PreK Parent Committee

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 5 from 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM in the Library

Purpose

The purpose of Miner Elementary PreK Parent Committee is to integrate parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development. The PreK Parent Committee develops relationships with parents and structure services to encourage trust and respectful ongoing two-way communication between staff and parents to create welcoming program environments that incorporate the unique cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds of families in the program and community.

Ways To Make a Difference

Work closely with committee leadership in developing and carrying out daily activities and policies.
Help to plan and conduct special classroom activities and activities for parents and staff.
Make suggestions about how the program could be improved.
Elect two representatives and at least one alternate to serve on the Policy Council.
Discuss problem areas and possible solutions.
Discuss parent issues and other topics of interest in parent meetings.

Leadership

Parent Committee Co-Chairs: Hunter Milhous & John Muir
Head Start Policy Council Representative: Keana Bedney-Wallace
Head Start Parent Advisory Group Representative: Hunter Milhous
DCPS ECE Family Services Coordinator: Jerry Williams (Jerry.williams@k12.dc.gov)*

*Mr. Williams is onsite at Miner on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Thursday, January 9

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM in the PTO Room (Room 143) // PreK Parent Committee Meeting: The PreK Parent Committee will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and the Head Start Policy Council. All ECE parents are welcome to attend.