Webster Magnet Elementary is committed to educating and enriching all children. We seek to build and keep strong partnerships with families and the community. Together and as stated in our Family-School Agreement we can ensure that all students:
- Succeed academically
- Attend school regularly
- Participate in school academics and activities
- Learn and live by the school values
Webster is a member of the National Network of Partnership Schools. We have a Partnership Schools Committee to strengthen our family and community ties. We provide childcare and transportation for parent group meetings. We provide translators and translated materials through our bilingual staff. Staff development includes components to build family involvement. There are many examples of how we encourage family participation in six research-based areas.
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Parenting- |
Family Resource Room, “Can We Talk” seminars, developing Family Literacy Nights, conferences to explain curriculum, standards, & assessment
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Communicating- |
Newsletters & planners, website, conferencing, Family Science Night, Math Carnival, Literacy & Multicultural Celebrations, Annual Title I meeting
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Volunteering- |
Site Council, parent groups, field trips, tutoring, programs, & visiting your child’s classroom
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Learning at Home- |
Homework Hotline, Saint Paul Reads 25 Books, & math home links
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Decision Making- |
Site Council, parent groups, & Partnership Schools Committee
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Collaborating with Community- |
Unity Church, William Mitchell, Boston Health, & Macalester
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