TWA Parent Challenge!

Parent Involvement! T. Wingate Andrews High School is making a concerted effort to increase

parent involvement! Educational research has concluded that when parents are involved students have:

Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates

Better school attendance

Increased motivation, higher level of self-esteem

Lower rates of suspension

Decreased use of drugs and alcohol

Fewer instances of violent behavior

In an effort to increase parent involvement, we are implementing a parent involvement pledge program. We have work that needs to be done.

What Is a Parent Involvement Pledge?

The Parent Involvement Pledge is a program in which parents commit to volunteering at least ten hours over the course of the school year to sup-port school initiatives.

The Challenge

Over the course of this school year, at least one TWA parent or family mem-ber per student is asked to commit ten (10) volunteer hours. Volunteer op-portunities exist at the school, at home, and in the community. The list on page 3 under Why Volunteer? explains the many activities which qualify.

Make Your Pledge

Completion of the Parent Involvement Pledge will make you a volunteer. Students who return a signed pledge on behalf of their parent( s) will be entered into a raffle for an IPOD shuffle. All parents who volunteer for at least three hours each grading period will be entered into a raffle for movie tickets and a restaurant gift card

T.W.A……..Together We Achieve

JANUARY 2013 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

RED RAIDER PARENT

TWA PRIDE

"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction."

~John F. Kennedy

Dear T. Wingate Andrews Family,

t is hard to believe, but we are just about to complete the first semester of the 2012-2013 school

year! The end of the first semester grading period will be January 18, 2013. Parents, I encourage

you to sit down with your son or daughter and review their academic progress for the first half of

the school year. Now would be a good time to set personal and academic goals with your child as

you review their successes and any areas that need to be addressed on the report card. Grades are

a benchmark of a student’s academic progress but they do not tell the whole story about their abil-

ity and work habits. Be sure to acknowledge your child’s strengths, identify areas for additional

support, and encourage them to utilize the resources provided by the school to reinforce their ef-

forts in achieving academic success.

Our first semester EOC testing will begin Monday, January 14th. In an effort to maximize our stu-

dents’ success, we will continue EOC tutorials afterschool before exams begin, and on each exam

day. Please see the exam day tutorial schedule below and encourage your child to participate in

this valuable opportunity. Bus transportation will be available on each tutorial day.

Monday, January 14th: 2nd Block Tutorials following dismissal

Tuesday, January 15th: 3rd Block Tutorials following dismissal

Wednesday, January 16th: 4th Block Tutorials following dismissal

As always, parents, we need your support! Our combined efforts will help us reach our goals for

our students and our school. Remember, our goals for this school year are:

1) Increase our composite score to 70%.

2) Increase student attendance to 94%.

3) Make AMO (Annual Measurable Objectives).

Thank you for making T. Wingate Andrews the best place to learn! Go Red Raiders!

Rodney H. Wilds

Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

When you volunteer at your children’s school you show your kids that you care about their education

and their school. It also sets the example for your children to follow. When your children observe you

helping out at school it gives them pride in you as a parent and will inspire them to help others. You

will feel good knowing that you have helped the students and the teachers. It gives you the opportunity

to learn about your child’s friends and backgrounds. This puts you in a better position to answer any

questions that your child may ask about diversity or economical differences. You are able to extend the

skills that you have to help out your school and students. Interestingly, you may acquire new skills

that may add to your career or even take you to a new career path. But above all this you get to know

more about your children and how they spend their time during school.

What Counts for Volunteer Hours?

At Home:

Ask your children to explain what they learned in school

Create a homework space in your home

Have a weekly family reading/math night

Purchase items to be used in the classroom

Help your child study for a test/quiz

Check your child’s agenda for assignments and notices

Visit the website and find out one new thing about Andrews HS

At School:

Chaperone at a dance/ field trip

Make a presentation in a classroom

Help organize volunteers

Mentor/tutor a student

Create bulletin boards

Help teachers on teacher’s workdays

Assist in the library

Welcome new families

Picture Day helper

Attend school events

Sign up for a task force

Attend PTA meetings/ events

Assist with sporting events/tournaments

In the Community:

Attend School Committee meetings

Get involved with community groups that help the schools

Participate in community service with your child

Help to get community businesses involved with school events

Hello Red Raiders and Happy New Year!!

Quan Le and Nick Mitchell both won the Guilford County

Schools invitational (Mike Raybon Classic) held at the

Greensboro Coliseum Annex in their weight classes.

