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North Lamar ISD’s Proposition A will be on the November 4th ballot. Proposition A addresses teacher and staff pay, technology upgrades, athletic, band, and CTE program equipment, transportation needs and facility upkeep. Early voting is October 20-31. Election Day is November 4, 2025.

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Early Childhood Family Engagement Plan

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Our Philosophy

At North Lamar ISD, we believe that a child’s early learning journey is enriched through strong partnerships between families and educators. Our Pre-K Parent and Family Engagement Philosophy is rooted in the understanding that parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers. By fostering meaningful relationships, we aim to create an inclusive, nurturing, and collaborative environment that supports each child’s academic, social, and emotional development.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to inspire a strong, collaborative partnership between families and educators that nurtures each child’s potential, fosters a love for learning, and builds a foundation for lifelong success.

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Our Mission

Together, we aim to create a foundation of trust, respect, and collaboration that supports every child’s success in Pre-K and beyond.

2025-2026 Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan

“The mutual responsibility of families, schools and communities to build relationships to support student learning and achievement, support family well-being and the continuous learning and development of children, families, and educators. Family engagement is fully integrated in the child’s educational experience and is both culturally and linguistically appropriate.” Texas Administrative Code §102.1003.

North Lamar ISD PreK Program Goals

  • Empower Parents & Families

    Provide parents and families with resources, skills, and opportunities to actively engage in their child’s learning both at home and in the classroo

  • Build Strong Partnerships

    Create a welcoming community where parents and educators work together to support student growth and ensure a smooth home-to-school transition.

  • Promote Lifelong Learning

    Foster a love for learning through open communication, cultural understanding, and shared experiences that celebrate each child’s unique strengths.

  • Encourage Participation

    Create a welcoming community where parents and educators work together to support student growth and ensure a smooth home-to-school transition.

Engaging Families

  • Transparent communications allow school personnel to create a safe and respectful environment to promote supportive interaction between households.

    • Meet the Teacher (before school begins)
    • Back-to-school Information Packets
    • Back-to-school Information Night
    • Weekly Classroom Newsletters to Parents/Guardians
    • ESL Classes
    • Parent Needs Surveys
    • Parent/Guardian Conferences 
    • Parent/Guardian Bright Beginnings 
    • Parent/Guardian Teacher Organization (PTO)
    • Grandparents Day Luncheon
    • Thanksgiving Luncheon
    • Holiday Classroom Celebrations
    • End of Year Celebrations 
    • Literacy, Social Studies, Science and Math Days for Students and Families
    • Boosterthon (Family Walk/Run)
    • Counselor/Social Worker Availability for Parents/Guardians
    • Title I Policy and Impact
    • Pre-K-Kindergarten Registration, Signing Day
    • Other Events Including Book Fairs and More

  • NLISD will build strategic partnerships with community organizations to leverage community resources for caregivers through the community resources and ongoing district wide events.

     

  • Throughout the year, participation in district and school-wide decision-making empowers caregivers as their child’s first teacher and advocate.

    Parent/Guardians have access to teachers and administration to express views and receive information:

    • Parent/Guardian Surveys
    • Weekly Newsletters 
    • Social Media Posts
    • ParentSquare
    • Parent Conferences
    • Meetings
    • Phone Conferences
    • Open-Door Policy by Administration

    Parents/Guardians have opportunities to express their views through public forums:

    • Parent/Guardian Surveys
    • PTO
    • Parent Conferences
    • Meetings
    • Phone Conferences
    • District Surveys
    • Website
    • Open-Door Policy by Administration

  • Caregivers have multiple opportunities to learn about student progress and ways to support success at home. Caregivers also have personal extended learning opportunities.

