Newsletter

Dear Parents, Caregivers & Community Members,

First, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our first quarter events. Your energy, participation, and support have helped create an amazing start to the school year.

Though October is a shorter month with fall break, we have a variety of offerings coming up this month! Here's what's coming in October:

• Weds 10/16 Virtual workshop from Common Sense Media on Parent tips for Online Safety of kids & teens
• Tues 10/22 In person workshop from Child Crisis AZ on Healing Trauma
• Fri 10/25 Fall Resource Fair at AZCEND Gilbert Family Resource Center

Details for each of these events will be linked down below.

We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of the Parent University podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 🎉 This new platform will allow you to tune in to expert interviews, parenting tips, and inspiring stories at your convenience. Be sure to subscribe and listen in for fresh content, no matter where your day takes you.

Thank you again for being an essential part of the Parent University community. We look forward to learning and growing with you this October!

Common Sense Media is the ultimate go to for all things related to parenting in the digital age! They are doing a series of parent webinars in both English & Spanish. I've linked the replay of their first one, Back to School: Managing Digital Devices for a Successful School Year, down below.

In just 30 minutes, here's what's being covered:

• Establishing effective screen time routines

• Fostering essential digital citizenship skills

• Leveraging tech as a tool for learning and creativity

Their next live webinar is coming up Wednesday October 16th 4pm (English) or 4:30pm (Spanish).

Last May we held our first Parent University Community Resource Fair at Greenfield Junior High! Families were able to come learn about 30 different programs & agencies that support families in our area. We also had a DJ, crafts, games, raffle prizes every 15 mins, & cold treats from Frios Popsicles & Kona Ice. We are looking forward to doing it again, March 1st when the weather is a little cooler. We are currently looking for excellent community resources to participate, food trucks, and raffle items. If you know of an amazing community resource, food truck, or would like to donate a raffle item, please email us at parentuniversity@gilbertschools.net

Agencies or programs interested in participating can also apply here:

https://forms.gle/f1T9NLos8Qon3h1g6