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Wyckoff Connected Parent Series

Stay Connected with Your Child's Learning!

Wyckoff ConnectedParent SeriesStay Connected with Your Child's Learning!

You're Doing What at School?

Picture this: your child comes home after a rewarding day at school. Inspired by their excitement, you ask, "What did you do at school today?" As your child goes on and on and on about all of the innovative activities and advanced technology they are applying in class, you might find yourself at a loss. You might find yourself asking, "You're doing what in school?" In an ever-changing world filled with technology and new ideas, it can be tough to keep up with everything that is going on in your child's classroom. But, as we know, your involvement in your child's education contributes to their success. That's why it is essential for us to stay connected.
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Stay Connected!

The Wyckoff Connected Parent Series offers a variety of learning opportunities to stay connected with what your child is doing in the classroom. Many of these classes are specifically designed to help you understand the rationale behind the educational experiences your child encounters on a daily basis. The sessions will also give you the opportunity to work alongside your child as you explore, dream, imagine, and learn together. Attending these sessions will help you develop meaningful conversations with your elementary or middle school child. Explore all of the academic opportunities that the district has to offer.


Please follow this link to sign up for The Wyckoff Connected Parent sessions.

The Connected Elementary and Middle School Parent The Connected Elementary and Middle School Parent

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Family Fitness Night

Wyckoff Physical Education teachers Annmarie Dugan, Dan Dodd, Kris Federici, Colleen McCurry, and Kevin Reilly will share information on the relationship between physical activity and achievement. Learn new strategies to stay active while participating in family fitness activities. Parents and their children are invited to participate in this fun evening to learn how to stay fit.


Dress comfortably and wear sneakers.


All Wyckoff elementary and middle school parents and students are welcome.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018, 07:00 PM

Where?

Eisenhower Middle School Multipurpose Room

The Connected Elementary School Parent The Connected Elementary School Parent

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Parent Book Club

Parents will read and discuss the novel Grit. Here are the assigned reading and meeting dates:

- November 2 at 2:15 - Chapters 1 & 2

- December 7 at 2:15 - Chapters 3 & 4

- January 4 at 2:15 - Chapters 5 & 6

- February 15 at 2:15 - Chapters 7 & 8

- March 15 at 2:15 - Chapters 9 & 10

- April 19 at 2:15 - Chapters 11 & 12

- May 15 at 2:15 - Chapters 13 & Conclusion


Copies of the book Grit are available in the Main Office at Lincoln School. Contact Lynne Weibe, Guidance Counselor, at 201-848-5720 ext. 2207.

When?

Thursday, Nov 2, 2017, 02:15 PM

Where?

Lincoln School

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30 Tech Tools in 30 Minutes

Join Katie de St. Paer, Discovery teacher, for this one hour session that will provide you with an overview of 30 tech tools in 30 minutes. This includes apps, websites, and educational toys and games that extend learning at home. The last half hour gives you the opportunity to try out any of the tech tools presented.


Please follow this link to sign up for The Wyckoff Connected Parent sessions.

When?

Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017, 02:00 PM

Where?

Sicomac School Room 308

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Mindset Matters: A Growth Mindset Seminar

Growth mindset is the idea that one’s ability can be developed through hard work and practice.


Neurocognitive research supports that the ways we think about our potential and the messages we send to children have a profound impact on their success. Join Coolidge Teachers, Maia Mitchell and Jigisha Vyas, to learn more about how you can encourage and empower your child in their learning with growth mindset!


Please follow this link to sign up for The Wyckoff Connected Parent sessions.

When?

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018, 07:30 PM

Where?

Coolidge Multipurpose Room

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Coolidge School: Maker Space Family Night

Stacey Linzenbold, Supervisor of Special Projects, will facilitate this course, offering families the chance to explore what Makerspace is and participate in Maker activities.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Coolidge School Multipurpose Room

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Washington School: Maker Space Family Night

Stacey Linzenbold, Supervisor of Special Projects, will facilitate this course, offering families the chance to explore what Makerspace is and participate in Maker activities.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Washington School Multipurpose Room

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Sicomac School: Maker Space Family Night

Stacey Linzenbold, Supervisor of Special Projects, will facilitate this course, offering families the chance to explore what Makerspace is and participate in Maker activities.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Sicomac School Gym

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Lincoln School: Maker Space Family Night

Stacey Linzenbold, Supervisor of Special Projects, will facilitate this course, offering families the chance to explore what Makerspace is and participate in Maker activities.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, Apr 19, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Lincoln School Multipurpose Room

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Math Fluency in Primary Grades - What Does it Mean?

Our teachers are working with students to go beyond memorization of facts. What does it mean to be fluent in math? Please join us for a hands-on experience with our math consultant, Bill Jackson, and Instructional Coaches to learn about math fluency in the primary grades.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018, 07:00 PM

Where?

Washington School Multipurpose Room

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Washington School Morning Meetings

Come and join the Kindergarten teachers for a morning meeting! You will be active participants in the four components of morning meeting. You will experience greetings, have opportunities to share, participate in group activities, and read interactive morning messages just like the children do each day.


All Washington School parents are welcome. Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018, 04:00 PM

Where?

