Tag: ParentCamp

What do you need? Great story about Principal Terry Patton in Baltimore

Julia Pile

This is a great story that Roberto Ferdman of VICE News did on Principal Terry Patton at Franklin Squire Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland. They asked, “what do you need to get to school” – some very simple solvable answers, a clock to wake up on time or clean clothes.  The school bought everyone clocks, someone donated a washer and dryer. A reward for strong attendance is a hair cut.  “Self image can hurt attendance”. THIS is how families and communities can get involved.  Just by asking…”what do you need”,…

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ParentCamp Crew Takes over #MOEDChat on Thursday 10/18 10ET/9CT

Julia Pile

Please join the ParentCamp crew as we take over #MOEDChat this Thursday night to talk family, school, community engagement.  We will get started at 10pmET/9pmCT.   #MOEDChat #ParentCamp #FACE #FCE

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ParentCamp Heads to Virginia! – Saturday, September 22nd

Julia Pile

ParentCamp is heading to Virginia on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10 am – 2 pm at Northside Middle School, 6810 Northside High School Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24109 2018-09-22 ParentCamp Virginia Register at:  www.eventbrite.com/e/parentcamp-va-fall-2018-tickets-47211311303?aff=eivtefrnd Funded by the Virginia Department of Education through the Family Engagement Network For More Information Contact:  Gloria Dalton / 804-371-7420 / gloria.dalton@doe.virginia.gov OR Tracy Lee / 804-225-3492 / tracy.lee@doe.virginia.gov Make sure you join the ParentCampVA group on Facebook to continue your conversations – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763269893968906 #ParentCamp #ParentCampVA #BetterTogether #FCE #FACE

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GrandParentCamp arrives in Northern Kentucky, first stop in Grant County

Julia Pile

The national organization, ParentCamp is pleased to announce that a spin to the traditional ParentCamp has been made for grandparents.  A series of GrandParentCamps for Northern Kentucky will kick off in Grant County this Saturday, September 15th  at Sherman Elementary School (3985 Dixie Hwy, Dry Ridge, KY) from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Registration begins at 8:30 am. GrandParentCamps are opportunities for grandparents, guardians, mentors, parents, educators or anyone involved in a child’s life to come together to ask questions, find resources and build a support system.  ParentCamps are for both…

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