Neil Cummins Parent Education

The Neil Cummins PTA sponsors a fantastic Parent Education program for all parents and faculty of the school to enjoy. The program consists of three main components:


1. Speaker Series: Each year the PTA designs a speaker series for the parent community on relevant and helpful topics. These speaker events are held 4-5 times per year, typically in the morning and evenings following General PTA meetings. Past topics have included: nutrition, sibling rivalry, components of a healthy marriage, discipline principals, and how to help children become better learners.

The 2009-10 school year speaker series is being formalized over the summer and will be posted on the school calendar as well as promoted throughout the year. Keep an eye on the Weekly Bulletin, too, for upcoming dates.


2. The Parent Lending Library: Over the years the Parent Education committee has built a parent resource center located in the Neil Cummins library. The resource section is extensive and also includes books written by speakers we have hosted in the past. The librarians will be happy to point you in the right direction. Feel free to browse or check out the books as needed.


3. Monthly Newsletter: Firm Fair and Consistent: Each month, via email, you will receive a two page reference tool called "Firm, Fair, and Consistent". In each publication you will receive practical, immediately useful ideas to help build good discipline habits in your children.

Link for Firm, Fair & Consistent Archives:

- Go To Archive


Your questions, comments and suggestions can be directed to our Parent Ed. Chairs, Andrea Pierpont and Paige Rodgers, at parented@nc-pta.org

Topics of Interest!

May 6th: Dr. Meryl Liption - The Social Lives of Children - Flyer

Speaker Series

SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES Don't miss our first Parent Education meeting of the year. "Understanding and Accessing School Support Services" will be held Thurs. Sept. 3 at 9:30am, immediately following the 8:20am PTA Meeting in the Staff Room. Speakers include principals Michelle Walker and Leslie Beatson, Patti McVay (Special Ed. Coordinator) and Don Matthews (EL/GATE Coordinator). They will present information about resources available to support students with social, behavioral or academic challenges. The talk will cover both remediation and enrichment. We look forward to seeing you at this comprehensive and educational meeting. Email any questions to parented@nc-pta.org.

UPCOMING PARENT ED SESSIONS In addition to the Support Services presentation on Sept. 3, be sure to mark your calendar for these exciting and informative Parent Education events. Events are open to all and are free of charge. All speakers will occur immediately following PTA meetings. If you have any ideas for future speakers please contact Jill Sellers or Jen Lanciault at parented@nc-pta.org.

Oct. 15: Shelly Lefkoe, The Lefkoe Institute, “Empowering Parents to Create Positive Self-Esteem for their Children” 7:20 am, Music Room (Flyer)

Nov. 12: T.J. Belger, Crossfit Marin, "Healthy Living for Families on the Go" 8:30am, Staff Room (Flyer)

Jan. 14: Joshua Coleman, Ph.D "Staying Happy in a Marriage with Children" 7:20am, Music Room (Flyer)

March 4: Po Bronson: "Nurture Shock," Neil Cummins Gym, 7:00-9:00 pm (Flyer)

April 22: Julie Shiller: "Exploring Diversity," Neil Cummins Staff Room 8:20 - 10:00 am

Other Helpful Information

Links for the 2008-2009 Speaker Series:

www.victoriazenoff.com
www.commonsensemedia.org
www.drbethgrosshans.com

Links from the 2007-2008 Speaker Series

Todd Sarner - www.transformativeparenting.com
Joshua Coleman - www.drjoshuacoleman.com
Hall Middle School's Parent Ed page - www.hall-school.org