NCS Conexion Con Padres
Conexión Con Padres is a new series created to strengthen the partnership between schools and Hispanic families. Each episode offers practical tips, clear explanations, and helpful resources to support student success — all shared in a welcoming and conversational style. The series focuses on topics that matter most to families, including school communication, using tools like Infinite Campus and Parent Connect, and discovering district and community resources. Whether you’re a parent of a preschooler or a high schooler, Conexión Con Padres is your space to stay informed, involved, and inspired to take an active role in your child’s education.
Conexión Con Padres is a new series created to strengthen the partnership between schools and Hispanic families. Each episode offers practical tips, clear explanations, and helpful resources to support student success — all shared in a welcoming and conversational style. The series focuses on topics that matter most to families, including school communication, using tools like Infinite Campus and Parent Connect, and discovering district and community resources. Whether you’re a parent of a preschooler or a high schooler, Conexión Con Padres is your space to stay informed, involved, and inspired to take an active role in your child’s education.
Episodes

Monday Apr 20, 2026
Fortaleciendo a Nuestros Estudiantes
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
En el episodio de hoy, hablaremos sobre maneras en que las familias pueden fortalecer y apoyar a sus hijos, especialmente al desarrollar su confianza, fomentar rutinas, comprender los apoyos escolares y trabajar junto con la escuela para ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito.

Monday Mar 16, 2026
Preparándonos Para El Éxito
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
A new school year often means a new school experience. Whether your child is moving from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school, transitions can bring both excitement and questions.
In this episode of Conexión Con Padres, we share helpful insights about what changes families may see, how students can prepare, and simple ways parents can support their child during this important transition.
Los nuevos años escolares a menudo traen nuevas experiencias escolares. Ya sea que su hijo esté pasando de la escuela primaria a la escuela intermedia, o de la escuela intermedia a la escuela secundaria, estas transiciones pueden traer tanto emoción como preguntas.
En este episodio de Conexión Con Padres, compartimos información útil sobre los cambios que las familias pueden esperar, cómo los estudiantes pueden prepararse y maneras sencillas en que los padres pueden apoyar a sus hijos durante esta importante transición.

Monday Feb 16, 2026
Colaborando Para el Progreso
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
In this episode of Conexión Con Padres, we explore how schools and families can work together to support student success. We discuss academic expectations in Newton County Schools and what growth looks like for students as readers, writers, and problem-solvers.
We also explain how families can use Infinite Campus and Canvas to monitor grades and assignments, and we highlight Sora, the district’s digital reading platform, with practical strategies to strengthen reading comprehension at home.
Plus, we share information about enrichment opportunities, district resources, and important calendar reminders to help families stay informed and connected.

Monday Jan 19, 2026
Apoyo a las Nuevas Familias
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Starting in a new school district can feel exciting and overwhelming. In this episode of Conexión Con Padres, Melissa Padilla and Olga Jennings welcome new families and share what to expect when joining Newton County Schools.
Families will learn how the district works, who to contact for support, an overview of ESOL services, and free community resources that support learning at home.
A warm reminder that families are not alone and that staying connected makes a difference. 💙

Monday Dec 15, 2025
Exito Estudiantil en casa: Conectando Escuela y Familia
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
En el episodio de esta semana de Conexión Con Padres, Melissa y Olga guían a las familias con formas sencillas y prácticas de apoyar el éxito estudiantil en casa. Explicamos cómo entender las calificaciones en Infinite Campus, compartimos estrategias fáciles para ayudar con la tarea (¡sin hacerla usted!), destacamos eventos comunitarios gratuitos en el condado de Newton y explicamos por qué solo dos ausencias al mes pueden afectar el aprendizaje. También encontrará actividades de lectura rápidas de 10 minutos, perfectas para familias ocupadas, y detalles importantes sobre los recursos de comidas disponibles durante las vacaciones de invierno para los niños del distrito.
In this week’s episode of Conexión Con Padres, Melissa and Olga guide families through simple, practical ways to support student success at home. We unpack how to understand grades in Infinite Campus, share easy strategies for helping with homework (without doing it yourself!), highlight free community events around Newton County, and explain why just two missed days a month can impact learning. You’ll also get quick, 10-minute reading activities perfect for busy families and important details about Winter Break meal resources for children across the district.




