F.A.C.E - FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
What is F.A.C.E.?
Matheny-Withrow needs your voice, energy and time! The F.A.C.E. team meets monthly to learn and set goals for the year to support student achievement. Our mission as a Family & Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) team at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School is to promote and encourage communication between parents, teachers, administration and the community.
F.A.C.E. Team meetings are normally the second Thursday of each month at 4:45pm in the Community Room.
F.A.C.E Mission
Building Relationships and Partnerships to Support Student Achievement
F.A.C.E Defined
"Springfield Public School District defines Family and Community Engagement as school, family & community partnerships built on trust and meaningful communication that creates strong academic support systems for all students."
F.A.C.E. Principles
Deepen FACE Teams
Enhance Communication
Build a Welcoming Environment
Empower Parents in Decision Making
Interested in Volunteering at Matheny-Withrow?
Step 1: Complete a background check forms:
Step 2: Contact Miss Morris at mmorris@sps186.org or call the school office at 525-3245.
Community Resources
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2-1-1 is a one-stop connection to the local services 24/7, accessible to everyone, toll-free, with multilingual capabilities. Simply dial 2-1-1 or call 1-888-865-9903
Contact Michelle Morris @ 217-891-2838 for additional information or help.
Title I Compact & Policy
Info about Title I
Each Title I school shall develop, with parents, a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement while building partnerships to help children achieve high standards.
If you have not received and signed a compact here at Matheny-Withrow, please contact your child's teacher.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following opportunities, please contact our Parent Educator.
Big Out of the Blues
Lunch time mentors
Noon time clubs/crafts
Office/clerical
Special event decorating
After-school clubs
General volunteering