When you enroll your child at LGPNS, you (as the parent) also become a student in the adult education program through the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Center. The time you spend in the classroom each week with the children is your "laboratory time," and your attendance at our parent only night meetings is your "class time." The night meetings focus on child development and helpful parenting skills. This is a perfect time to meet with other parents to discuss challenges you are facing, to share tips and ideas, and to have some fun!
Here is a look at our upcoming schedule of night classes for the Spring 2010 semester:
Night Meeting #6 at LGPNS:
Separate Sessions (6:30pm social, 7-10pm class)
Here's another chance for you to meet with your child's teacher and the
parents from your class only. You will discuss classroom business, themes
for upcoming lessons with a focus on your child's particular developmental
stage. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions of and get tips
from other parents who are likely experiencing similar challenges. Specific dates for class meetings are as follows:
MWF Class: Wednesday, January 13
T2s Class: Thursday, January 21
T/TH Class: Tuesday, January 19
PM Class: Tuesday, January 26
Night Meeting #7 at LGPNS: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 (6:30pm social,
7-10pm class)
Childhood Nutrition with Erika Deshmukh
Let's face it...who has time to read these days (especially on a topic
like childhood nutrition where information is constantly changing and opinions
are hard to separate from facts)? Come hear the most up-to-date
information on nutritional guidelines, portion sizes, food adversions, table
manners, stocking cabinets for healthy eating, food allergies, the organic
debate, and much more. Plus, we'll have a chance to have fun and get our
hands dirty making some healthy snacks.
Erika Deshmukh is the Registered Dietitian for weight loss programs at Pacific Athletic Club, Decathalon, and Courtside Club. Erika ran the Youth Nutrition Program for the past several years as part of a grant with Palo Alto Medical Foundation/Camino Medical Group for 4th and 5th graders in Santa Clara County. This was a 10-week program geared towards science curriculum and making nutrition education relevant and fun for kids. Erika is completing a master’s in nutrition education and has been a guest speaker for many nutrition programs including Boy Scouts of America, Mayor’s Youth Conference Mountain View, and prenatal and weight management classes. She has developed curriculum and taught nutrition education to more than 1000 5th graders. Erika is also passionate about kids and nutrition and understands the multi-faceted challenges that parents face today from her own experience as the mother of a 3rd grader.
Night Meeting #8 at LGPNS:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (6:30pm social, 7-10pm class)
Positive Discipline with Sue Garber
Sue Garber is the Parent
Education Coordinator at the Children's Health Council (CHC) in Palo Alto.
Sue develops parenting curricula and presents workshops for parents of children
from preschool through high school age. She manages the Parent Resource Center
at CHC and provides individualized parent coaching. As
a learning specialist in public and private schools, she has provided
assessment services and educational therapy for children with learning
differences.
In this class, Sue will review the concepts of
positive discipline based on the work of Dr. Jane Nelson. Topics will
include:
-the importance of giving children responsibility and
purpose
-a review of parenting styles
-the difference between punishment&discipline
-limit setting
-natural vs logical consequences
-practicing specific techniques of positive
discipline
The Children's Health Council's
mission is to make a measurable difference in the lives of children and their
families who face developmental, behavioral, emotional and learning challenges.
CHC provides assessment and treatment services in multiple disciplines,
including psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, social work, education,
behavior management, family therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational
therapy and art therapy. CHC's goal is to help children reach their maximum
potential by building on their strengths and teaching them strategies to
overcome their challenges.
Night Meeting #9 at LGPNS:
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (6:30pm social, 7-10pm class)
1st Aid/CPR Training with Jarod Middleton
Back
by popular demand, Jarod Middleton of the San Jose Fire Department will review
current guidelines for infant/toddler and adult CPR. In addition, he will
review 1st aid guidelines and answer questions on emergency response, fire
safety in the home, and most any other safety topic you can think of!
This year's training will be held at the preschool. Certification cards
will not be issued. Please contact the American Red Cross for
certifications.
Also
at this meeting we will be voting on the 2010/2011 board slate.
Night Meeting #10 at TBD:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 (6:30pm social, 7-10pm class)
Fantasy Faire&Separate
Sessions
As a large group, we will be
reviewing Fantasy Faire shift details and general guidelines to ensure the
event runs smoothly. Then we will be breaking up into classes for the
final separate session of the year. Teachers will provide a year in
review and discuss any pertinent classroom business.
Night Meeting #11 at LGPNS:
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 (6:30pm social, 7-10pm class)
End of Year Slideshow, Year
End Review
At the final night meeting of
the year, parents will be treated to a slideshow showcasing their child. Bring your Kleenex because this one’s a
tear-jerker. Parents are given the
opportunity to give feedback on night meetings throughout the year as well as
other school sponsored events for future improvements.
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