FLTPA Newsletter- August_ September 2019

Volume 22 The Furman Forum August/September 2019 Dr. Evelyn Perry Ladaisha Ballard Rosalind Lockwood Wanda Best Principal Assistant Principal Executive Director Board President Community Block Party at Furman L. Templeton

Look What’s New In This Month’s Issue! ★ Vision & Mission Statement…..Pages 3-4 FLT’s Mission & Vision Statement, Important Dates, Principal says ★ Core Values………………………..Pages 5-6 FLT’s Core Value of the month ★ Content Update & Tips…………………….Page 7 Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Health/Wellness, & More Academy 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 ★ Special Recognitions/FLT News…………….Pages 7-8 furmantempletonprepacademy.com School Information FLT Clubs Like Us On Facebook: ★ Attendance Updates……………………………..Page 10 Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy Attendance Updates, Goals, & Tips Follow Us On Twitter @FLTprepacademy ★ Community School News……………………..Pages 11-12 Meet the CSC, School Partners, & More ollow Us on Instagram @FLTempleton ★FLT Events………………………………………….Page 13 Events & Parent Breakfast Schedule ★Resources…………………………………………..Page 14-33 Community Resources, Upcoming Events, & More 2

Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy Our Mission To accelerate the opportunities and outcomes for our children by demanding nothing but excellence from the students, staff, and the community. Our Vision Accelerating the academic achievement of all students, in partnership with the entire community, to ensure that students have the attitudes, skills, and proficiencies needed to succeed in college and in the 21st century global workforce. Important Dates & Upcoming Events ● August 12: First Day of School ● August 20: PTO Meeting in the PAC Room ● August 23: Parent Breakfast & Workshop ● August 29: Back to School Night The complete 19-20 SY Calendar with important dates may be found towards the end of this newsletter PARENT Parent Information September 20, 2019 7:45 am - 8:45 am September 20, 2019 Next PTO Meeting: Cafeteria 8:45 am - 9:45 am Cafeteria September 17, 2019 3 FLT PAC Room @4pm For more parent information check out the resource guide at the end of the newsletter and the parent engagement corner next to the main office.

Principal Says Greetings to FLT Parents/Guardians: Good-bye to summer and welcome to the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. This is the time of year when you, your children and the staff of Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy make, what I call, “School Year Resolutions”. It’s sort of like “new year’s resolutions” but the things I promise to do for the new school year. Here are my new school year resolutions: · I will support our teachers, you , and our students in creating school climate and culture where every child and parent feels welcomed, safe, and loved. · I will enhance school and parent relations by taking a “personal touch and interest” in student, staff and parent concerns. · I will always be a bridge, when needed, between you and your child’s teacher. When you call or text, I will respond as soon as possible. · I am interested in what you think about our school so I am here to listen if you want to share. · And most importantly---I will always put students first. It’s not what’s best for me. It’s not what’s best for you. It is what’s best for the kids. I hope you and your child have the best school year, ever. Stay connected with the school, the teachers and the administration. All of us have big dreams for your children. Together we are a TEAM. Team Work Makes The Dream Work. Sincerely, 4 Dr. Evelyn M. Perry, Principal

Core Value This month’s core value is respect. Respect throughout a school building helps ensure safety and learning which is the number one thing each of us is charged with. Respect is defined as a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Michelle Obama once said, “We learned about gratitude and humility- that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean…any we were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone’s contribution and treat everyone with respect. ” Here at Furman, it is our continued mission to ensure that all stakeholders are treated respectfully through positive word choice, action, and affection. It was through respect that I was able to listen long enough to the words and lessons of my elders that were necessary for the development of strong character, critically thinking skills, and empowered spirit. Kindness and courteous is free but so necessary in a space filled with people of different backgrounds, upbringing, and stories. Let’s continued our combined effort to teach our students the power and benefit of respect through honest conversations, positive modeling, and accountability. We are building SUPERHEROES in our very own backyard. It is up to us to teach them how to use their powers for good and not evil and it starts with RESPECT. 5

Core Value Respect: due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. Ways to show respect include but is not limited to: 1. What does it feel like to be respected? 2. What does it feel like to be disrespected? 3. What role does respect play in your relationships with friends and family? 4. What are some respectful behaviors? 5. How important is respect in our lives? Why? 6. Do you consider yourself to be a respectful person? Why or why not? In what ways do you show respect to others? Ways to discuss respect with your child and/or family include: ● Don’t insult people or make fun of them. ● Listen to others when they speak. ● Value other people's opinions. ● Be considerate of people's likes and dislikes. ● Don't mock or tease people. ● Don't talk about people behind their backs. ● Be sensitive to other people's feelings. ● Don't pressure someone to do something he or she doesn't want to do. 6

