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Building a Whole School Approach

Welcoming Newcomer Families

1. Have a plan for welcoming

families

2. Involve staff and students

in the orientation of
newcomers to the school

Specific School Practices

Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the

School Community

Welcoming Newcomer Families

3. Be aware of the strengths

and needs of new families

4. Utilize community
languages whenever
possible

Specific School Practices

Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the

School Community

Welcoming Newcomer Families

5. Use dual language and

multi-lingual materials

6. Encourage newcomer
families to get involved in
school activities

Specific School Practices

Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the

School Community

Welcoming Newcomer Families

7. Encourage use of home

languages

8. Nurture links with

community partners

Specific School Practices

Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the

School Community