Parent Resources

PURPOSE:      Tulsa Public Schools shall promote parent involvement in all schools as mandated by Title I, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and work as equal partners with parents in providing quality learning experiences for every student, every day, without exception. 

The Board and the McClure Elementary community believe and acknowledge that parent involvement raises the academic achievement level of students. Additionally, parents become empowered, teacher morale improves and communities grow stronger when parents take an active role in educating their children. To this end, schools shall involve parents in the education of their children at all grades levels. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall provide coordination, technical assistance and other support necessary to assist all schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance. Public Law 107-110, No Child Left Behind; section 1118-Title I Parent Involvement establishes that to build capacity for parent involvement within schools, a district is to “develop jointly with, agree on with, and distribute to parents of participating children a written Parent Involvement Policy”. 

Building Parents Capacity for Involvement 

The Board and the McClure Elementary School community believes that empowering parents to insist on improvement and giving schools extra incentive to do so and by giving parents options regarding their children’s education helps the district to realize its vision to become the “District of Choice” for patrons of the community. As a result of this belief, the Board shall create an environment of supportive and collaborative parent involvement. 

1. Program Information for Parents: Tulsa Public Schools shall provide assistance to parents of all children in understanding such topics as the state’s academic content and achievement standards, the assessments being used, the requirements of Title 1, Part A, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and how to monitor their children’s progress and work with educators to improve their achievement. 
   
   McClure Elementary School Plan 
   
   Meet the Teacher Open House 
   Grade level pamphlets given at Meet the Teacher Open House, and to new families throughout the year, that display who the teachers are Parent/Teacher Conferences twice a year 
   School Improvement Plan available for parents
   Parent Information Bulletins
    
2. Materials and Training: Tulsa Public Schools shall provide materials and training, such as literacy training and training on how to use technology, to help parents work with their children to improve achievement. 
   
   McClure Elementary School Plan 
   Teacher-made activities focusing on skill being taught to be used at home 
   Flash cards for math skill practice at home 
   Teachers will communicate with parents on where to find practice materials 
    
3. Educate Educators: Tulsa Public Schools shall educate teachers, pupil services personnel, principals and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs and build ties between parents and the school. 
   
   McClure Elementary School Plan 
   Support(ongoing) in parent involvement for all staff 
   Partnership w/teacher and parent to create Reading Sufficiency learning plans for their student 
    
4. Preschool Coordination: Tulsa Public Schools shall “to the extent feasible and appropriate,” coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs with Head Start, Even Start, and other preschool programs, and conduct other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children. 
   
   McClure Elementary School Plan 
   Sharing of staff and facilities with Head Start 
   Transition activities for 4 year old students from Head Start beginning in January each year 
   Transition meetings with parents of 4 year olds on IEPs, and in F&CS therapy 
    
5. Understandable Communication: Tulsa Public Schools shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings and other activities is sent to the parents of all children in a format, and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand. 
   
   McClure Elementary School Plan 
   Certified TPS interpreters for Spanish
   Language Line Access 
   Newsletters and interpret for conferences 
    
6. Other Requested Activities: Tulsa Public Schools shall provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as parents may request. 
   
   McClure Elementary School Plan 
   Yearly surveys of parents about what activities they desire 
   Notification to parents in the school Newsletter for  PTO recruitment and activities/ talent shows 
   Classroom or school-wide teams to compete against each other to “win” popcorn or ice cream socials for attendance, homework turn in, and completion. 
   Musical or school events performed by students

Vision Statement

Engaging, inspiring, and empowering every student to become a life-long learner and contributing global citizen.

Mission Statement

At McClure we operate as a family. Our educational environment will foster relationships, rigor, community, and joy. We build meaningful, trusting, and forgiving relationships. We work hard and put students first in everything we do. We collaborate with community partners to bring new opportunities to students and their families. We will inspire our students to become inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals who positively contribute to our local and global communities.

 

Families and Community Members - What will our families and community say and do throughout the school year?

Relationships	Community	Rigor	Joy
Our families and community members will feel a sense of partnership in their children’s education.	Our families and community members will have frequent communication and feel welcomed at McClure.	Our families and community members will have ownership in students’ academic gains through mentoring, tutoring and volunteerism.	Our families and community members will feel valued and happy to engage with the school.

Teachers - What will our teachers do and say throughout the school year?

Relationships	Community	Rigor	Joy
Our teachers will know students by assessing them academically, building relationships, and inquiring about their students as learners and people.    Our teachers will engage students through sharing their own personal interests and experiences.    Our teachers will operate with collaboration and partnerships.	Our teachers will seek the voices of the community and commit to representing them in the work.    Our teachers will increase self-awareness and build conviction in social justice, leading to challenging inequity.	Our teachers will plan and execute conceptual lessons that engage students rigorously in the content.    Our teachers will build their reflective practice through authentic analysis of their teaching decisions and student work, continuously improving their practice.	Our teachers will feel like they can be themselves at McClure.   Our teachers will create a joyful, celebratory, and fun classroom environment.    Our teachers will feel connected to our overall vision.

