We can make a difference in the lives of the at-risk students at Gordon Parks Elementary School.
That was the conclusion after about 20 people from Immanuel and the Volker neighborhood participated in an Oct. 19 research session with Shannon Solis, development and volunteer coordinator with Gordon Parks Elementary School. The session was sponsored by Immanuel’s local organizing committee, which focuses on how God’s people can help shape solutions to the problems of our day.
All Immanuel members are encouraged to attend a one-hour gathering at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec 13, in the Spong Common Room to learn about next steps. Along with Solis, we’ll meet with Wadendra McBride, parent involvement coordinator, and Dean Johnson, executive director, to learn more about how we can help with:
- Research into if and how other urban school districts combine test scores with data such as life skills, behavior improvement, emotional control and good decision-making to present a holistic view of school’s accomplishments and progress.
- Volunteer ministries, such as serving lunch at the school, or sponsoring a donation drive for belts or other items the students need to complete their school uniforms.
Linda Fewell, Immanuel Organizing Committee
