Upcoming Family Matters Events
Parenting can be a challenging business! That is why Aspen Family Connections created Family Matters . Family Matters offers opportunities for parenting education, engagement with other families and support for local families.
Choosing Great Chapter Books
March 6th
5:30- 6:30
Aspen Elementary School
FREE CHILD CARE... please register below.

Denise Vetromile and Kelly O'Branovic will share all their great insight on chapter books. There are some great ones out there! For the last 3 years they have run a Mock Newbery Award book club. Don't search for the great literature out there... they will tell you how to find it!

Focus is 3rd-6th grade!

THE GIFT OF FAILURE BOOK CLUB... UPDATED DATES
March 8th and April 26th
8:15-9:30
Aspen Middle School
Parent Book Club

Join us for PART 2 discussion of the book The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey. Jessica will be joining us via Skype for a live Q & A on April 26th to finish out our study!
Haven't read the book... it's ok. Join us anyway! The discussion alone will be powerful and you can catch up on the reading!

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FAIR
March 14th 2:00-4:00 pm
March 15th 9:00-4:00 pm
Check it out before or after your conferences!

Aspen Middle School Cafeteria
Summers can be tough to figure out... we want to support you! Activities and camps throughout the valley will be represented. This is an amazing opportunity to hear about all the things our valley offers!
The Importance of Music
March 20th
5:30- 6:30
Aspen Elementary School
FREE CHILD CARE... please register below
Music is such a huge piece of brain development for children. Come hear how to support this learning and what our community has to offer!

Embrace... A documentary on healthy body image. A screening and panel discussion.
SAVE THE DATE... April 4th!
Aspen District Theater
A documentary for teen girls, their parents and any woman in the community who would like to learn more about Body Image, eating disorders and healthy choices. There will also be other offerings throughout the week and further discussion at AMS and AHS. More information soon!
SAVE THE DATE
April 3rd 5:30-6:30 @ AES
French/Spanish... How are they taught and learned and how to make an informed decision on which language is best for your child. Register HERE
April 10th 5:30-6:30 @ AES
Do you know about this great resource our community offers?
Come and hear about Mental Health-education and resources available in our community.
Register HERE