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Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) is committed to strengthening the relationship between our parents, stakeholders, and many others who are integral in helping DPSCD position children to be successful. Our programs and initiatives are based on local and national best-practice models. We believe parents are partners in the educational process and the larger community constitutes the village for which we have many platforms designed for your engagement. We strive to provide the best services to our stakeholders, tell us how we're doing: https://bit.ly/css-face.
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This Week in Parent Academy
Parent Listening Session March 19th at 11:00AM, click here to join: Parent Listening Session
Our virtual Parent Academy Winter 2024: https://adwater-media.dcatalog.com/v/Winter-2024/?page=10
Click here for translations: https://www.detroitk12.org/face
Your high school students can earn $25 for up to three Student Leadership workshops!!
View the student leadership catalog here: https://adwater-media.dcatalog.com/v/2023-2024/?page=8
This Weeks Highlights Include:
TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING, ESE K-12 STANDARDS BASED REPORT CARD, EXAM HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS: 9TH GRADE WEBINAR
Monday March 18, 2024
MINDFULNESS MONDAYS
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: ERIN JULIANNA
Students will practice mindfulness through various breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax their body and mind to help reduce stress.
LOCATION: King High School, 3200 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207
TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: HEALING NOT HURTING
Join this transformative workshop on the incredible power of forgiveness, where parents will learn how to embrace forgiveness as a tool for growth while students discover the impact forgiveness can have on their lives
LOCATION: Wilder Branch Library, 7140 East Seven Mile
Tuesday March 19, 2024
9:00 AM
PRESENTED BY: THE YOUTH CONNECTION
This session is designed to provide information to parents and students to explain edibles and fentanyl. We will discuss how they are used, their appeal, the dangers of using them and the side effects, especially for our youth.
LOCATION: Gompers Elementary School
14450 Burt Rd, Detroit, MI 48223 3/19/24 9AM
ESE K-12 STANDARDS BASED REPORT CARD
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PRESENTED BY: DR. ADRIMA CAESAR AND ANGELICA RAMIREZ
Parents and families will be provided with an overview of the ESE K-12 Standards Based Report Card that will be used for students on a course of study for a certificate of completion.
LOCATION: https://bit.ly/3wYzo91
TRAP YOGA
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO
Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop music to stay motivated.
LOCATION: Burton International, 2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
TRAP YOGA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO
Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop music to stay motivated.
LOCATION: Mason Academy, 19955 Fenelon St, Detroit, MI 48234
NARCAN AWARENESS
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: THE YOUTH CONNECTION
This session is designed to provide information to parents and students to explain edibles and fentanyl. We will discuss how they are used, their appeal, the dangers of using them and the side effects, especially for our youth.
LOCATION: Detroit Lions Academy
2001 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48208
THE POWER OF AN HOUR
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: ASSURED FAMILY SERVICES
This parent academy session is a discussion on the impact and influence related to community service and volunteering. Attendees will learn about the power of community focused service, explain the structures in which service is used, and the best way to leverage your service as a volunteer.
LOCATION: Central High School, 2425 Tuxedo St, Detroit, MI 48206
DISTRICT WIDE TITLE I COUNCIL 2023-2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: FACE
Learn about updates regarding the parent involvement policy and the allowable use of Title 1 funds.
LOCATION: Crockett High School, 571 Mack, Detroit, MI 48201
MENTAL HEALTH
PRESENTED BY: FACE
Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences.
LOCATION: Bennett Elementary School
2111 Mullane St, Detroit, MI 48209
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00AM – 10:00PM
PRESENTED BY: BLUCAR
This program is designed to develop the skills that employers want, explore career options, and build job search, workplace and industry specific skills.
LOCATION: Nolan Elementary-Middle School
1150 E Lantz St, Detroit, MI 48203
PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE
9:00AM – 10:00PM
PRESENTED BY: SONNIE DAY
This course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as way to cope, manage stress, and your mental health.
LOCATION: Neinas 6021 McMillan St, Detroit, MI 48209
MENTAL HEALTH
9:00AM – 10:00PM
PRESENTED BY: FACE
Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences.
LOCATION: Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
6021 McMillan St, Detroit, MI 48209
NAVIGATING THE PARENT PORTAL
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: SIS TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Learn how your students are doing in school. Parents will learn how to navigate the PowerSchool Parent Portal to view key students data including grades, attendance, teacher contact information and report cards.
LOCATION: Bunche Preparatory Academy
2715 Macomb St, Detroit, MI 48207
HUSTLE AND FLOW
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: RODNEY DEJOHNETTE
Join FACE while we learn one of this cities most creative ways to decompress, connect with others, and have fun! Participants will learn the latest hustles and line dances from around the city and country!
LOCATION: Carver STEM Academy, 18701 Paul St, Detroit, MI 48228
PICKING A COLLEGE
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: BLUCAR
Students will learn effective strategies on how to find the perfect fit for their child’s educational goals. Parents will receive industry leading tools that will assist them through their journey of finding the right college.
LINK: https://bit.ly/FACEBluCar
HUSTLE AND FLOW
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: RODNEY DEJOHNETTE
Join FACE while we learn one of this cities most creative ways to decompress, connect with others, and have fun! Participants will learn the latest hustles and line dances from around the city and country!
LOCATION: Bagley Elementary School, 8100 Curtis St, Detroit, MI 48221
Thursday, March 21, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: SONNIE DAY
This course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as way to cope, manage stress, and your mental health.
LOCATION: Cooke S.T.E.M. Academy
18800 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
DINNER CLUB
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Enjoy a family style dinner teaching etiquette while you learn about the programs in our district and connect with your school community.
LOCATION: Emerson Middle School
18240 Huntington Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
TRAP YOGA
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO
Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop music to stay motivated.
LOCATION: Southeastern, 3030 Fairview St, Detroit, MI 48214
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: DHS/HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
Learn how human traffickers often target and recruit youth and who to turn to for help in potentially dangerous situations.
LOCATION: Northwestern High School
NARCAN AWARENESS
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: THE YOUTH CONNECTION
This session is designed to provide information to parents and students to explain edibles and fentanyl. We will discuss how they are used, their appeal, the dangers of using them and the side effects, especially for our youth.
LOCATION: Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
2585 Grove St, Detroit, MI 48221
EXAM HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS: 9TH GRADE WEBINAR
5:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT
This session is designed to meet the needs of current 8th grade students applying for admission to 9th grade for Fall 2024. In this webinar, you’ll learn what makes each school unique and how to apply for admissions.
LINK: https://bit.ly/EHS_R2_9th_grade_webinar
Parents are Heroes Parent Engagement Conference
We would like to thank every parent that had an opportunity to attend DPSCD Office of Family and Community Engagement Parents are Heroes Conference on March 23rd at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance.
Click here to view highlights: Watch on Facebook
Helpful Links
F.A.C.E. Gallery
DPSCD Wants Student Leaders!
Contact Information
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Office of Family and Community Engagement
16164 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48235Office: (313) 873-7490
parent.engagement@detroitk12.orgSharlonda Buckman
Assistant Superintendent of Family and Community EngagementJoi Mausi
Senior DirectorKenneth Chapman
Assistant DirectorAngel Fox
Program SupervisorLaci Bosquez
Program SupervisorDavid Wilson
Program Supervisor
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Parent Listening Session
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April 4, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Let's Read Committee Meeting