Quan Le won at 113 lbs. and Nick Mitchell won at 126 lbs.

A big congratulations goes to Quan Le. He won Most Outstanding

Wrestler at the meet. This means that he was named the best

wrestler in Guilford County.

Paisley Simmons and Nora McKiver did a great job at the NC

Runners Elite Invitational in Winston-Salem. Paisley won the

60 meter dash and Nora won the 55 meter hurdles and fin-

ished fifth in the 60 meter hurdles.

The JV Women’s Basketball Team won their division at the JV

Holiday Classic held at Randleman High School.

The Varsity Women’s Basketball Team finished third in the

Sheetz Holiday Classic.

During the summer Cierra Norris was awarded All-American

status at cheer camp held at NC State and as a reward she was

given the opportunity to perform at the halftime show of the

Capital One Bowl held in Orlando, Florida (Georgia vs. Ne-

braska) yesterday. What an experience.

Congratulations to all of the teams and athletes above on a great

job!

Go Red Raiders!!!

Ben Robinson, CAA

Athletic Director

RED RAIDER ATHLETIC SCHEDULE JANUARY 2013 JANUARY 3,2013 7PM VARISTY WRESTING @ SIMON G. ATKINS

JANUARY 4, 2013 4:30 PM JV W BASKETBALL @ N. DAVIDSON HS

6PM JV M BASKETBALL

JANUARY 7, 2013 6PM VARSITY SWIMMING

@ PAC-6 MEET ASHEBORO YMCA

JANUARY 9, 2013 INDOOR TRACK TBD

JANUARY 11,2013 JV & VARSITY BASKETBALL@SIMON ATKINS

JANUARY 12, 2013 8:30AM VARSITY WRESTLING@RAGSDALE HS

9AM VARSITY WRESTLING@N. DAVIDSON HS

9AM JV WRESTLING @SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH HS

JANUARY 18, 2013 5PM JV BASKETBALL@TRINITY HS

6PM VARSITY BASKETBALL HOME

6PM VARISTY SMIMMING

PAC-6 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

JANUARY 19, 2013 9AM VARSITY WRESTLING

“ JENNINGS WITHERS TOURNAMENT”@ THOMASVILLE HS

JANUARY 21, 2013 VARSITY INDOOR TRACK TBD

JANUARY 22, 2013 5PM JV BASKETBALL@HOME VS RANDLEMAN

6PM VARSITY BASKETBALL@RANDLEMAN HS

JANUARY 23, 2013 4:30PM INDOOR TRACK TBD

JANUARY 24, 2013 7PM VARSITY WRESTLING@RANDLEMAN HS

JANUARY 25, 2013 6PM VARSITY BASKETBALL@CARVER HS

6:30 PM JV BASKETBALL@HOME VS CARVER

Guilford County Council of PTA launched The Real Men Are F.B.I. Program in the 2011

– 2012 school year. The new program focuses on increasing male involvement in our

schools and local PTA units. This program promotes Fathers Being Involved in our

schools and is geared towards fathers, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, and any other

male figure in the community that supports education and student success.

Studies show that students perform better when both mothers and fathers are both

involved in the education of their children. Men and women think differently and bring

different perspectives and skills to school and PTA activities. School communities and

PTA’s thrive when both men and women participate. Yet men remain a largely un-

tapped resource. This program seeks to combat this phenomenon.

The GCC of PTAs urges more men to join T. Wingate Andrews as volunteers in any way

they feel the most comfortable. Increasing male involvement through the Real Men

Are FBI program at Andrews will have a significant impact on our students’ success.

For more information ways you can help, please contact

Chris Herndon or Darren Cason at gccmore12@gmail.com

Students that need help in math, science, history, English, and PSAT/SAT/ACT are encouraged to attend.

Parents please utilize this terrific program. If your child misses school they can makeup time and receive tutoring. It is a phe-nomenal way for our students to stay on track.

RED program days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

The program will run through May 30th 2013.

F. B. I. FATHERS BEING INVOLVED

R E D RAIDERS EXTENDED DAY

GUILFORD PARENT ACADEMY

Guilford Parent Academy provides information and training on a variety of topics for parents, grandparents and family members caring for chil-dren and young people in Guilford County.

Planned by parents and a diverse team of educators and community members, Guilford Parent Academy is designed to help parents help

their children succeed at school and in life.