Content Update Illuminating Intervention The intervention team at FLT is hard at work completing pretests with all of the students in the school in reading and math. The pretest data will be used to track the students’ progress and to identify students that may be in need of support by the intervention team. After testing is completed, the parents of students identified for intervention services will be notified via letter. Students that are identified for the intervention program will receive support every day from an interventionist. All referrals for intervention (including Reading Partners) will go through the Intervention department. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Benton. The Gifted and Advanced Learning (GAL) program will continue this year! Last year, we had 29 students in the GAL program in grades K through 5. Students in Kindergarten this year will taking the Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test (NNAT3) in the coming months to identify those students needing gifted and advanced programming. If you need more information about our gifted program, please see our school website! If you would like to know more about how to support your child at home, do not hesitate to ask! Mrs. Benton is available on Wednesdays to provide support for families. Please contact her by email at klbenton@bcps.k12.md.us or call 443.836.6439 to schedule an appointment. This year, we continue to partner with Healthier Generation to provide health and wellness opportunities for students, families, and staff. Throughout the year, we will have many activities and fundraisers that support our goals of bringing health and wellness to our school community. At the end of the school year, our culminating event will be the Furman Fit Festival! On September 12th, we will have our first Furman Fitness Day Fundraiser. Students who choose to participate in the fundraiser will pay $3 to dress in workout clothes for the day, participate in a group workout session, and receive a healthy snack to re-energize after the workout. Stay tuned for a flyer with more information about the upcoming Fitness Day and other activities! Wellness tip for September: Water is the best choice for fluid consumption for people age 6 months and older! Did you know that the human brain is 70% water! Consuming water instead of juice and/or sports drinks is healthier for your brain and your body! Australian researchers have found that children that drink who drink 16 oz. of juice or more per day are twice as likely to be overweight or obese. Sparkling water is also a great substitute for soda. This month, when you’re thirsty, skip the juice and grab some water! If you need some zest, add a lemon or lime! 7

Special Recognitions Pre- K Kindergarten 1st Grade 1. Malaya Arnold 1.Jaleah Powell 1. Taylor Terry 2. Layla Harris 2. Mackenzie Stewart 2. Erwin Scofield 3. Jennifer 3. Samaj'ya Bowens Jackson-Morris 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 1. Azarion Alexander 1.Bobbi Jones 1. Nila Pierre 1. Tyler Webb 2.Zy’aira Currie 2. Kayla Vandiver 2. Caden Singletary 3.Kayla Keels 3. Malachi Glascoe 3. Jontay Chase 4.Ja’Nell Simms-Parker Ms. Leesa Hatcher Ms. Shipman Rachele Jones Ms. Beachley Ms. Davis 8

FLT NEWS School Information Breakfast Start Time: 7:30 a.m. (New time) School Start Time: 7:45 a.m. Dismissal Time: 2:25 p.m. ● Pre-k to 1st grade pickup location: Blacktop behind brick wall on Pennsylvania Ave ● 2nd to 5th grade pickup location: Black top near basketball court off of Dolphin St NOTE: We DO NOT follow the BCPS Early Release Days newly scheduled for SY 19/20. ● No early dismissals after 2:00 p.m. ● Must show i.d. to enter school building ● School-wide uniform: Khaki pants/short/skirt, Navy blue (or white) polo style top (or button up shirt) and closed-toe shoes ● No double parking FLT Clubs Choir Club will be starting on Friday 9/6/19- during school clubs, the after-school practices will begin in mid-September. All children who want to participate in the school choir club should also sign-up for Child First After School Program. This year the program will be co-lead by Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Davis. 9

Attendance Plans Attendance Updates Tardy Program Objective: Reduction of tardiness of students w/10+ tardy in a month to 5 or less tardy in a month. Perfect Attendance Incentive Plan: Each homeroom class has developed their own attendance plan and an incentive program. Talk to your child’s homeroom teacher for details on what the attendance plan, so that your child can earn the incentive. Attendance Percentages Grade August Attendance FLT is serious about attendance. Our talented staff FLT Avg. cannot teach unless students attend school. There is % a district-wide focus on student attendance. Again Pre-K 90.02% this year, there will be mandatory hearings at school K headquarters for the parents of students with poor 1 92.37% attendance. Each month the newsletter will include 2 90.82% this chart so students and parents can review 3 87.76% attendance averages. Parents track your student’s 4 86.69% daily attendance. 5 92.02% 91.60% FLT’s Attendance 89.63% Goal: 94.0% 10

