Parent Involvement - Growing Ohana
In the small Town of Kahalu'u, Kahalu'u Elementary School has taken the art of parent involvement to a new level. This small town was recently named by the Hawaii Department of Education for oversight to improve teaching methods and test scores. Despite this designation, the school has soldiered on.
They begin with a "First Night Before School" dinner. Relying on donations and the contribution from parents, the school community assembles for an evening of fun and family and then "talk story" with staff, teachers and community counselors.
They are doing this by beginning with the end in mind. They have first day of school activities beginning at 3:30 pm, designed to involve all parents and faculty.
A Kinder Kamp for incoming Kindergarten students to help them ease the transition between school and home. to learn to get along in this very social situation and to help parents feel more secure about leaving their little one at school.
This school seems to be doing a great job of building "Ohana", (or family) in Hawaiian. They have not forgotten the importance of putting the family in the school. They are building partnerships between the home and school designed to improve academic achievement. A first day activity is a great method!
This idea is further outlined in the school's website:
http://www.kahaluu.k12.hi.us/general%20information.html
NOTE: You’re welcome to “reprint” this article online as long as it remains complete and unaltered (including the “about the author” info at the end), and you send a copy of your reprint to chuck@lighthouseeducation.us
They begin with a "First Night Before School" dinner. Relying on donations and the contribution from parents, the school community assembles for an evening of fun and family and then "talk story" with staff, teachers and community counselors.
They are doing this by beginning with the end in mind. They have first day of school activities beginning at 3:30 pm, designed to involve all parents and faculty.
A Kinder Kamp for incoming Kindergarten students to help them ease the transition between school and home. to learn to get along in this very social situation and to help parents feel more secure about leaving their little one at school.
This school seems to be doing a great job of building "Ohana", (or family) in Hawaiian. They have not forgotten the importance of putting the family in the school. They are building partnerships between the home and school designed to improve academic achievement. A first day activity is a great method!
This idea is further outlined in the school's website:
http://www.kahaluu.k12.hi.us/general%20information.html
"The purpose of the Kahalu'u School Ohana is to provide a forum which enables the Kahalu'u School Community, consisting of families, teachers and staff, to enhance the educational process of our children. The Ohana coordinates fund-raising, organizes special events, assists with school enrichment activities and coordinates parent volunteers. The Ohana elects two parent representatives to the SCBM Council and they in turn, report to the Ohana".
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Chuck and Su Amodeo are the authors of "Reaching the Hardest to Involve Parents" teacher/parent training manual. To learn more about their training visit their site at : www.lighthouseeducation.usNOTE: You’re welcome to “reprint” this article online as long as it remains complete and unaltered (including the “about the author” info at the end), and you send a copy of your reprint to chuck@lighthouseeducation.us
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