This year, EMSA's Hispanic population increased but the Black population decreased.  Outreach efforts will be targeted to reach Black families--EMSA's partnership with HAE will help promote this.  Our Asian population also decreased; however, many families marked two races which may encompass some Asian families as well as Black families.

Sarah will update the numbers when SIS reports complete--around 1st week of school.

Still have 206 on waitlist--continues to grow even as we pull from it.

Over 70 kindergartners on the waitlist.

 

Project Backpack:  24 applications
HopeFest:  25-30 applications
National Night Out: 3, but many families already on the list or attending the school



 

To Do:  set Open House dates ASAP 
To Do:  Arrange school tour with Hispanic community leader, such as Armida.

August 17, Summer BBQ Back to School Bash 12-4, Sarah to head-up, Kerry to bring table.

Salvation Army Fall Fest

Salvation Army Christmas Give Away

HAE Bike Give Away--what would be best "give-away" for kids/families; check with Martell

Preschool visits and Head Start (we have several families from 2 Rivers Head Start), The Centre, preschool on Raymond St
IDEA:  invite preschool directors to visit & tour EMSA

TO DO:  sign up for Elgin Hispanic Network--attend lunches

Look at partnering with churches, mosques, temples.
    --Kimberly, Sarah, Kerry/Mel follow up with connections 

Dia del niños--Typically April 30 (Tuesday), but considering hosting on a Saturday, bring in a few community partners, reward MPAC members for bringing in a new family
 

Message from Board 2019 waiting for final approval--then will send to parents and put on website.