Back to School Bash
John Metcalfe Memorial Park 704 E Ohio Avenue, Fountain, CO, United StatesIn-Person
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All Families Mandatory Orientation
UCCS Gallogy Events Center 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkway, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesYou're Invited: Parents Challenge Welcome Dinner & Orientation! Join us for a special evening to kick off your journey with Parents Challenge! Meet the Team: Get introduced to Executive Director Deborah Hendrix and Program Director Cat Hendrix. Program Overview: Learn about program requirements, expectations, and the differences between grant funds and scholarship funds - and […]
New Families: How to Prepare for Parent Teacher Conference
PPUW Family Success Center 1520 Verde Dr., Colorado Springs, CO, United States(MANDATORY Session for New Parents in Private, Public & Charter School Options) Your are your child's first teacher and studies show that children with involved parents are more likely to enjoy school, graduate, have better social skills and more opportunities in life. This session is designed t assist parents in equipping themselves with all the […]
New Families: Library Tour & Homeschool Session
PPLD East Library 5550 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States(MANDATORY Session for New Parents in Homeschooling Options) Rooted & Resilient: Designing a Homeschool Year That Works for Your Family No matter your homeschooling style - classical, eclectic, unschooling, or somewhere in between, this session is packed with real-life tools and local resources to help you create a year that works for your unique family. Veteran […]
Take the “Mid” out of Middle School: How to Prepare/Improve Your Middle School Experience
(Middle School Age Scholars) Are you a 5th grader who is entering middle school this fall and you're nervous and unsure what to expect? Are you a 7th/8th grader who dreads having to face another one to two years of middle school? Learn how to manage the classroom, homework, relationally aggressive people (a.k.a Bullies), and […]
Track 1: Owning Your Life
Sand Creek Police Station 950 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO, United States(Must attend all Sessions in a Track) (High School Student Track) The Student Empowerment Track helps high school students build essential skills for success, including goal setting, financial literacy, good habits, communication, professionalism, and mental health. Students will gain tools to confidently pursue their dreams and make positive choices for their future.
Observe, Analyze, and Compute
PPUW Family Success Center 1520 Verde Dr., Colorado Springs, CO, United States(High School Age Scholars) High schoolers, sharpen your thinking skills in this interactive session! You'll learn how to observe situations critically, analyze information with logic, and compute solutions with confidence. This session is perfect for building academic skills, boosting problem-solving abilities, and preparing for real-world decision-making. Come ready to think, question, and solve!
Recharging Your Superpowers: Self-Care for Parents
(Parent Session) Self-care for adults is important, perhaps urgent, and incredibly valuable. This session is designed to provide opportunities to gain a morale boost, give you some reassurance that what you do matters, and to have some fun. We will engage in research-based practices for personal and professional development. Join Lori Bitar, to build your […]
Reading Rockets: Launching Literacy Skills at Home!
Are you ready to uncover the biggest challenges in learning to read? In our upcoming lunch and learn session, Reading Rockets: Launching Literacy Skills at Home, you'll discover the five essential elements of reading instruction that lay the groundwork for successful literacy development! What to Expect: Engaging Discussions: Dive into meaningful conversations about reading challenges. […]
Track 1: Owning Your Life
Sand Creek Police Station 950 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO, United States(Must attend all Sessions in a Track) (High School Student Track) The Student Empowerment Track helps high school students build essential skills for success, including goal setting, financial literacy, good habits, communication, professionalism, and mental health. Students will gain tools to confidently pursue their dreams and make positive choices for their future.