PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
My name is Cindy Smith and I am the Title 1 Parent Coordinator for the Pelham City School system. My job is to be the liaison between school and parents in our system.
Parent involvement in their child’s education is has proven to be one of the most important factors in the success of child at school.
One of the ways I work with parents is to provide monthly parent workshops that help increase the capacity for parents to be involved in their child’s education.
I also work with the school staff to relate the feelings and requests of parents as well as, through staff development workshops, encourage the partnership relationship between parents and teachers/administrators.
A monthly newsletter is sent out at each school to help inform families of the upcoming parent involvement activities at our schools as well as informational tips and academic resources.
The Pelham City School System also maintains a Parent Involvement Resource Center, which is where my office is located. For more information about the PIRC, just click on the link.
The PCS Title 1 Program encourages the input and involvement of parents in many ways but one specific way is through their involvement on the Parent Involvement Councils at each school. You can also provide input on documents and programs by clicking HERE. Your input is appreciated.
We meet at least 4 times a year and review & revise school policies as well as compacts, review the summary of parent surveys to plan workshops and activities for the next year, and help assist me in complying with state and federal guidelines. All parents, grandparents, guardians or community members are invited and welcome to be a part of these councils.
If I can be of any further assistance to you I am in the Resource Center when it is open or can be contacted by phone at: (229) 294-8170 ext. 214
or (229) 294-6063 (PCMS-Wed & Fri afternoons)
or (229) 221-2336 on my cell phone.
Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator Schedule
2023-2024
Monday | ||
BOE | 8-9 a.m. & 3-4:30 p.m. | |
PES | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | |
Tuesday | BOE Administration Day | |
Wednesday | ||
BOE | 8-9 a.m. & 3-4:30 p.m. | |
PCMS | 9 a.m. -3 p.m. | |
Thursday | ||
BOE | 8-9 a.m. | |
PHS | 10:30 a.m. | |
PES | 1-4:30 p.m. | |
Friday | ||
PES | 8 a.m. -12 p.m. | |
PCMS | 12-3 p.m. | |
BOE | 3-4:30 p.m. |
Parent Involvement Resource CenterPlease visit Pelham City Schools’ Parent Involvement Resource Center (PIRC) at Pelham Elementary School. The Parent Involvement Resource Center serves all three schools: Pelham Elementary, Pelham City Middle School, and Pelham High School.
2023-2024 Hours of Operation
Monday | 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. | |
Thursday | 1-4 p.m. | |
Friday | 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Or P.I.R.C. Materials are available at this link https://rb.gy/or4tpd
*If I can assist you concerning the PCS Parent & Family Engagement, Homeless Education, or Foster Care Programs please contact me at ext. 214 or email me at: csmith@pelham-city.k12.ga.us
HOMEWORK HELPS AND RESOURCES
PARENT ACADEMY VIDEO (Aug 2021)
Parent Involvement Plans and Compacts
2023-24 PCS PARENTS EVENT CALENDAR
Click Here to offer Your Input and Comments
PARENT & FAMILY DIGITAL LEARNING GUIDE
PARENT & FAMILY DIGITAL LEARNING GUIDE - Spanish
Parent Academy Resources
VPAM - MAR 22, 2022 - Reading and Managing Stress
PARENT ACADEMY#3 - Agenda
Reading Tips
Kindergarten Transition Information
Kindergarten Preparation Video
Middle School Transition Information
High School Transition Information
Let's Learn Georgia Resources
Getting Ready Kind
Getting Ready Kind - Spanish
Getting Ready 1st Grd
Getting Ready 1st Grd - Spanish
Getting Ready 2nd Grd
Getting Ready 2nd Grd - Spanish
Getting Ready 3rd Grd
Getting Ready 3rd Grd - Spanish
Getting Ready 4th Grd
Getting Ready 5th Grd
ACADEMIC HOME RESOURCES
Educational Websites for Families
Educational Apps for Families
Community Resources
Service Map for Childhood Health & Education in Georgia
HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN AT HOME
SPANISH - HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN AT HOME
PARENT HOMEWORK CHECKLIST
SPANISH - PARENT HOMEWORK CHECKLIST
TEN WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
SPANISH - TEN WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Family Engagement Plan - FY2024
PCS Parent-Student Literacy Video