Communication – ParentCamp

ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 2 – Four Surprising Things Parents Want for Family-School Connection – Releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 Julia Pile

Season 1 Episode 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd. In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, Podcast Host April F. Draine and ParentCamp Vice-President Laura Gilchrist dive into the essence of what parents truly long for in family-school-community engagement. From fostering authentic relationships to re-imagining communication, Laura unveils four key desires that may “surprise and delight” educators and families alike. She shares compelling stories of transformation through the ParentCamp model, emphasizing the power of circles, dialogue, and shared experiences to build…

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

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Julia Pile

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…

National Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, February 14, 2024

February 9, 2024February 13, 2024 Julia Pile

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…

PandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Julia Pile

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…

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

December 10, 2023December 12, 2023 Julia Pile

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…