Washington School Multipurpose Room

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Nurturing Children at Home and at School

The Responsive Classroom approach is a way of teaching that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong, safe, and nurturing school community. Understanding developmental stages of your children can help you support their learning at home and in school. Join Wyckoff Instructional Coaches, John Altieri, Shanna Anderson, Jennifer Ascrizzi, Jessica Lacasse, and Lauren Malaney in an interactive workshop to learn more about the common characteristics of these developmental stages, and ways our teachers use the Responsive Classroom principles and practices to create an environment where students can do their best learning.


This workshop will be based on information presented in the book, Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 by Chip Wood.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, Mar 1, 2018, 07:00 PM

Where?

Lincoln School

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Lincoln School Family Math Night

A tradition at Lincoln School for over ten years, Family Math Night is an evening for exploring and enjoying various math concepts and skills through games and activities. Grandparents, parents, and students can all participate and spend the evening as a family learning and using their math skills in a fun way!


Please follow this link to sign up for The Wyckoff Connected Parent sessions.

When?

Friday, Mar 2, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Lincoln School

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Washington School Family Math Night

Washington School will host its Fourth Annual Family Math Night. This event is designed to provide all parents and students the opportunity to experience hands on math activities in order to increase math skills and have fun.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Washington School

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Sicomac School Art Night

Join Mrs. Goggi, Sicomac Art teacher, for an art evening inspired by world renowned children's book author, illustrator and artist Hervé Tullet. This art experience will focus on the parent and child creating simple, vibrant and energetic compositions side by side. Inspiration and easy-to-follow instructions will be provided by Mrs. Goggi. Parents and children will explore their creativity through playful interactions with paint. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to paint barefoot!


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Friday, Apr 27, 2018, 04:30 PM

Where?

Sicomac School

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Washington School Art Night

Come join Eleni Diamantes, Washington Art teacher, as you get to paint side by side with your child on a large scale community mural inspired by Herve Tullet. The completed artwork will be displayed in the hallways of the school.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, Mar 29, 2018, 03:30 PM

Where?

Washington School

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Lincoln School Art Night

Lincoln School will be holding their first annual Art Show featuring 2D and 3D artwork created by all of their students throughout this school year. Join Shannon Goffan, Lincoln Art teacher, and come see the show, which will include a mural created through a school-wide collaboration, and visitors will be invited to add to this piece on the night of the show.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, May 31, 2018, 06:00 PM

Where?

Lincoln School

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Coolidge School Art Show

Join Darcy Ditursi, Coolidge Art teacher, as you come to view an art show displaying all student work that has been created throughout the entire year. Come enjoy projects including music that coordinates with the theme or props to enhance your artistic experience. There will be an interactive component for parents and students to engage in as well. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, Jun 7, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Coolidge School

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Family Block Play

Bring your family and join Kindergarten teachers Katie Teague and Kylene Cognetta for an evening of block play. You will learn more about block play and have the opportunity to participate in a build with your student.


Please note that this is a tentative date and the finalized date will be sent out later.


All Lincoln School parents are welcome. Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Monday, Apr 2, 2018, 04:00 PM

Where?

Lincoln School

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Curiosity Convention

Discovery teachers June Weissman and Katie de St. Paer, along with their students, proudly showcase the fruits of their imaginations and investigations.


All Discovery parents are welcome. Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018, 04:45 PM

Where?

Coolidge School Multipurpose Room

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The Connected Middle School Parent The Connected Middle School Parent

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Helping Teens Navigate Social Media, Stress, and Anxiety

Join the Eisenhower Counselors, Sue Dobson, Sheila McLean, and Erika Ward, and the School Psychologist, Hadassa Erlanger, in several round table discussions. The topics will be: Teenagers, Social Media, Anxiety, and How to Handle Stress. The discussions will follow the PTO Meeting February 7th in the Media Center.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Eisenhower Middle School Media Center

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What's Up, Docs?

In the digital age, students are equipped with and engage in a dizzying array of cloud-based tools to facilitate active learning. For parents, this can be overwhelming. This workshop, run by Eisenhower teacher Adam Wirjosemito, will help parents address questions and concerns they have related to technology usage in the district and provide tools for troubleshooting.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, Jan 11, 2018, 06:00 PM

Where?

Eisenhower Middle School Media Center

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Design Lab Tour

Join Eisenhower teacher Marc DeBlock to explore and experience the exciting STEM activities going on at Eisenhower Middle School, including 3D Design and Robotics.


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Thursday, Feb 8, 2018, 07:00 PM

Where?

Eisenhower Middle School Design Lab

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STEM Night

Come join the Eisenhower Science teachers as students demonstrate STEM related activities from science classes, STEM exploratory classes, STEM cycle classes, WEL, Science Olympiad, and the Girl's STEM Club. Participate in a night of STEM-ulating learning!


Please follow this link to sign up for this session.

When?

Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018, 07:00 PM

Where?

Eisenhower Middle School Cafeteria and Design Lab

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Grace White

Please contact Grace White, the Wyckoff Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, with any questions you may have regarding The Wyckoff Connected Parent Series.

Email: gwhite@wyckoffschools.org
Website: wyckoffps.org/domain/19
Phone: 201-848-5700
Twitter: @iGraceWhite

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