Rainbow Schools receive grants to enhance parent involvement

Innovative parent involvement projects are being implemented in Rainbow Schools thanks to funding provided by the Ministry of Education’s Parent Engagement Office. Eight Rainbow Schools will share a total of $7,150 in Parents Reaching Out Grants to support School Council initiatives to further engage parents/guardians in their child’s learning.

In addition, the Board’s Parent Involvement Committee has received a regional grant to produce resources on Developing a Growth Mindset. Parents/guardians will gain a greater understanding of their child’s mindset and its importance in building perseverance, confidence and resiliency. Parents/guardians will learn strategies they can use to support mindset development with mathematics homework.

"Parents are important partners in the learning process," said Norm Blaseg, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board. “Research has shown that the involvement of parents and guardians in their child’s education has a positive impact on student achievement and overall school performance.” 

While each project varies from school to school, the initiatives have one thing in common – they are intended to enhance communications between the school and the home and help to create a welcoming environment for parents/guardians.

“We commend School Councils for hosting activities to further engage parents/guardians in Rainbow Schools,” added Director Blaseg. “With their efforts and the support of the Ministry of Education, we have a number of exciting projects taking place in our schools once again this year.”

Adamsdale Public School
Character and Resiliency Initiative
Adamsdale Public School will provide opportunities to encourage parent/guardian participation at the school, focusing on student resiliency and student learning.

Carl A. Nesbitt Public School
Family Math Night
Carl A. Nesbitt Public School will host a numeracy evening to give parents/guardians strategies to support their children’s math learning at home.

Copper Cliff Public School
Character and Well-Being Initiative
Copper Cliff Public School will host an interactive presentation on character development to support parents/guardians in nurturing qualities in their children to support student achievement and well-being.

Ernie Checkeris Public School
Family Math Night
Ernie Checkeris Public School will host a numeracy evening to give parents/guardians strategies to support their children’s math learning at home.

Lansdowne Public School
Supports for Parents
Lansdowne Public School will provide support for transportation, childcare and incidental costs to enable parents/guardians to participate in school meetings, workshops and events to further their children’s learning and success.

Markstay Public School
Health and Wellness Evening
Markstay Public School will host a parent symposium to provide information and resources to support children’s physical and mental well-being.

Monetville Public School
Parent/Child At Home Reading Engagement Program
Monetville Public School will host a literacy afternoon to build home-school partnerships and share strategies with parents to support their children’s learning at home and at school.

Valley View Public School
Family Math Night
Valley View Public School will present a family math night to provide parents/guardians with information on math concepts and how to support their child’s learning of math at home.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.