School Improvement - Louisiana Department of Education

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY EXAMPLES
The following are only examples, but not inclusive:
1. “Welcome Survey”
It is important that schools seek input from families to determine what is working, what needs to be
changed, and to identify the needs of the families they serve. A quick and easy way to get feedback
from families is to post large posters in the foyer of the school with up to three questions. (One
question on each, and no more than three) Leave containers around the posters with markers,
pencils, and pen so that families can mark their thoughts and suggestions on the paper. For multicultural
schools, be sure to have each question translated in the appropriate language!
What is Needed:
• Poster Paper
• Tape
• Markers, pens, pencils
Resources
www.patrick.k12.va.us/documents/Parentsurvey_elem_middle.pdf
2. “In a Million Words or Less”
An essay writing assignment for parents of students in grades PreK‐12. The activity is assigned by the
student’s teacher for parents to write an essay to describe their children in a million words or less;
explaining to the teacher some things that they feel the teacher should know about their children.
The activity should be done at the beginning of the school year. This gives parents a chance to tell
the teacher things about their child and for teachers to build relationships with parents.
What is Needed:
• Sample Letter
• Notification of Activity
Resources
https://www.education‐world.com/a_curr/profdev080.shtml
3. “Dr. Seuss on the Loose Family Reading Night”
Add fun to the Family Reading Night by incorporating activity tables for students using the Dr. Seuss
on the Loose Theme. The Cat in the Hat will be there, of course; as well as guest readers, including
the principal, the librarian, and parents. When participants get hungry, they can go to the Green
Eggs and Ham Snack Shack and work off the calories at the Fox in Socks sock‐hop with music by a
local DJ. Many other activities, such as a book walk, craft tables, and displays of student‐published
books, will keep the students and parents busy. While the youngsters busy themselves at the
activity tables, parents can learn about strategies for getting their children to read from staff
members. Students can receive books and/or bookmarks donated by the PTO or local businesses.
What is Needed:
• Guest Readers
• Volunteers for 45‐minute slots so they can enjoy the activities with their own children
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