At Pioneer Springs we believe that a strong school-home partnership is a cornerstone of effective education. To support families in building this partnership, Pioneer Springs hosts monthly Pioneer 101 family education events. Family members of all ages are welcome to attend. If you have questions about
these events, or would like to request a topic, contact Heidi Magi ([email protected]).
these events, or would like to request a topic, contact Heidi Magi ([email protected]).
This year’s events include:
Building a Strong Home-School Partnership
Tuesday, October 1 at 5 pm in the Music Room
How can families, teachers, and school staff work together to ensure an excellent academic experience for all students? What does strong communication look like? What services does Pioneer Springs offer to students who need extra support?
RSVP here.
Building Strong Readers
Tuesday, October 22 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What steps can families take to build a culture of reading at home? What is the Science of Reading, and how do we use the Science of Reading to teach literacy at Pioneer Springs? How well is my student reading, and how can I support my student?
Meeting Each Student’s Individual Academic Needs
Tuesday, November 12 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What is Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), how, and why does every student participate? How does MTSS support the growth of each student? How do I know what kind of intervention my student is receiving under MTSS? How can I support MTSS at home?
Parent & Family Forum
Tuesday, December 10 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What questions do you have about Pioneer SPrings? Families will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting, and we will answer questions at the forum.
Building Strong Mathematical & Scientific Thinkers Through Play
Tuesday, January 7 at 5 pm in the Music Room (Tentative)
What kinds of thinking and knowledge do students need in order to become strong mathematical and scientific thinkers? How can play foster this kind of understanding? What can families do at home to support math and STEM learning for students of all ages?
An Introduction to Thinking Maps
Tuesday, February 11 in the Music Room (tentative)
Did you know that all Pioneer Springs classrooms use Thinking Maps, a powerful graphic tool that supports critical thinking? Learn more about Thinking Maps, and how you can employ them at home, at this family information session.
Writer’s Workshop For Families
Tuesday, March 18 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
Writing is crucial for communication, self expression, and the development of critical thinking. What can families do at home to support a love of writing? Join us to explore the joys of writing!
What Comes Next?: Transitioning to 1st grade, late elementary, middle school, high school and beyond
Tuesday, April 8 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
Is your student preparing to transition to a new phase of learning next school year, or are you simply thinking ahead? Join us to learn how Pioneer Springs supports students through learning transitions, and prepares students for post-secondary education, employment and service.
Parent & Family Forum
Tuesday, April 29 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What questions do you have about Pioneer SPrings? Families will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting, and we will answer questions at the forum.
Do the Summer Stride to Avoid the Summer Slide
Tuesday, May 13 at 5 pm in the Music Room
Did you know that students who do not read or participate in academic activities over the summer can lose up to 20% of the academic gains they made during the school year? At this Pioneer 101 event we will share fun, student direct activities that you can do as a family over the summer support academics achievement, cultivate curiosity, and connect with nature.
Tuesday, October 1 at 5 pm in the Music Room
How can families, teachers, and school staff work together to ensure an excellent academic experience for all students? What does strong communication look like? What services does Pioneer Springs offer to students who need extra support?
RSVP here.
Building Strong Readers
Tuesday, October 22 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What steps can families take to build a culture of reading at home? What is the Science of Reading, and how do we use the Science of Reading to teach literacy at Pioneer Springs? How well is my student reading, and how can I support my student?
Meeting Each Student’s Individual Academic Needs
Tuesday, November 12 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What is Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), how, and why does every student participate? How does MTSS support the growth of each student? How do I know what kind of intervention my student is receiving under MTSS? How can I support MTSS at home?
Parent & Family Forum
Tuesday, December 10 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What questions do you have about Pioneer SPrings? Families will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting, and we will answer questions at the forum.
Building Strong Mathematical & Scientific Thinkers Through Play
Tuesday, January 7 at 5 pm in the Music Room (Tentative)
What kinds of thinking and knowledge do students need in order to become strong mathematical and scientific thinkers? How can play foster this kind of understanding? What can families do at home to support math and STEM learning for students of all ages?
An Introduction to Thinking Maps
Tuesday, February 11 in the Music Room (tentative)
Did you know that all Pioneer Springs classrooms use Thinking Maps, a powerful graphic tool that supports critical thinking? Learn more about Thinking Maps, and how you can employ them at home, at this family information session.
Writer’s Workshop For Families
Tuesday, March 18 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
Writing is crucial for communication, self expression, and the development of critical thinking. What can families do at home to support a love of writing? Join us to explore the joys of writing!
What Comes Next?: Transitioning to 1st grade, late elementary, middle school, high school and beyond
Tuesday, April 8 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
Is your student preparing to transition to a new phase of learning next school year, or are you simply thinking ahead? Join us to learn how Pioneer Springs supports students through learning transitions, and prepares students for post-secondary education, employment and service.
Parent & Family Forum
Tuesday, April 29 at 5 pm in the Music Room (tentative)
What questions do you have about Pioneer SPrings? Families will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting, and we will answer questions at the forum.
Do the Summer Stride to Avoid the Summer Slide
Tuesday, May 13 at 5 pm in the Music Room
Did you know that students who do not read or participate in academic activities over the summer can lose up to 20% of the academic gains they made during the school year? At this Pioneer 101 event we will share fun, student direct activities that you can do as a family over the summer support academics achievement, cultivate curiosity, and connect with nature.
