Back to School!
Theme For New School Year
As we welcome the new school year, the Parents Council’s theme for the 2023-2024 program year is Balance. Each school year our theme serves as a launching pad for interesting, insightful speakers and meaningful programs to bring connection with and among independent school parents, teachers, and administrators and to share ideas on parenting, child development, and education. Author Jana Kingsford writes “Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” We hope that our programs provide some tools for you and your schools to foster balance in the lives of our children.
Thank you for kicking off the year at Orientation September 20, 2023
Thank you for joining fellow Parent Association Presidents and PCW Representatives from member schools at the National Cathedral School last week. We learned about the vital roles and responsibilities of the PCW community and shared the morning connecting, reconnecting, and networking. You can access our robust PCW introductory information and 2023-24 program, including how to access communications tools to help us connect with fellow parents and schools, on our Resources for Reps tab!
PA Presidents Discussion October 12, 2023
PCW will hold an informal discussion for PA Presidents on Thursday, October 12, from 10:00 - 11:00 am via Zoom. We hope you will join us! REGISTER HERE
Fall Speaker Series - Welcoming Jennifer Wallace October 26, 2023
PCW is pleased to welcome award-winning author Jennifer Wallace to discuss her new book, "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic -- And What We Can Do About It." All PCW member school parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Registered attendees are welcome to submit advance questions to administration@parentscouncil.org by October 18.
- Tuesday, October 26, 2023, at 7:00 - 8:30 pm via Zoom
- REGISTER HERE
Save the dates, more info coming soon!
Lower/Middle School Forum December 5, 2023, 7:00 pm (at Lowell School)
Mental Health Panel January 30, 2024, 7:00 pm (at The Lab School)
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:
- Ask your school's webmaster and/or Director of Communications to put a description and link to the programs on your school's website
- Send an email to your friends encouraging them to join
- Join the events yourself and bring a friend!
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Most importantly - Please include a blurb about these programs in your school's newsletter and social media. Here is some language you can use:
Fall Speaker Jennifer Wallace October 26, 2023 (virtual)
The Parents Council of Washington (PCW) is pleased to welcome award-winning author Jennifer Wallace to discuss her new book, "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic--And What We Can Do About It." All PCW member school parents, administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this upcoming webinar on Thursday, October 26 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Registered attendees may submit advance questions to administration@parentscouncil.org by October 18. Register Here
