assessment virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm. During this session, GCPS families of students in grades 6 - 12 will receive information about Gwinnett Writes, and other post-secondary readiness assessment opportunities.  Zoom link for registration.

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  • Family-School Partnership Advisory Council

    The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the “Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC)” meeting on November 12, 2024, from 5:30 until 7:30 PM. We are excited to meet in person with all families at the Instructional Support Center in Grayson  Room 2.124. During this meeting, GCPS families will receive information about Title I, Title II, Title III, and Family Engagement. Families will have the opportunity to provide input on how these funds are utilized to support students, staff, and schools.   Click here to RSVP  or share this link https://forms.gle/VrMMwcraom4ie4KQ7.  The Information is also located on the Federal Programs Website and the Engage, Equip, and Empower Website. 

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Family Engagement Center

  • The Family Engagement Center is located just past the vestibule at Northbrook Middle School. The Family Engagement Center is a place where all Northbrook Middle School families are welcomed.  Here, families can receive Title I information, review Title I documents, explore parenting resources, and gain information about ways to become more involved in their child’s education.  All Title I documents are located in the Family Engagement Center for review.  The Parent Instructional Coordinator (PIC) is a staff member who is available to answer questions parents may have about school, grades, promotion requirements, and how to support their child's learning from the living room to the classroom. The PIC can also help with My Payments Plus, the Parent Portal, and Free and Reduced Lunch applications.  In addition, Ms. Olivo plans family activities and runs workshops to help support families throughout the year.

    Our Family Engagement Center is open Monday-Friday, from 9:30 AM until 3:30 PM.
     
    Our PIC, Tyra Olivo, is available via phone at (678) 407-7179 or email at Tyra.Olivo@gcpsk12.org.
     
    Our Title 1 AP, Katie Kangas is available at Katie.Kangas@gcpsk12.org. 
     
    Title I documents may be accessed on this website or in the Family Engagement Center.  
  • Parent's Right to Know
     
    Parents have the right to request information about the degree and qualifications of their child's teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s), if applicable.  Please refer to the GCPS Student-Parent Handbook or contact your school's principal for more information. 
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    SPANISH / ESPAÑOL: Los padres tienen derecho a solicitar información sobre el título y las calificaciones del maestro(s) y paraprofessional(es) de su hijo, si corresponde.  Consulte el Manual para Padres y Estudiantes de GCPS o comuníquese con el Director de su escuela para obtener más información.