McKinney-Vento Liaison Portal | Pam Kies-Lowe, Independent McKinney-Vento Consultant | Activity https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/members/pkieslowe/activity/ Activity feed for Pam Kies-Lowe, Independent McKinney-Vento Consultant. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:59:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 02fa347370206baba6237bb1585bfb80 Pam K (@pkieslowe) earned 2 Points: 2 Points for logging into the portal https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/activity/p/28313/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:59:51 -0400
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]]> 0 b270dacb795b65ed947b6f4c6691259c Pam K replied to the topic Portal Party Question in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/portal-party-question/#post-5480 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:15:24 -0400 Superpower is compassion!
Kryptonite is Not Enough Time!!

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]]> 0 da4689902980edc7839f6ed237d3794f Pam K replied to the topic My Why in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/my-why-59/#post-2815 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:02:39 -0400 You are one of the reasons I’ve always said that McKinney-Vento folks are THE BEST PEOPLE on this planet!!

]]> a471460eb3250e0e1317a5192c021888 Pam K replied to the topic Time and resources in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/time-and-resources/#post-2814 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:01:40 -0400 Great idea!! Work with your local or regional 211 provider to make it easier for you and save lots of time!

]]> 46fcca47aadb5dee00285a074d2b58d0 Pam K replied to the topic My Why in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/my-why-68/#post-2813 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:58:49 -0400 KEEP DOING THE IMPORTANT WORK OF CONNECTING FAMILIES TO RESOURCES, ARICELIZ!! You are a beautiful human!!

]]> 441ae0f0d892aa2b1c88f4864e0752e5 Pam K replied to the topic My story in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/my-story/#post-2811 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:57:34 -0400 OMG, Martha! Your story literally gave me goosebumps and wet eyes!! BLESS YOU, YOUR MOM, AND OUR WONDERFUL FAMILIES WHO SUPPORT OTHERS IN NEED!! 3v

]]> 488654294c25d4a738cb280c48556c1e Pam K replied to the topic Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 11/17-11/23 in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/hunger-homelessness-awareness-week-11-17-11-23/#post-2810 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:55:27 -0400 Here is a link to the National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week/Month toolkit and activities: https://hhweek.org

]]> 976b840479a6aaa820a1013266683813 Pam K replied to the topic Food Drive Ideas? in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/food-drive-ideas/#post-2809 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:53:22 -0400 Here is a link to the nationwide activities and tools for National Homelessness and Hunger Week/Month: https://hhweek.org

]]> c333c104477b860b988dde52a1c6f39b Pam K replied to the topic Students Arriving Early in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/students-arriving-early/#post-2807 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:51:05 -0400 Heyyyy, Miss Karen!! 🙂 Could the student help school staff set up for food service breakfasts when they arrive? Are there tasks they might help with in the school office? Could they help their own teacher or others to prepare materials for the day? Rather than have the student sit and wait, let them be a useful resource to the school! Make…[Read more]

]]> 8a151c802f897cd9c0437bcfd95a3637 Pam K replied to the topic Do you have a resource center? in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/do-you-have-a-resource-center/#post-2805 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:47:34 -0400 THAT IS EXCELLENT!!! Can you share how you got it started for those who want to try this out, too?

]]> f6ba623ae9f2e9764b89dc49e158cee2 Pam K replied to the topic Food Drive Ideas? in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/food-drive-ideas/#post-2803 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:45:01 -0400 Check out the MV.org Resource Library! There are posters you can use and edit for your own food drives!

]]> f6ba623ae9f2e9764b89dc49e158cee2 Pam K replied to the topic Food Drive Ideas? in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/food-drive-ideas/#post-2804 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:45:01 -0400 Check out the MV.org Resource Library! There are posters you can use and edit for your own food drives!

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]]> 0 012afa0e927d524295b02fc1bbd46fed Pam K replied to the topic money, money, money, money... MONEY!! in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/money-money-money-money-money/#post-2802 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:40:36 -0400 Sheyenne (do you prefer Miss Shy??), I work with Emily Kesler as Idaho’s ARP-HCY Coordinator, but I’ve been working in MV for over 25 years. Do a search for local or state foundations or charities that support children, families, or education. Many of them have small grants that can provide things for kiddos that MV funds cannot. Also, check out…[Read more]

]]> f3d7789e6275c4adb4bfde79c2362cf7 Pam K replied to the topic I am a New Liaison and I am Here to Learn! in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/i-am-a-new-liaison-and-i-am-here-to-learn/#post-2801 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:36:38 -0400 Hi Lizette! I am the ARP-HCY Coordinator for Idaho, working with Emily Kesler. Feel free to email me with any questions or needs you have. pkieslowe@gmail.com WELCOME TO McKINNEY-VENTO!

