Fort Sam Houston Elementary
High Quality PreK Family Engagement Plan
INTRODUCTION: Family Engagement Statement:
At Fort Sam Houston Elementary, family engagement is not just a concept; it is a fundamental part of our mission. We exist to serve the military child and their families, recognizing and honoring the unique challenges they face. As a community of lifelong learners, we celebrate individual differences, diversity, and talent, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. We firmly believe that a safe and caring environment is essential for the emotional and social well-being of our students. Every member of our school community, whether a teacher or a leader, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future generation. We are dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their highest potential, providing them with engaging, challenging, and meaningful learning experiences. Through our collective efforts, we equip our students with the character, competence, and creativity needed to become future leaders in their own right.
HB3-HQPK Family Engagement Plan Overview
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Goal
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Strategies
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Persons Responsible
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Goal #1:
Facilitate Family to Family Support
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Our FSHISD Prekindergarten (PK) program creates a safe and
caring environment where families can connect
and learn from each other and, participate in educational
opportunities to support their children:
- Meet and Greet Family Event
- PK Meet the Teacher
- Parent Room/PTO Volunteer opportunities
- Annual Field Trip
- Apple Pie with Admin.
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Fall Festival
- Celebrations Around the World
- Annual Movie Night
- Spring Picnic
- STEAM Night
- Fun Run/Annual Fundraiser
- Field Day
- Stepping Up Ceremony
- Fire Prevention Week
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Principal
Assistant Principals
Counselors
PK Teachers
PK Para -educators
Instructional Coach
Specials Teachers
PTO
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Goal #2:
Establish a Network of Community Resources
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Our FSHISD Prekindergarten (PK) program builds strategic partnerships with community based agencies and supports tailored to meet the needs of our PK families:
- Military Family Life Counseling
- Director of Safety
- School Resource Officers
- Student Support Services
- Multi Tiered Systems of Supports
- Response to Intervention
- Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Special Education
- Emergent Bilingual
- Gifted and Talented Programs
- Connection events with child care (United Way)
- Month of the Military Child/Purple Up
- Rey Feo/King Antonio/Fiesta Royalty Visit
- Fort Sam Houston Back to School Bash
- Communication: Weekly Campus Bulletin Smore
- Remind
- Home/School Folders
- Website
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Principal
Assistant Principals
Counselors
PK Teachers
Instructional Coach
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Goal #3
Increased Family Engagement in Decision Making
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Our FSHISD Prekindergarten (PK) program offers the following variety of opportunities for parents to participate in:
- Campus Improvement Plan
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- PTO
- Sharing Assessment Data (3 times a year)
- District Education Improvement Council (DEIC)
- Campus Education Improvement Council (CEIC)
- Limited Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
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Principal
Assistant Principals
Counselors
PK Teachers
Instructional Coach
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Goal #4
Equip Families with Educational Resources
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Our FSHISD Prekindergarten (PK) program offers opportunities to enhance learning beyond the classroom:
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Principal
Assistant Principals
Counselors
PK Teachers
Instructional Coach
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Goal #5
Develop staff skills in evidence- based practices that support families.
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Our FSHISD Prekindergarten (PK) staff attend trainings including but not limited to:
- Circle Progress Monitoring
- Data Analysis (Circle BOY, MOY, EOY)
- Ongoing Staff Professional Learning
- Frog Street
- CLI
- Conscious Discipline
- Campus based PL
- Weekly PLCs
- Revised PK Guidelines
- CLI classroom environment checklist
- Staff Pre-Service
- New Teacher Induction
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Principal
Assistant Principals
Counselors
PK Teachers
Instructional Coach
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Goal #6
Ongoing Evaluation of Family Engagement Plan for Continuous Improvement
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Our FSHISD Prekindergarten (PK) program seek feedback from families in our continuous improvement cycle:
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Meet the Teacher
- PK Orientation
- Feedback from school events
- Quarterly Principal’s Coffee
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Principal
Assistant Principals
Counselors
PK Teachers
Instructional Coach
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CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH
In conclusion, the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District uses this Family Engagement Plan to promote shared responsibility to increase and enhance the collaboration of district staff with parents. Together, as a school community, we will continue to work hand in hand to inspire, educate, and nurture the next generation of leaders with character, competence, and creativity.
Please contact Mrs. Esmeralda Fabela, Assistant Principal, at (210) 368-8800 or email [email protected] for any questions.
Our engagement plan annual review date is March 6, 2025.