Tag: Parent Engagement

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

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…

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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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Not 1, not 2, but 3 ParentCamps in DE the week of January 22nd!

Julia Pile
2023-05-10 DE - Keene Elementary ParentCamp (41)

The State of Delaware is on a roll including families and community members in their school ecosystems! Two ParentCamps were held the week of January 15th (one virtual, one in-person) and we are scheduled to be back for not 1, not 2 but 3 ParentCamps the week of January 22nd! If you are in the area and want to check out what a ParentCamp is all about, please join us. If you can’t make it, check out the videos below or on our YouTube channel. First up – Great Oaks…

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Not one but TWO ParentCamps in DE this week!

Julia Pile
Odyssey ParentCamp

We are excited to be back in Delaware not only this week but next week. We have two ParentCamps this week – one at West Park Place Elementary in Newark on Wednesday evening and one at Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington on Thursday evening. We can’t wait to be with everyone! Note: If there is inclement weather, the ParentCamps will be switched to Zoom, it still works and you all will enjoy it virtually too! Make sure you register so your receive the notice if the ParentCamp is changed to…

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