August/September Jaguar Parent Newsletter

Welcome to the STEAM Academy @ Burke Developing the "Ideal Jaguar" is a team effort between educators and parents. We hope this newsletter gives you some information that will make it easier for you to stay informed about what your child is working on in school and how you can help.

How Can I Help My Child Succeed @ STEAM? Make sure he/she is in school every day. Make sure he/she is prepared with all necessary materials every day. Check your child's agenda every day. I Log in to Parent Portal and check on your child's progress regularly. (If you don't have an account, click on this link to request the necessary information for creating an account.) Communicate with your child's teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Visit our website regularly for important updates and information Follow us on Facebook

New Communication Tool ERUSD has a new communication platform for teachers, students, and parents. This new platform is called Signal Kit. It provides a secure, simple and manageable place for parents, students, and teachers to connect. Parents can access this new tool via their Parent Portal Account. Simply log in to your account and click on the "Communications" tab. Below are some helpful forms and videos that will give you an overview of the new system.

Signal Kit Training Doc - English Signal Kit Training Doc - Spanish

Upcoming Events Back to School Night - 8/30, 5-7:30pm Minimum Day - 9/1, students released at 12pm. Labor Day Holiday, No school on 9/4. STEAM Parent Academy - 1st Session on 9/14 @ 6pm in the cafeteria

Hispanic Outreach Task Force Parent Education Task Force The 17th Annual Parent Education Conference, hosted by the Hispanic Outreach Taskforce and Whittier City School District along with various organizations, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Katherine Edwards Middle School. The objective of the Parent Education Conference is to instill in Latino parents and their student(s) the importance of completing high school and graduating from a college or university. The conference will provide attendees with informational workshops on the college application process, financial aid for college, academic support and additional resources for students. Interested in participating? Click on the event button below. Limited space available. Conference spots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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