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PandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Julia Pile

On the evening of January 17, 2024, the virtual doors of West Park Place Elementary (@WestParkPlaceES) School opened wide, welcoming 27 eager individuals to the heartwarming PandaPride ParentCamp (@ParentCamp).This unique online gathering transformed virtual breakout rooms into vibrant spaces for connection, collaboration, and community. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, parents, educators, and community members engaged in insightful dialogues facilitated by trained guides. The magic of ParentCamp lies in its unique approach, fostering open dialogue in circles that prioritize choice and voice. The event unfolded across four breakout rooms, each with…

We had a great time in “Georgia” today with ClassTag!

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Julia Pile

Thank you ClassTag for inviting ParentCamp to join you in Georgia today! Loved the conversations about how we can reach out to families and get them connected. Thank you everyone for participating in Wave Therapy! #ParentCamp #ClassTag #Communication #Connection

ParentCamp is honored to be featured in an outstanding article by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation about Family-School-Community Engagement

July 13, 2020 Julia Pile

This post goes out to parents, families, educators and staff as we lean into the great unknown, the 2020-21 school year, hoping to create the best possible conditions for student growth. ParentCamp is honored to be featured in an outstanding article by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation about Family-School-Community Engagement. The article is entitled As schools debate reopening, parents are called to be partners and is written by Anne Kniffendorf, Freelance Writer for KCUR and the Kauffman Foundation. Laura Gilchrist, Vice-President of ParentCamp, shares the needs for family and educator/staff…