Parent Workshop Night | Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Parent Workshop Night
Thursday , November 4th, 2021
Mental Health, A Strength-Based Approach
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Presented by: Paola Borzone (Guidance Counselor), Janet Perlis (Psychologist), and Despina Vassiliou (Psychologist)
During this presentation, participants will gain an understanding of mental health promotion by focusing on identifying and building lagging skills that are negatively impacting the functioning of children. A strength-based approach to help build up skills, including self-regulation skills, can help children learn how to manage and strengthen their responses to challenging situations.
Assistive Technology: Review of Read & Write
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Presented by: Elisa Mei Farina and Andrea Purpas (Assistive Technology Consultants)
The workshop about assistive technology will provide a refresher about Read & Write, a tool that students can use at home and at school to assist them with reading and writing on Google Chrome, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.
Ensuring a Smooth Transition to High School (Grade 5 & 6 Parents)
Time: 7:45PM – 8:45PM
Presented by: Victoria Della Cioppa (Student services)
This workshop will include important topics such as, adolescent development (what's going on in the teenage years?), key moments to prepare your child for high school (it's a 16 month process!) and looking at the family as a crucial influence in supporting your child's transition (you know your child best!).
Early Literacy
Time: 7:45PM – 8:45PM
Presented by: Paul Kettner & Julie Tytler (Early Literacy Consultants)
This informal, conversation-based workshop will guide parents on how to include literacy-based conversations, games and habits that contribute to children's reading and writing success.