Community School News ● Child First Partnerships at FLT ● Promise Heights ● B’More for Healthy ● Leveling the Playing Field For more information Contact: ● Breath Mobile Babies Meaghan Tine, LMSW ● Greater Baltimore Urban ● Arts Every Day ● Reading Partners Community School Coordinator League ● YMCA ● MD Food Bank ● New Fit Sports Program ● ElmSeed Foundation ● Chicago Parent ● Little Flowers Partnership Highlight Equip Kids For Success. Help us continue putting sports equipment in the community! hands of those less fortunate by donating your used sports equipment. Leveling the Playing Field gives underprivileged children the opportunity to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of youth sports participation. We do this through the donation of used and excess sporting equipment to programs and schools serving low-income communities. For more information contact: Meaghan Tine, Community School Coordinator 410-207-3602 MTINE@ssw.umaryland.edu 11

Community School News The Promise Heights Team at FLT Meaghan Tine, Community School Coordinator 410-207-3602 MTINE@ssw.umaryland.edu Linda Callahan, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant 401.207.3664 Linda.callahan@ssw.umaryland.edu Nikea Taylor, Latoria Mackey, Activate Site Coordinator 443- 813- 1522 latoria.mackey@ssw.umaryland.edu Promise Corps: We have experienced AmeriCorps working here at FLT. Their mission is to address absences and provide supports and services to students and families. Dozetta Lewis, Student Services Coordinator Maoti Gborkrquellie, Student Services Coordinator D’Marcus Warrick-McPherson, Student Services Coordinator Mental Health Updates: This year we are excited to have a variety of different opportunities for Mental Health Support for our children. We have added a school Social Emotional Learning Curriculum which will be rolled out to the children the week on 9/10 and will run the entire school-year, we have increased our focus on our school core-values with dedicated time daily to work on the core values and lessons. We have expanded our school interns from 2 last year to 5 this year to run social skills groups, individual and family counseling sessions as well as referrals for additional wrap around services available to all students. We have continued our agreement with Villa Maria Expanded School Mental Health to service up to 30 students in need of therapy and psychiatric support. We have 2 mentoring programs for children in grades 2nd-5th- C&C Advocacy offered to 70 boys and Developing Optimistic Poised Educated Girlz Mentoring program after school on Tuesdays for girls up to 50 girls in grades 3rd-5th. If you feel your child is in need of additional mental Health Services you can contact Mrs. Rose (room 207) 410-396-0882 to set up and meeting and referral.

Event Title FLTPA EVENTS Block Party Events H.E.A.R.T Event Details Market PTO August 9, 2019 In Gym Parent Breakfast 12 noon- 3 p.m. Back to School Night August 16,, 2019 At the Auditorium Lobby 1:30 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. August 20, 2019 In the PAC 4 p.m. -5 p.m. August 23, 2019 Main Lobby 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. August 29 ,2019 Schoolwide 5:00pm-7:00pm Parent Breakfast /Workshop Schedule SY 19/20 Date Theme Location August 23rd What’s new at Furman? Cafeteria September 20th Right From the Start Main Lobby/ PAC Room Main Lobby/ PAC Room October 25th How and When to Ask for Help Main Lobby/ PAC Room November 22nd Having an Attitude of Gratitude December 13th Cafeteria Financial Freedom Main Lobby/ PAC Room January 17th Stress Relief Main Lobby/ PAC Room February 21st Resilience, Trauma, and Black Main Lobby/ PAC Room March 20th Mental Health Main Lobby/ PAC Room April 24th May 15th Raising Strong Women Cafeteria Healthy Living Summer Fun and Safety 13

Resource Guide 1. Workshop & Upcoming Event Flyers ○ Parent Breakfast/ Workshop ○ PTO Meeting ○ Parent Consignment Shop ○ Parent Punch Card ○ H.E.A.R.T. Market ○ Millions Father’s March ○ B-L.I.T. Workshop & Fair ○ Curbside Courtesy 2. Clubs & Organizations ○ Center For Urban Families 3. Menus ○ Breakfast Menu ○ Lunch Menu 4. 19-20 School Year Events & Calendar 14

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School Year 19-20 CALENDAR 35