Information for Parents
Parent Engagement
Castle Heights Elementary Family Engagement
Volunteer at School: Together, We Multiple Our Positive Impact
H² (Heights Helpers) is Castle Heights Elementary parent volunteer initiative designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school while supporting our students, staff, and Noble Knight culture.
At Castle Heights, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone thrives. Learners today, leaders tomorrow. Through H² Heights Helpers, parents, grandparents, and community members can support family engagement, student success, literacy, healthy habits, attendance, and positive school culture.
Our Focus
H² Heights Helpers supports Castle Heights’ family engagement goals by encouraging:
Volunteer at School: Together, We Multiple Our Positive Impact
H² (Heights Helpers) is Castle Heights Elementary parent volunteer initiative designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school while supporting our students, staff, and Noble Knight culture.
At Castle Heights, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone thrives. Learners today, leaders tomorrow. Through H² Heights Helpers, parents, grandparents, and community members can support family engagement, student success, literacy, healthy habits, attendance, and positive school culture.
Our Focus
H² Heights Helpers supports Castle Heights’ family engagement goals by encouraging:
- Attendance: All Day, Every Day
- Healthy Habits: Strong minds need strong bodies
- Literacy: Be a leader, be a reader
- Community Involvement: Families and school working together
Together, we multiply our impact. Castle Heights Elementary is grateful for the families and community members who partner with us to support every Noble Knight.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Morning Reader
Help grow a love of reading in our students by starting the day with a book and a positive connection.
Time: 7:00–7:30 a.m.
Contact: Staci Smith [email protected]
Playground Partners
Help students learn positive play the Noble Knight Way by encouraging kind words, including others, good sportsmanship, and safe play during outdoor recess.
Time: Outdoor recess blocks
Contact: Megan Braundmeier [email protected]
Table Talk Knights
Help students grow conversation skills, kindness, and positive lunchroom manners through meaningful discussion and positive social interaction during lunch.
Time: During grade-level lunch blocks
Contact: Christin Christman [email protected] Ashley Arledge [email protected]
Title 1 Site Committee:
Julie Benson, Principal
Marcie Polk, Assistant Principal
Chelsea Gentry, Learning Leader
Shelby Allen, Title 1
Heather Campbell, ELL Interventionist
Carlie McBroom, K Teacher
Valerie Horne, Grade 1 Teacher
Teresa Cron, Grade 2 Teacher
Lilly Hibdon, Grade 3 Teacher
Jodi Ward, Grade 4 Teacher
Kathie Prybilla, Grade 5 Teacher
Tina Amelunke, Related Arts
Eve Southworth, Parent
David Freeman, Community Member
Annual Title I Meeting
Every year, families have the chance to understand the purpose and funding of Title I. Castle Heights Elementary is a Title I school, meaning that all students can benefit from federally funded teachers and budgeted funds for supplies, equipment, and parent engagement events. Details about the meeting date and time are shared annually through digital platforms (Edlio Messenger) and the school website.
Every year, families have the chance to understand the purpose and funding of Title I. Castle Heights Elementary is a Title I school, meaning that all students can benefit from federally funded teachers and budgeted funds for supplies, equipment, and parent engagement events. Details about the meeting date and time are shared annually through digital platforms (Edlio Messenger) and the school website.
Purpose of Parental Engagement Plan and Actions in Place
At our school, we strongly believe that a solid partnership between the school and home is crucial for student success in all aspects. To improve our support and communication with families, we gather data from surveys at family engagement events and through an online survey sent to all parents in the spring. The feedback we receive helps us enhance our communication methods, instructional effectiveness, and family engagement opportunities.
At our school, we strongly believe that a solid partnership between the school and home is crucial for student success in all aspects. To improve our support and communication with families, we gather data from surveys at family engagement events and through an online survey sent to all parents in the spring. The feedback we receive helps us enhance our communication methods, instructional effectiveness, and family engagement opportunities.
Academics
In partnership with parents and teachers, we understand the importance of continual support for home learning and the need for clear, consistent, and easily accessible communication.
Our School, Family, Student Compact outlines our school's commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders. It will be available online and posted by the office. For those who prefer a paper copy, please contact the main office for assistance.
In addition to in-person learning, we provide access to educational programs used throughout the school year. We deliver rigorous instruction that adheres to the state’s standards for all grade levels. Below are the links to the district and state sites for standards and pacing.https://www.tn.gov/education/instruction/academic-standards.html
Information is also available on the LSSD website. https://lssd.org/
In partnership with parents and teachers, we understand the importance of continual support for home learning and the need for clear, consistent, and easily accessible communication.
Our School, Family, Student Compact outlines our school's commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders. It will be available online and posted by the office. For those who prefer a paper copy, please contact the main office for assistance.
In addition to in-person learning, we provide access to educational programs used throughout the school year. We deliver rigorous instruction that adheres to the state’s standards for all grade levels. Below are the links to the district and state sites for standards and pacing.https://www.tn.gov/education/instruction/academic-standards.html
Information is also available on the LSSD website. https://lssd.org/
Universal Screeners/Benchmarks will assess skill and standard mastery to determine student placement for reteaching, or remediation. Parents will receive notifications about their child’s performance and related academic support through various methods, such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, Skyward Family Access, and report cards.