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]]> 0 200859d3e6694626af3ca69fb42e8f3e Pam K replied to the topic WHY? in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/why-12/#post-2800 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:34:56 -0400 Chandra, it is SO true! McKinney-Vento folks are THE BEST people on the planet!! They have the biggest hearts and always work to resolve issues to support kids and families! This is exactly how I started in MV, and I’ve been. here over 25 years now…

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]]> 0 79c7af4ee3651cc5885ab4c40066be11 Pam K replied to the topic Question- virtual resources in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/question-virtual-resources/#post-2799 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:33:13 -0400 Hailey, check out the very first message here from Nicole! There were several liaisons responding from virtual schools. 🙂

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]]> 0 5b95ac566f3587892b8e3b7a832e97ae Pam K replied to the topic Heyyy, NM Llaisons! in the forum New Mexico https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/heyyy-nm-llaisons/#post-2798 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:30:21 -0400 You will be having a virtual state Mv Conference in the spring, in case you do not get to meet her before then. She is very approachable. If you’d like her to come visit you at your district, just ask! 🙂

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]]> 0 fc873ddddb55579d88622324392dc571 Pam K (@pkieslowe)'s profile was updated https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/activity/p/3956/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:14:35 -0400 0 416d91bcfed4a98cea3a3a6a6fe5d391 Pam K replied to the topic Question in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/question-4/page/2/#post-2259 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:06:56 -0400 Sharing some transportation resources –

Transportation
1. EverDriven Alternative student transportation and optimization solutions for school districts nationwide. They provide the vehicle and driver and coordinate the transportation!
2. Student Transportation Solutions
3. Hop, Skip and Drive was mentioned numerous times. Common observations…[Read more]

]]> 6157a17f07ee30e661529141c3e9f1ac Pam K replied to the topic posters in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/posters/#post-2247 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:00:30 -0400 Go to the table on the left “Resource Library!” Lots there!!

]]> 30bd82d4d4865e1e94b5f7af704f4168 Pam K replied to the topic Time and resources in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/time-and-resources/#post-2232 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:57:43 -0400 HI Carla, my best response is to BUILD THOSE RELATIONSHIPS!! In your district, in your region, and especially in your community. We cannot do this work on our own… we GOTTA have partners and caring folks to call on for support for our kids and their families.

]]> 069cd3120a5c73024a1a34a08e4ec7db Pam K replied to the topic Welcome Michigan McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other! in the forum Michigan https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/welcome-michigan-mckinney-vento-liaisons-lets-get-to-know-each-other/page/7/#post-2080 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:50:42 -0400 Hi Irma!! Love to you, Karen, Beth & all my favorite MV folks in MI!!

]]> a3f6c3d7fdcbde7a3e90d039e83ac367 Pam K replied to the topic Welcome New Mexico McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other! in the forum New Mexico https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/welcome-new-mexico-mckinney-vento-liaisons-lets-get-to-know-each-other/page/2/#post-2055 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:48:25 -0400 HI Cristal!!

]]> 20b9e35a308e430a2c23a0635cf2bc51 Pam K replied to the topic HEYYYY, MV Folks!! in the forum Florida https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/heyyyy-mv-folks/#post-2054 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:47:04 -0400 HI THERE! What a fabulous portal & excellent launch party!!

]]> 16ac279930d724bd17d7218edab2a3b2 Pam K started the topic Heyyy, NM Llaisons! in the forum New Mexico https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/heyyy-nm-llaisons/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:26:30 -0400 It’s Pam Kies-Lowe, your MV Consultant, working with Dana Malone.
I am so happy to see y’all on here!! 🙂

]]> 5b63b43df25ee341eaf7f27865d0892b Pam K replied to the topic WHY in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/why-7/#post-1840 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:25:15 -0400 YOU ARE AWESOME, SHEYENNE!! It’s Pam, your ARP-HCY Coordinator. 🙂

]]> 2c01a13c5228c0df01e19bc168a88b76 Pam K replied to the topic Success story in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/success-story/#post-1794 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:24:37 -0400 THAT is why we do this hard work!! BRAVO!!

]]> 24b9ff3cb5d5839711822c339ab9ee49 Pam K replied to the topic Welcome New Mexico McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other! in the forum New Mexico https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/welcome-new-mexico-mckinney-vento-liaisons-lets-get-to-know-each-other/page/2/#post-1762 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:23:19 -0400 I am Pam Kies-Lowe, an independent MV Consultant, currently working with NM & ID.
I have been in MV work for over 25 years, from Liaison to Regional Grant Coordinator to State Coordinator… now retired and cannot stay away from the fabulous MV folks!

]]> b0b630c42090b351c2aefce8364fd0ae Pam K replied to the topic Welcome Idaho McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other! in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/welcome-idaho-mckinney-vento-liaisons-lets-get-to-know-each-other/page/2/#post-1742 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:22:32 -0400 I am Pam Kies-Lowe, an independent MV Consultant, currently working with NM & ID.
I have been in MV work for over 25 years, from Liaison to Regional Grant Coordinator to State Coordinator… now retired and cannot stay away from the fabulous MV folks!

]]> 00a164f6be61c21af44f573ebbd29fac Pam K replied to the topic Welcome Idaho McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other! in the forum Idaho https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/welcome-idaho-mckinney-vento-liaisons-lets-get-to-know-each-other/page/2/#post-1686 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:21:06 -0400 Hi Idaho!! I am Pam Kies-Lowe, your current ARP-HCY Coordinator, working with Emily Kesler! Happy to join you here!

]]> 624e04a880c226145b80fbf2e3ea0274 Pam K started the topic HEYYYY, MV Folks!! in the forum Florida https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/heyyyy-mv-folks/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:16:39 -0400 Pam Kies-Lowe, North Fort Myers, FL.
I am an independent MV Consultant, currently working with NM & ID.
I have been in MV work for over 25 years, from Liaison to Regional Grant Coordinator to State Coordinator… now retired and cannot stay away from the fabulous MV folks!

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