Family School Community Engagement

Celebrating National Family Engagement Week with Virtual ParentCamp on November 20th 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Julia Pile

Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT! This month’s Virtual ParentCamp coincides with Family Engagement Week. This is the perfect time to join us for our monthly ParentCamp as we continue in our meaningful dialogues connecting families, schools and communities in stronger partnerships. We are excited to be partnering once again with The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (@PrichardComm) this year to celebrate this important week. It is also National Literacy Month. I hope you are all enjoying re-reading your favorite…

October Edition of Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, October 14th at noon ET/9 am PT

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Julia Pile

Join us for our day time of Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12pm ET/9 am PT. It’s definitely cooler outside now and I am enjoying the cardigan weather. I love the different colored reds and oranges all around us. It’s almost time for the end of Daylight Savings Time and don’t forget it’s Fall Backwards, so we go back an hour. The evenings are already getting darker and it’s nearly time for the fun of the end of the month. If you have kids and take part,…

PandaPride ParentCamp welcomes enriching dialogue among Parents, Staff, and the community

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Will Baker

The halls of West Park Place Elementary School echoed with laughter and conversation as PandaPride ParentCamp number 4 unfolded on April 24, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:15 pm. Gathering 64 family members, children, dedicated West Park Place staff, and engaged community members, the event was a testament to the power of collaboration and community spirit. At the heart of ParentCamp’s magic is its unique format. Participants engaged in lively dialogues within circles led by trained facilitators, embodying the principles of choice and voice. As families and community members navigated through…

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…