Farnsworth  Aerospace 

PreK-4 

What is Family-School  

Compact? 

A Family-School Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how  parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students get the individual support they need to reach and exceed grade-level standards. 

Jointly Developed with Parents 

The parents at Farnsworth Aerospace helped develop this Compact for Achievement.  Schoolwide meetings are held each year to update the compact. Parents are welcome to  contribute comments at any time.  

For more information on the compact, please contact Christine Vang at 651-293-8675. 

Activities to Support Partnerships 

Conferences 

• November 07,  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

• November 09, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

• November 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

• March 26, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

• March 28, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

• March 29, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Minnesota Statute 181.9412 Subd. 2 states, “An employer must grant an  employee leave of up to 16 hours during any 12-month period to attend school  conferences or school-related activities related to the employee’s child…with  reasonable prior notice of the leave and make a reasonable effort to schedule the  leave so as not to disrupt unduly the operations of the employer.” 

Parent Workshops 

• Open House Night-August 31,2023 4pm-6pm

• STEAM Title 1/Family Night—October 5 

• New Student Orientation-Spring 2024 

• Space Day— May 2024 

• Hmong American Day— Spring 2024

Farnsworth School Organization (FSO) 

• Second Monday of the Month, 6:00 PM 

  Visit Classroom Day

•Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit their child’s classroom any day of the week.  Please let the office know you will be visiting. 

Communicating about Learning 

Farnsworth Aerospace is committed to communicating regularly with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to communicate are: 

• Farnsworth School Website 

• Phone Calls and/or Emails 

• Automated Call 

• Newsletters 

• Teachers will give parents their school phone number and email at the start of the  

school year. 

Do you have questions about your child’s progress?  Parents can contact their child’s teacher.

SPPS Achieves Long-Term  Outcomes

• Decrease disparities in achievement based on race, ethnicity, culture, and identity

• Increase the achievement of students receiving special education services

•   Improve kindergarten readiness

•   Increase academic growth in reading and math for all students 

• Prepare all graduates for college,  career, and life 

School Goals 

More information at spps.org/scip 

MCA—Reading SMART Goal: 

The percentage of 3^rd and 4th-grade students scoring proficient or higher in reading will be xxx to xxx by Spring 2024 as measured by the MCA. 

MCA—Math SMART Goal: 

The percentage of 3^rd and 4th-grade students scoring proficient or higher in math will increase from xxx to xxx by Spring 2024 as measured by the MCA.

Teachers, Parents, Guardians, Student-Together for Success

Teacher Section 

The PreK-4th grade teams will work with students and their families to support student’s success in reading and math. Some of our key  connections with families will be: 

• The monthly newsletter will feature activities for building oral language. 

• A web page that has links to family-friendly websites for building reading and math skills.

• Encourage Family Nights

• Encourage nightly reading

At Home 

Farnsworth Aerospace parents joined the staff to develop ideas about how families can support students’ success in reading and math.  

• Attend Family Engagement Nights throughout the school year.

• Look for the class newsletter each month and check out the school website at https://www.spps.org/farnsworth 

• Check student’s backpacks and folders every night

• Check Seesaw or Schoology for your child’s teacher’s message
  

Parent Involvement Guide 

Farnsworth staff and parents developed ideas about how they can succeed in school and reach for the stars in math and reading. Parents thought of the following ideas to make connections between learning at home and  school:  

• Volunteer/attend school events, conferences, field trips, classrooms and FSO • Utilize school resources: Farnsworth website, Farnsworth newsletter, class newsletters • Connect and communicate with your child’s teacher regularly for information on: reading and math  

goals, class assignments, school/class events and with incorporating ways to engage students at home • At home: Limit screen time, make sure your child gets adequate sleep every night and take advantage  of teachable moments

PDF Version:

23-24 Farnsworth Family-School Compact

1290 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106

 Farnsworth.spps.org

651-293-8675