Parent Academy has partnered with parent education organizations throughout Guilford County to offer free workshops, classes and family learning events at schools and convenient locations. Additionally, par-ents have access to valuable educational resources simply by register-ing with Parent Academy. https://parentacademy.gcsnc.com/

“Children have

never been very

good at listening

to their elders,

but they have

never failed to

imitate them.”

― James

Baldwin

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RED RAIDER PARENT

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The Parent Resource Center (PRC) at TWA was created to provide op-portunities for parents, provide workshops and training, and provide access to GCS and community resources.

By creating these opportunities, it is our belief that we will support an environment that will allow parents, guardians, and families to further support their child’s ability to succeed in school

The TWA Parent Resource Center is committed to:

►Serve: All T. Wingate Andrews parents, families, school staff, agen-cies and the community.

►Provide: support through listening and problem solving with individ-ual families.

►Maintain: a lending library of books, DVDs, journals, educational games and pamphlets to enhance parenting and family interactions and assist TWA in meeting the needs of all children.

►Promote: a working relationship among parents, school staff and the community that fosters successful partnerships to increase educa-tional opportunities for all children.

►Offer: training sessions and resources for parents and school staff for building positive parent/school partnerships

What is the Parent Resource Center ?

State of Our Schools Event

Thursday, January 31st, 2013, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm >

Location : Carolina Theatre (310 S. Greene St., Greensboro)

Join Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green for the annual

State of Our Schools on January, 31, 2013. Superintendent

Green and special guests will update the community on the

district's 2012 Strategic Plan: Achieving Educational Excel-

lence and unveil the district's plan for the next four years.

A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program begins at 6

p.m. The event is free and open to the public

State of Our Schools

IS YOUR CHILD A LEADER OF TOMORROW?

COURAGE…….

Having the

determination to

do the right thing

even when others

don't. Having the

strength to follow

your conscience

rather than the

crowd.

Attempting

difficult things

that are

worthwhile.

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The National Black MBA Association, Piedmont Triad Chap-

ter presents the Leaders of Tomorrow Program aimed at

helping High School Students to develop leadership skills.

The National focus for the LOT Program are:

1. College Preparation

2. Professional and Career Development

3. Leadership and Management

4. Networking

5. Community Engagement

6. Public Speaking

7. Analytical and Critical Thinking

8. Habits and Goal Setting

Applications are being accepted now. Program starts Janu-

ary 12, 2013 and concludes June 15, 2013. Application fee is

$20 for each student. Please share with your children's

school, church groups, Greek affiliations, business organiza-

tions, and other non-profit groups. If anyone is interested in

being a mentor, sponsors, or volunteer this program please

contact Cherisse at 917-620-0313 ASAP!

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

T. Wingate Andrews High School Parent Resource Center cordially invites you to

The Personal Fulfillment Workshop Series

The Personal Fulfillment Series is all about you. What do you desire for yourself?

What moves you-figuring out what you’re great at, what it takes to move forward

and how to succeed.

February 5, 2013 “Find Your Passion “ The first part of figuring out how you want

to spend your one and only life: identifying the activities that make you light up-the

things you love to do .

1st workshop 1:00pm 2nd workshop 6:00pm

February 7, 2013 “Take Stock of Your Strengths” Identifying your true talents is-

n’t always easy. The trick : Let someone else do it for you . Bring a friend to this

fun workshop

1st workshop 1:00pm 2nd workshop 6:00pm

February 21, 2013 “Tap Your Motivation” We all have goals, in this workshop we

create a personal incentive to stick to it. What do you need to stay passionate to

pursue your dreams.

1st workshop 1:00pm 2nd workshop 6:00pm

March 5, 2013 “Go!” Your passion + strengths fueled by motivation= The PLAN

1st workshop 1:00pm 2nd workshop 6:00pm

Adapted from O magazine 4 Step Fulfillment Workbook Nov Issue 2011 Find your True Calling

Parents you are invited to join us for free

sessions about:

Financial Literacy

Health and Wellness

Recognizing and Coping-Mental Health Concerns

How to Advocate for Your Student

Light Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

AGENDA

9:00 AM—9:30 AM BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION

9:30 AM—10:10 AM SESSION I

10:20 AM—11:00 AM SESSION II

11:10 AM—11:50 AM SESSION III

12:00 PM—12:40 PM SESSION IV

12:40 PM—1:00 PM LUNCH

Parents we hope to see you here. Please contact the

counseling department if you have any questions.