Engagement

Parent Engagement

Hello everyone, my name is Kesha Nave. This is my 2nd school year here at Gilbert Elementary and I am still absolutely loving it.  A little about me is that I grew up here in LaFayette. I attended Naomi Elementary, LaFayette Middle and High School class of 2012. I went  to Dalton State College after graduating, then later transferred to GNTC where I got my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I worked at a daycare while going to school then after I got my degree I went to work at South Walker Headstart for about 5 years. I took a small break from working with kiddos, but at about 7 months pregnant with my 1st child I got the call about this Family Engagement position! I have my niece who is 13 now and my first son who is 1 and a very loving and wonderful partner. We also have 2 dogs. Go Ramblers and Go Georgia Bulldogs! This job has been a blessing. I love the organization and the planning that it entails. Most importantly I love being able to help support these kiddos and families!

 

Kesha Nave

keshanave@walkerschools.org

706-638-2432

Gilbert Elementary School believes that Family Engagement means the participation of parents in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other schools activities, including

  • Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;

  • Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;

  • Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

Gilbert Elementary School will take the following measures to promote and support parents as an important foundation of the school in order to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:

  • Ensure that all information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is published in a language you can understand, and posted on the school website and included in the monthly newsletter for all parents.

  • Share information on the school website and newsletter for parents to understand the school’s academic standards and assessments as well as the ways parents can monitor their child’s progress and work with educators.

  • Communicate with all families and the community on a regular basis regarding school wide events and activities, such as phone messages, flyers, and newsletters.

  • Work with our parents to develop relevant trainings and helpful presentations to educate our staff on the importance of parental involvement and how to support student learning.

  • Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents at meetings and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.

  • Collaborate with community leaders and business groups to increase participation and awareness of the school parental involvement plan and activities.

  • Listen and respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parental involvement activities like childcare and transportation.

  • Offer literacy and computer classes for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.