Family Engagement (Title I Information)

Family Engagement Liaison Cedric Wynn serves as the liaison between the school, students and family by helping to improve communication between the school and the students’ families; promote parent engagement in their children’s education and to encourage greater community involvement in the school. 

Mar. 30-April 3  Spring Break/No School

April 6  Professional Learning for Staff
             No School for students

April 7  Students Return

April 14  GMAS Pep Rally

April 15-16  Math GMAS

April 20-22  ELA GMAS

April 22  Progress Reports Go Home

April 23  Science GMAS--5th Grade Only

May 15  Field Day

May 18  3rd and 4th Grade Awards

May 19  5th Grade Awards

May 20  Last Day of School

               Dismissal at 12:30 pm

*Make sure to read the newsletters for additional information about events.

Be A VOLUNTEER - We welcome and encourage family involvement. There are many ways for families to give of their time and talents. Contact our Family Engagement Liaison for more information.

All volunteers working with students are required to have a background check on file with the Houston County School District and receive volunteer training at our school. Background checks are good for five years and are good at any school in the county. If you aren’t sure of your clearance status, our Family Engagement Coordinator will be happy to check for you. Background Check Applications are available in the front office.

Families are welcome to visit our Parent Resource Center in the front office of the school.  You will find resources, pamphlets, and information to stay informed.  The Resource Center is open during school hours from 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday.

Pearl Stephens Elementary is a Title I School. We are eligible for Title I funding based on our percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch. This means we receive additional federal funds for the purpose of improving teaching and learning for students. All students in our school benefit from these funds. Title I requires that these funds be used for programs that will improve student achievement and include ways to help families help their children to succeed (family engagement). All Title I schools must include stakeholder (family, teacher, student) input in the development of a written Family Engagement policy.

Pearl Stephens Elementary hosts activities throughout the year to build strong family engagement which supports a partnership among the school, families and the community to improve student academic achievement. We believe that family engagement is the participation of families in all areas of their children’s education and development, recognizing that families are the primary influence in their children’s lives. Check the school's social media pages, the school sign, newsletters and call-outs for the most current information on school events.

We welcome your input, including comments and feedback, on our school and our programs at any time during the year. Please contact the Family Engagement Liaison to share your thoughts and ideas.

We invite all families to be part of our Action Team to share ideas and help build partnerships with school, families and the community. The Team works with our staff to develop our yearly family activities and Title I documents such as the Family Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Family Engagement Liaison.

We value your feedback!  Click here to provide the District with input, suggestions, and feedback on how your child and family can be better supported.