As the New Highland Elementary School Family Resource Coordinator...
Main Goal: Reduce non-academic barriers to enhance student academic achievement.
Programs and services may address kindergarten readiness, successful transitions to school and adult life, parent engagement, student achievement and wellbeing.
FRYSCs collaborate in the community to promote physical and mental health for families and students as well as opportunities for families to learn together in safe environments.
Some Ways I Can Help...
Basic Needs Assistance (housing, clothing, food)
Holiday Assistance
Medical/Dental Referrals
Connecting Families with Community Partners/Resources
Mental Health Counseling Referrals
GED information
Child Care Referrals
First Connections: Cradle School Program
Small Group Interventions
Mentoring/Mentorship
Family Literacy
Parent Programs
Family Fun Nights
Family School Liaison and Family Advocate
Home Visits
Body Safety Check out this link for great resources: https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/child-abuse-prevention/
My vision is one of walking side by side, working as a team with your family. I encourage family members to contact me with any questions, concerns, or needs.
I am available during school hours 7:30am-2:30pm or by appointment.
brittany.smith@hardin.kyschools.us 270-765-2007 Class Dojo-Mrs. Brittany Smith
The Family Resource Advisory Council meets 5 times per year in the afternoon. If interested in serving on the council as a parent, please contact me. : )
Meetings Sept. 2024, Nov. 2024, January 2025, March 2025, and May 2025
***Donations welcome! Please consider the following ways to help the FRC-
1) Volunteer time.
2) Gift cards to as sit families' basic needs (Aldi, Kroger, Speedway, Walmart, etc.)
3) Monetary donation (check) made out to NHES FRC HCS
Below are links to self-care calendars. They can be used any month of the year.