Are all of your parenting partners on the same page?

• One parent attends Co-op classes and tries to share information.
• One parent reads books and searches the internet for reliable sources.
• One parent only has time for quick TikTok videos.
• One grandparent listens but might know better.

In an ideal world everyone ‘raising’ your child would seek out trusted sources and share information with the whole parenting team who would immediately understand and eagerly implement.

The real world can feel like a no-win situation. The now 'Parenting Expert’ is excited to share because parent education feels so eye-opening and helpful but, when trying to explain, it loses its impact. Even information offered eagerly and neutrally can feel like criticism at worst, how-to at best. Instead of enjoying parenting and trusting your abilities, it becomes a minefield of expectations, resentment and I-told-you-so. 

What if there was a place where parent education could be offered (professionally and neutrally) directly to the team members who cannot fully commit to a year of Co-op? What if it happens in a classroom where tips and ideas could be modeled in action? Where ideas or concerns could be discussed? What if a partner could observe a variety of children in a structured play environment to see their child with peers (to see that their child is the cutest/funniest/smartest/kindest/fill in the blank)?

The new Saturday Multi-Age Class is for YOU–dad, mom, grandma, papa, nanny… whichever parenting partner or team member would enjoy and benefit from a scheduled, special, fun time with their child AND get parenting support AND take a step toward Same Page Parenting.

Saturday Multi-age (0-5) Class

SSC Lab School

9:30-11:30am

P.S. -- This is only ONE of many reasons to sign up for this class. It is open to all who are interested in a Saturday morning adventure (parents of siblings, people employed during the week, looking for indoor playtime for rainy Saturdays, etc.).

The 13th Annual Monster Dash to support our Parent Advisory Council's Outreach, Equity, and Tuition Assistance initiatives returns to Lincoln Park this year with a costumed 5k trail run/walk, 100 meter Little Monsters Dash (ages 5 and under), and 250 meter Kids Dash (ages 12 and under). Your paid registration includes a t-shirt (all races) and bib with timing chip (5K only).  Early bird registration is open now - prices increase October 1st. Register, fundraise, or donate here: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Seattle/WestSeattleMonsterDash

What: Monster Dash 5K and Kids Dash

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9 am - noon

Where: Lincoln Park, 8611 Fauntleroy Way SW

Cost: Early bird registration is open now - prices increase October 1st. 

Early Bird Pricing

$35 Adult 5K Registration (Age 18 & over)

$20 Youth 5K Registration (Age 17 & under)

$20 Kids Dash Registration (Age 12 & under)

New this year: Want to support Monster Dash, but aren't planning to race? Choose "Just a Shirt" to purchase a t-shirt for $20 featuring our iconic monster. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for this year's design, coming soon!

This is Co-op’s biggest event of the year and we need your help to make it a success. Do you have a connection to a local business? Becoming a sponsor is easier than ever! Simply fill out and submit our Sponsorship Form. Act fast to have your logo included on our race t-shirts! Both monetary and 'in kind' sponsorships will be gratefully accepted!

Central Registration is officially closed until Priority Registration for the 2025-26 school year begins in January. But that doesn't mean you or any friends, neighbors, family who might need some preschool and parenting support in their lives can't still join us! We have some limited space still available in the following age bands:

Infants (children under 6 months as of 8/31/24)

3/4's Mixed Age (children at least 3 but not yet 5 as of 8/31/24)

PreK (children at least 4 but not yet 5 as of 8/31/24)

Saturday Multi-age (children ages 0-5 as of 8/31/24)

While our Movers, Toddlers, Friday Multi-age, Twos, and Threes classes are full, we are actively monitoring waiting lists or all lengths for those ages as well.

For more information and to find out about availability in specific classes, please start by contacting Jen Schill here:

Leadership Conference

September 24, 7:00 - 9:00pm

(in person event @ Admiral Co-op)

Welcome to the 2024/25 school year! At this kick-off and training session co-op leaders will be inspired and prepared to do their important jobs and work together so this year runs smoothly. Please attend if you are: President, Class Chair, Parent Coordinator, Secretary, Site or Assistant Treasurer, PAC Rep, Safety Coordinator, Community Builder, Fundraisers. RSVP with your parenting educator!

Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values: Film Screening and Discussion

October 24, 6:30-8:00pm

(in person event at South Seattle College)

Join us for a special screening, in partnership with Pathfinder K-8, of the new film Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values. This film, produced by Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, is a 50-minute documentary about families who intentionally parent with an anti-bias lens. Debbie and John partnered with filmmaker Filiz Efe McKinney of Brave Sprout Productions to create a film that raises up the voices of multiple families with diverse identities, talking about their hopes, fears, strengths, challenges, and questions as they figure out: What kind of world do we want to create with our children? There will be opportunities for questions and discussion with Debbie after the viewing. Watch the trailer here.

RSVP link coming soon!