Legal Reference: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, Title I 

Revised 9/27/2021

District Involvement Information

• Stay Connected - TPS social media and smartphone app
• Tulsa Council of PTAs
• National PTA
• Booster Clubs/PTAs sanctioned organizations
• Parents as Teachers
• Student and Family Guide to Success (includes the Behavior Response Plan)
• Achieving. Classroom Excellence (ACE) Parental Curriculum Choice Letter
• Logrando la Excelencia en el Salón de Clases Carta hacia los Padres para la Selección de Currículo
• Parent Guide | Guía para Padres
• Parents Right To Know | El Derecho a Saber de los Padres
• Parent and Family Engagement Policy
• Educational Surrogate Parents Program
  • All students need parental support to succeed. The Educational Surrogate Parents Program responds to the need for support and representation of students with disabilities whose parents are not available. This program relies on the commitment of volunteers who support a student's education by advocating for him/her to ensure that the student receives a free and appropriate public education. 

Be Generous With Praise

Observe your child carefully and comment on the things that are done well. When you see an area that needs improvement, find a positive way to talk about it with your child.

Encourage "Personal Best"

Help your child by encouraging him or her to do the best in school and at home. Remember, "personal best" does not mean "perfect," and learning does not always mean getting high grades. Children, like adults, need the freedom to make mistakes and to learn from them.

Make Learning A Priority

Your attitude toward school attendance, education, and involvement in the school makes a strong and lasting impression on your child. By example, show your child that learning is a priority.

Show Interest In School Work

• Talk about school each day;
• Ask to see classwork;
• Have your child read aloud to you;
• Read to and with your child from a variety of material in your first language;
• Encourage your child to discuss new ideas and opinions;
• Show appreciation for good efforts;
• Offer suggestions for success; and
• Help your child use the following strategies to improve performance in school:
  • Read the assignment when it is given.
  • Keep a list of new vocabulary words.
  • Proofread assignments to catch errors before writing a final draft.
  • Review notes before a test.
  • Schedule study time.
  • Set up an area for homework away from noise and distractions.
  • Post a family calendar that schedules school project deadlines, after-school activities, mid-term dates, exam periods, and report card dates.

• Help your child plan an activity to celebrate it with the entire family.
• Make tonight a 'No TV' night with your family. Ask your child to help select games or stories and spend some quality time with them.
• Help boost your child's self-esteem by taking pride in their achievements and accomplishments on a daily basis.
• Put on a history play with your child. Help them learn about important events in world history or even your own family history.
• Make learning to write letters and numbers fun for your child. Roll playdough or clay into long thin worms and ask them to create letters and numbers.
• Ask your child to help make lunch, then ask them to pick a spot in the park so that you can share lunch together.
• Take the family out to a water park. Help your child put on sunscreen and explain the importance of protecting their skin.
• Go to the park and take a nature hike with your child. Ask them to point out different animals and what they need to survive (i.e. food, shelter etc.).
• Prior to the first day of school each year, help your child make a 'countdown to school' calendar. Ask them to cross off each day at bedtime.
• Encourage your child to make a 'to do' list. Help them make a list of things that they would like to accomplish, then check the items once completed.
• To cool off on a hot day, visit a community pool with your child. 
• Take your child shopping for school supplies. Ask them to brainstorm a list of things that they will need for school.
• Help your child make a kite. They can decorate it themselves and fly it at the park.
• Teach your child about recycling. Show them how to recycle items such as paper, glass, and aluminium.
• Take your child to a petting zoo. Later, ask them to draw pictures of the animals that they saw.
• Visit the library with your child often. Encourage them to borrow books about a different country to learn about the people, cultures, and customs of that country.
• On a rainy day, set up a tent with your child in the living room. They can pretend to be a forest ranger.
• Help your child practice their math skills by asking them to add up all the change in your pocket or purse.
• Teach your child about the importance of preserving nature. Help them plant a tree in your yard and explain how littering harms the environment.
• On a large piece of construction paper, help your child write their name vertically. Using each letter, help them write words that describe their personality.
• Make car trips fun for your child. Play a game and ask them to point out license plates, billboards, and interesting road signs.
• Tell your child that you love them today and every day.
• Help your child create and design their own phone book . Make a list of their friends names, addresses, and phone numbers.
• How much does your child know about their family history? On a map, trace where your family is from and help your child create a family tree.
• Help your child write a letter to a grandparent or friend. Explain the importance of keeping in touch with loved ones.
• To prepare for the first day of school each year, help your child get back in 'school mode'. Ask them to research a famous painter on the internet, then get out the paint and let them express themselves through art.
• Teach your child about textures - ask them to find objects outdoors that are smooth, shiny, slimy, or round.
• Suggest that your child write a poem for a friend, then have them mail it to their friend as a 'just because' gift.
• Encourage your child to make journal entries and keep track of their experiences each school year.
• Before school starts, host a back to school party for some of your child's friends.
• Help your child prepare for school and talk to them about setting personal goals this year.