Families of Sand Point 6th graders are invited for lunch once a month. Teacher Jennifer Eubank has a standing tradition of hosting a stone soup lunch. Family members bring something to add to the soup pot. Students and their families enjoy this regular gathering. Miss Jenny says that not every family joins in for every lunch, but over time, nearly all of her families have stopped to share a meal.
Creating routines can make achieving family engagement goals easier for both staff and families. Miss Jenny created a welcoming space and made the expectations clear, achievable, and enjoyable.