The Parent Center at Da Vinci Connect!
Google Classroom (Code = w3yytj2) 249 people connected so far!
· There is so much useful content here:
o Supplemental Curriculum offerings + links and login credentials
o Curriculum resources like webinar/workshop recordings, quick start guides and lesson planning tools
o Podcasts
o Links to articles and webinars + so much more!
Office Hours for 1:1 Meetings with Theresa
· The link to my SignUp Genius can be found near the top of the Google Classroom and is updated monthly.
· Remember, I am always willing to find a spot that works for your schedule if posted dates/times aren’t a good fit!
What’s Coming Up on the Calendar?
· ThinkCERCA Middle School Parent + Student Jam (Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1-2pm)
o Hosted by parent educator ThinkCERCA “Champions” Laura Caputo, Lena Garcia & Jahmal Durham. This will be an on-going space for parents and students to collaborate on writing using the CERCA Framework and the ThinkCERCA platform
o Password = thinkcerca
· Support & Hope in Community (Meets First and Third Wednesdays at 7-7:45am)
NEXT MEETING IS ON March 3: "Strength in Numbers" w/Kene Washington & Domonique Seeley
Join us, as we embrace this season of change and welcome peace, gratitude, and tranquility into our space. We will engage in mindfulness activities and provide an open forum for sharing and expression. This forum will be led by Domonique Seeley and Kené Washington.
o This workshop series is a collaboration between FAN, The Kindness Committee and The Parent Center
o This workshop series was designed to create a safe space to connect, share, listen and lift each other up. FAN members, Jahmal Durham, Grace Bader, Dominique Seeley, Beth Griffin, Da Vinci parents Johana Mytko & Melissa Liebeskind, as well as DV Connect Staff members Kene Washington and Theresa Leone will take turns offering up content that promotes conversation, exploration, reflection, hope and maybe even a call to action. No matter what, the gathering is meant to feel like home—a place where we all belong.
o The SignUpGenius has the link to join the Zoom meeting.
You Can Teach Writing, We Promise! (Meets every Wednesday in March from 2-3pm)
· We know teaching writing is hard if you do it well. Let’s get together to talk about how it can be productive, fun and systematic!
· Sometimes teaching writing can feel like a cross between hunting for a mythical creature and herding cats.
· Some days you just don’t know if you can do it—or, maybe you don’t want to explain to your child (for the millionth time) why their first draft is not finished.
· If either of these scenarios resonate with you, join Patrick and Theresa to discuss the writing process.
Participants should come prepared to:
… Share and discuss writing wishes, wants, hopes and dreams…
… Share plans and writing samples that could use some life breathed into them..
…Ask questions and explore areas of growth…
…Go home and try some things and come back with samples and stories to share…
o The SignUpGenius has the link to join the Zoom meeting.
Making Mistakes is GOOD! (Meets on 3/18 and 4/27 from 3-4pm)
WATCH FOR A SIGNUP GENIUS INVITATION, COMING SOON!
· Let’s explore why creating a culture that embraces mistakes is necessary in your homeschool classroom.
· This workshop is based on Colleen Cruz’s book, “Risk. Fail. Rise. A Teacher’s Guide to Learning From Mistakes.”
· Participants will read and discuss an expert from the book to learn about types of mistakes and the amount of learning that happens as a result of them. Too, attendees will participate in a model lesson that they can take home and repeat with their children.
UPCOMING CONTENT, STAY TUNED!
Parent-Student Book Club
· “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” for adults
· “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” for Kids
Growth Mindset at Home
Project Based Learning (PBL) For Parents
