Family Engagement at ASCEND
When families and schools grow together, students flourish.
At ASCEND, families are not just participants — they are partners, co-creators, and powerful advocates for their children’s education. We believe in shared leadership, open communication, and a deep commitment to building trust through community.
Whether you’re here to volunteer, lead, learn, or simply connect — there are many ways to be involved.
Together, we create the kind of school where confidence takes root and great futures begin.
Class Leaders
Each grade also has Class Leaders who work directly with teachers and families to:
- Coordinate classroom activities and communication
- Organize support for field trips or special events
- Strengthen relationships between home and school
This is a great way to support your child’s classroom and stay in the loop!
Family Leadership Council (FLC)
Each classroom elects parent leaders to represent their grade level on our Family Leadership Council (FLC). This group meets monthly to:
- Review schoolwide priorities
- Provide input on key decisions
- Lead communication with other families
- Partner closely with school leadership
These elected parents also help plan family events, support communication, and champion schoolwide efforts.
EFC Family Leadership Council
Two ASCEND parents from our FLC are selected to represent our school on the Education for Change Network-Wide Family Leadership Council. In this role, they:
- Meet monthly with leaders across the EFC network
- Share feedback on family experience and school performance
- Support equitable and consistent practices across all EFC schools
This is a powerful way to help shape policy and amplify family voice at the organizational level.
Stay Connected
📬 Stay in the Loop with ParentSquare
ParentSquare is our go-to platform for school communication. It’s where you’ll get updates from teachers, announcements, event invites, and more — all in one place.
📲 Create your account on ParentSquare or download the app.
Having trouble signing in? Call or visit the office — we’re happy to help!
📣 Family Voice Starts With You
At ASCEND, family leadership is more than involvement — it’s ownership.
From classrooms to schoolwide councils to the EFC network, your voice helps shape our culture, priorities, and path forward.
Want to get involved or learn more?
👉 Visit our Contact Us page for direct staff connections
Other Ways to Get Involved
Whether you have 30 minutes or three hours a week, your time matters. Some of the most meaningful contributions are small moments of connection, care, or support. Here are just a few ways you can get involved:
- Volunteer in a classroom or during lunch/recess
- Chaperone field trips (with completed fingerprinting + TB clearance)
- Help with events like the Book Fair, Talent Show, or Spring Fling
- Join our Parent Planning Committee to co-design engagement opportunities
- Support our Food Bank (1st & 3rd Fridays)
- Tend to the school garden with Mr. Genesis
Ready to volunteer?
Visit the front office to get started or call us with your availability.
Fingerprinting is available Thursdays at the EFC Home Office.