     

    • Meet the Teacher (Before School Begins)
    • Back-to-school Information Packets
    • Back-to-school Information Night
    • Weekly Classroom Newsletters to Parents/Guardians
    • ESL Classes
    • Parent Needs Surveys
    • Parent/Guardian Conferences

    • Parent/Guardian Bright Beginnings Sessions

    • Parent/Guardian Teacher Organization (PTO)

    • Literacy, Social Studies, Science and Math Nights for Students and Families

    • Counselor/ Social Worker Availability for Parents/Guardians

    • Title I Policy and Impact

    • Pre-K-Kindergarten Signing Day

    • Parent Connection, Book Fairs, and More

  • Prekindergarten teaching staff participate in professional development opportunities to support and use culturally diverse, culturally relevant, and culturally responsive family engagement strategies and enhance instruction.

    NLISD develops staff skills in evidence-based practices that support families in meeting their children’s learning benchmarks with practices and trainings such as:

    • Pre-K Guidelines
    • District Level Trainings
    • Instructional Coach Support
    • Region VIII Training and Instructional Support
    • & Other individualized Professional Development Opportunities

  • Ongoing campus/district needs assessment cycle will seek input to improve the quality of instruction, climate, and family engagement.

    • Parent Survey Input
    • District/Campus Improvement Committee 
    • PTO 
    • Parent Volunteers 
    • Parental Involvement and Input at Academic Days, PTO Meetings, Events, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and more
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • District/Campus/Title I Surveys
    • District Performance Report

Bright Beginnings

Building confident learners from the start.
Bright Beginnings is North Lamar ISD’s family-centered readiness program designed to support parents and caregivers in preparing their children for Pre-K and Kindergarten success. Through hands-on activities, guided learning experiences, and resources that families can use at home, Bright Beginnings strengthens early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills while fostering meaningful parent–child connections. Each session focuses on purposeful play and practical strategies to help families lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning.  All sessions begin at 10 am. 

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What is A Family Engagement Plan?

Some of a child’s most important cognitive development happens during their preschool years. By taking an active role in the early childhood education process, families can help ensure their child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential.

Family Engagement helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children, and helps children perform better when they are in school.

It is essential for families to support the learning that happens in the preschool settings at home as well. Families who are in tune with what is happening in their child’s preschool classroom are better able to establish a connection between what is learned at school and what takes place in the home. This connection is a key component of a child’s development and supports further learning.

 

Not only does family engagement help extend teaching outside the classroom; it creates a more positive experience for children and helps children perform better when they are in school.

In accordance with TEA's High Quality Prekindergarten Program, our department with staff and families, created a Family Engagement Plan to promote appropriate early learning practices supported by the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.

NLISD, in accordance with the House Bill 3 High-Quality Prekindergarten guidelines, created a High-Quality Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan to promote partnership between our school, families, and community to ensure the successful outcomes for our youngest learners in prekindergarten programs. Collaboratively, we all share the responsibility to encourage and support initiatives, activities, and practices that enhance the success of student learning and achievement.

North Lamar ISD is here to support you! Please contact us if you are in need of assistance.

View 2025-2026 PreK Family Engagement Plan Here

 

Contact Information for Families:

Aaron Parker Elementary-903.732.3066

Everett Elementary-903.737.2081

Primary Contact: Melissa Allen, Director of Parent and Family Engagement

mallen@northlamar.net, 903-737-2000 ext 2014

Thank You for your Parent & Community Engagement and Support

North Lamar ISD Prek Program Goals: 

 

1. Empower Parents & Families: Provide parents and families with resources, skills, and

opportunities to actively engage in their child’s learning both at home and in the

classroom.

2. Build Strong Partnerships: Cultivate a welcoming school community where parents,

caregivers, and educators work together to support student growth, ensuring a seamless

transition from home to school.

3. Promote Lifelong Learning: Instill a love for learning by encouraging open

communication, cultural understanding, and shared experiences that celebrate each

child’s individual strengths and needs.

4. Encourage Participation: Offer diverse and inclusive opportunities for parents to be

involved in decision-making, classroom activities, and educational events, creating a

sense of shared responsibility and pride in the educational process.