[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” module_class=”page-intro” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Family is our greatest resource at Auer Avenue School. Students perform better and enjoy school more when family members and caretakers are involved. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
When caretakers are partners in their child\u2019s learning journey and contribute to Auer Avenue School as committee members, volunteers, and advocates, our entire school is more successful.<\/p>\n
Auer Avenue School has a dedicated family coordinator on staff to answer questions about family engagement, family events, and school and community resources.<\/p>\n
Wanita Johnson is our family coordinator. She runs our Family Resource Center, open during school hours. Please stop in the main office to sign in and ask for directions.<\/p>\n
Visit the Family Resource Center to complete a volunteer application, request translation or interpretation support, look through our family resource binder, and learn about upcoming events at Auer Avenue School.<\/p>\n
Meet our teachers and staff and connect with other Auer Avenue families during school events and activities. Many members of our school community turn out to support students and share the Auer Avenue Bears pride.<\/p>\n
Auer Avenue School families have a voice in discussions and decision making to support our students. Family members of all ages are invited to monthly Family Council meetings.<\/p>\n
Our athletics program brings families together to cheer on Auer Avenue School\u2019s basketball and cheerleading teams in grades one through five. Family members are our biggest cheerleaders and also our volunteer coaches.<\/p>\n
This monthly event brings teachers, caretakers, and students together to develop literacy skills, and enjoy a family meal. A community atmosphere and delicious meal makes homework fun and supports healthy eating and reading habits.<\/p>\n
At home, be sure to provide a quiet time and place for your student to do homework. At home, students have access to the same online programs they use in class. Have your student log in through\u202fClever<\/a>\u202fto find learning programs like Smarty Ants, Discovery Education, Flocabulary, and others.<\/p>\n Stay in touch with your student\u2019s teacher and stay up to date on their academic goals and accomplishments. Students feel extra motivated when they see teachers and caretakers working as a team to reinforce high expectations and positive learning strategies.<\/p>\n Teachers send progress reports to caretakers and hold conferences, and teachers and staff are ready to help Auer Avenue School families with extra meetings or reports. Here are some tips for building a strong caretaker-teacher relationship to support your student.<\/p>\n Family involvement leads to better grades, better attendance, improved test scores, higher self-esteem, and better behavior for children. Supporting your student\u2019s success at Auer Avenue School includes practices and priorities like:<\/p>\n Thank you for helping your student follow our mandatory school uniform policy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”Wear these to school” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#148549″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”20px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Tee shirt or dress shirt (Plain black or red); [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”Leave these at home” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#DE2328″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”20px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Students are not allowed to wear slides, sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes to school.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Family is our greatest resource at Auer Avenue School. Students perform better and enjoy school more when family members and caretakers are involved. When caretakers are partners in their child\u2019s learning journey and contribute to Auer Avenue School as committee members, volunteers, and advocates, our entire school is more successful. Family Engagement and Events Auer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Receive real-time updates and alerts right on your phone!<\/em><\/p>\r\n MPS uses Campus Parent Portal to help families stay informed, allowing 24-hour access to view your child\u2019s:<\/p>\r\n Campus Parent Portal also allows your child\u2019s school and the district to send out real-time updates and alerts such as weather closings and important reminders.<\/p>\r\n In Campus Parent Portal, you can choose to receive messages by email, text, and\/or voice to the phone numbers and email addresses you provide. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Access is only granted in person. Visit your child\u2019s school to sign up for an account. Please be sure to take photo identification (ID) with you<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\nCommunicating with Your Child\u2019s Teacher<\/h2>\n
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Do you already have an account?<\/h3>\r\nLog in to the Campus Parent Portal<\/a>.\r\n \r\n
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