Our year is off to a great start. This year’s theme is “ Healthy. Connected. Engaged. ” Our theme will serve as a launching pad for interesting, insightful speakers and meaningful programs, where you can connect with other independent school parents, teachers and administrators to share ideas on parenting, child development and education.
 
Orientation
  • Thank you to those who attended
  • Training materials are on our website under the Resources for Reps tab
  • A summary of the program is here and also on our website

Meet & Greet Coffee October 7, 2019
  • Informal coffee for PCW Representatives and PA Presidents
  • At Star Nut Gourmet in McLean (1445 Laughlin Ave.) 8:30-10:30 am
  • RSVP here

Lower School Forum October 22, 2019
  • Four esteemed administrators (from Beauvoir, Congressional, McLean, Primary Day) will speak on their school's best practices regarding the theme Healthy. Connected. Engaged.
  • At The McLean School of Maryland (8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac, Maryland 20854)
  • Light fare at 8:30 am
  • Presentation at 9:00 am
  • Question and Answer Session at 10:00 am
  • All PCW member school parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are invited
  • Download flyer here and RSVP here

Fall Speaker November 14, 2019
  • Author and psychologist Lisa Damour, PhD
  • “Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Tweens and Teens”
  • At The National Presbyterian School (4121 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC)
  • Light fare at 8:30 am
  • Presentation at 9:00 am
  • Book signing at 11:00 am
  • Open to parents, educators and the general public
  • Download flyer here and RSVP here

Action Items
Please reach out to your school community and encourage parents, educators, and friends to attend these events. Here are some ways to spread the word:
  • Print and post flyers at your school
  • Ask your school's webmaster and/or Director of Communications to put a link to the programs on your school's website
  • Send an email to your friends encouraging them to come
  • Come to the events yourself and bring a friend!
  • Most Importantly - Please put a blurb about these programs in your school's newsletter. Here's some language you can use:

The Parents Council of Washington's Lower School Forum will be held Tuesday, October 22 at 8:30 am at The McLean School of Maryland (8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac, Maryland 20854) . All PCW member school parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are invited and encouraged to attend this new program focusing on Lower Schools. Four esteemed administrators (from Beauvoir, Congressional, McLean, Primary Day) will speak on their school's best practices regarding the theme: Healthy. Connected. Engaged .
Download flyer here and RSVP here .

The Parents Council of Washington's Fall Speaker will be author and psychologist Lisa Damour, PhD. She will present “ Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Tweens and Teens ” on Thursday, November 14 at The National Presbyterian School (4121 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC). The program begins with light fare at 8:30 am, presentation at 9:00 am, and book signing at 11:00 am. The program is free and open to the public, so bring your friends!
Download flyer here and RSVP here.


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