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Building a Whole School Approach
Welcoming Newcomer Families Specific School Practices Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the
School Community
1. Have a plan for welcoming
families
2. Involve staff and students
in the orientation of
newcomers to the school

2. Welcoming Newcomer Families Specific School Practices Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the
School Community
3. Be aware of the strengths
and needs of new families
4. Utilize community
languages whenever
possible

3. Welcoming Newcomer Families Specific School Practices Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the
School Community
5. Use dual language and
multi-lingual materials
6. Encourage newcomer
families to get involved in
school activities

4. Welcoming Newcomer Families Specific School Practices Attitudes and Beliefs Held by the
School Community
7. Encourage use of home
languages
8. Nurture links with
community partners