Category: Communication

Maximizing Multiple Benefits for You and Local Organization While Shopping On-Line or Eating Out

Julia Pile
Ways Around a Roadblock

Julie here – so I have been struggling. I have been wanting to write a number of blog posts, tips/tricks, instructional videos/walk-thrus but just didn’t know how to get started. Knowing AI could help me, but didn’t know even where to began, I started with a tool I am familiar with, Loom. I just recorded an instructional video for my fellow Rotarians on how to save some money, but also use a local grocery store shopper’s reward program to help our club earn additional money. So I gave it a…

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National Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Julia Pile
2024-02-14 Virtual ParentCamp

Join us for our daytime version of National Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 12 pm ET/9 am PT. Welcome to our second daytime Virtual ParentCamp. We hope you are taking advantage of joining us for this daytime version. In case you still haven’t heard (although by now I think most of you have joined our amazing platform!!), we are now using the Mighty Networks platform to safely connect with other parents and our community. All RSVP’ing for Virtual ParentCamps will take place on Mighty Networks and that…

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PandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections

Julia Pile
2024-01-17 West Park Place Needs Met

On the evening of January 17, 2024, the virtual doors of West Park Place Elementary (@WestParkPlaceES) School opened wide, welcoming 27 eager individuals to the heartwarming PandaPride ParentCamp (@ParentCamp).This unique online gathering transformed virtual breakout rooms into vibrant spaces for connection, collaboration, and community. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, parents, educators, and community members engaged in insightful dialogues facilitated by trained guides. The magic of ParentCamp lies in its unique approach, fostering open dialogue in circles that prioritize choice and voice. The event unfolded across four breakout rooms, each with…

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Join us for a Daytime Version of National Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, December 13th at 12 pm ET/9 am PT!

Julia Pile
2023-12-13-Virtual-ParentCamp

You asked and we listened, we were asked if we could hold Virtual ParentCamp at another time of the day.  Sometimes, evenings are hard for people to attend.  We will be holding a few Virtual ParentCamps this school year at noon ET/ 9 am PT.  We would love to hear your feedback at how this time of day works for you.  We are trying to be cognizant of all the time zones people join us from, which there are a lot!  We hope you have taken advantage of joining us…

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Virtual ParentCamp is BACK! We return Wednesday, November 15th!

Julia Pile
2023-11-15-Virtual-ParentCamp-PR-Image-All-Rooms

We have missed you all!  We are so excited to be back and what a special week!  Just like last year, we are partnering with the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (@PrichardCom) to Celebrate Family Engagement Week! AND…we have a new way for you all to connect that we are rolling out…it is called Mighty Networks and we are very excited.  We have been hearing from our ParentCamp friends that they wanted a safe place to connect (not on social media platforms) with others who they have met at virtual…

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