The Parent Forum Committee plans a series of speakers and discussion groups for parents focused on particular phases of child development and associated challenges for parenting.
Fall 2009:
Wednesday October 7, 7:00pm in the Park School Library:
Let Them Eat Cake: A Balanced Approach to Good Nutrition.
Children's Hospital affiliated nutritionist, Inger Hustrulid, will speak about healthy, balanced nutrition for our families. This promises to be a valuable forum for all parents.
THEN:
Friday, October 9th, 8:30am, in the Conference Room: all parents are invited to a 2nd Cup of Coffee, to continue the conversation about nutrition.
Spring 2010:
Wednesday, March 3, 7:00pm
Parent Forum: Facing Facebook
"Facing Facebook: Social Networks and Our Children." Please come for an informative evening about how our children are using social networks. Learn from Park School tech experts, Tom Smith and Jorge Vega. Discuss the challenges parents face in our increasingly connected social and work-related world with our own Margo Smith and Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter.
Friday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room
Second Cup of Coffee: Bring Your Own Laptop, Or Use One Of The School's
Parents can continue the technology discussion with Tom Smith and Jorge Vega to learn how to navigate Facebook and other social networking sites.
Stay posted for other events such as book groups, other discussions, etc.
