Volume 4 | Friday, December 18, 2020

Parent & Guardian Connections Newsletter A special project of UVA HR and The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, connecting UVA faculty, staff, and team members and providing childcare strategies and resources

Featured Resources

UVA Parent & Guardian Connection Tool

This tool helps you connect with other UVA employees who live near you and have similarly aged children. Join the growing network of UVA parents for community, connection, and the exchange of information and supports. "I have already benefited from the contacts. It is helpful to talk with other parents during this time, especially ones who just moved to the area without family in the area. It is so hard to meet parents when your kids are not school aged." -Lisa Lampe, UVA Staff Member  Learn More/Join Now

Why Connection Matters Thursday, January 7, 10:00-11:00am

Join FEAP and the UVA Dual Career Program for a discussion about the benefits of connecting with other parents. Learn about available resources and connect directly with others in small groups. Learn More/Register

Resources

While we try to ensure that the resources shared below are helpful, UVA does not endorse third-party content. Please use the same precautions with these resources that you would in any setting where children may engage with adults or other children.

Education Resources related to school news, at-home learning, and childcare

NEWS: Charlottesville Schools Revamp In-Person Learning Plan NEWS: Albemarle Outlines Plan for Hybrid Learning Under Stage 4 NEWS: Albemarle Looks for Ways to Make Up Lost Learning RESOURCE: ACPS Covid-19 Dashboard RESOURCE: Free Virtual Tutoring in Shenandoah Valley RESOURCE: Wide Open School RESOURCE: NASA STEM at Home RESOURCE: Story Time from Space

Enrichment Resources related to extracurricular activities, programming, and creative projects

RESOURCE: CDC Guidance on Holiday Celebrations RESOURCE: The Enrichment Alliance of Virginia PROGRAM: Wildrock Winter Programming PROGRAM: Discovery Museum Cabin Fever and Other Programs PROGRAM: Blue Ridge Music Together Winter 2021 Registration PROGRAM: Girls on the Run Spring 2021 Registration (Open Jan. 4) PROGRAM: C4K Mentorship Program PROGRAM: JMRL Programs For Kids and For Teens ACTIVITY: Create Cards for Local Seniors FAMILY FUN: Charlottesville Ballet Nutcracker on Demand FAMILY FUN: Blue Ridge Tunnel

Engagement Resources related to community news, volunteer opportunities, and emotional support

RESOURCE: Mindfulness for Kids and Families RESOURCE: Resilience Resources RESOURCE: eM Life Mindfulness App RESOURCE: When Grief and Holidays Merge RESOURCE: Resources for Emotional Support during COVID-19 GET INVOLVED: Local, Virtual Volunteer Opportunities GET INVOLVED: UVA Volunteer Center

Want More Resources? View previous newsletters, a dashboard of community resources, and more

Additional Resources

We're in This Together

ARTICLE: The Year in Pandemic Parenting ARTICLE: Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Difference in 2020

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