Volume 5 | Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Parent & Guardian Connections Newsletter A special project of UVA HR and The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, connecting UVA faculty, staff, and team members and providing childcare strategies and resources

Featured Resources

Why Connection Matters Thursday, February 25, 12:00-1:00 pm

Join FEAP and the UVA Dual Career Program for a discussion about the benefits of connecting with other parents. Learn about available resources and connect directly with others in small groups. Learn More & Register

Remote Learning Opportunities & Virtual Support

While we try to ensure that the resources shared below are helpful, UVA does not endorse third-party content. Please use the same precautions with these resources that you would in any setting where children may engage with adults or other children.

Lumineo Education Support Lumineo Education Support provides tailored experiences to complement virtual learning with the goal to make pods accessible to as many students as possible, while keeping them sustainable. Small Group Remote Learning Spaces Available in Ivy (K-5). Learn More

In-home Montessori Pod South of Ivy (8 Minutes to Football Stadium) A UVA faculty member has space available for one or two children age 3 to second grade to join a Montessori Learning POD.  "We are a small POD with a very experienced Montessori Teacher. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our kids to socialize and learn together. The classroom is in a newly renovated part of our home. We are also seeking to create a “day camp” for this summer, from about June through August." Please send inquiries to Greg Gerling at ggerling1@netscape.net.

Free Virtual Support Group for Teenagers The coronavirus pandemic has made some teenagers feel isolated and lonely. ReadyKids is stepping up to help those who may be feeling alone during this time. Learn More

We're in This Together

He Just Wanted to Play Catch A callout on social media for a game of catch in Dallas drew a varied group of strangers who found escape from society’s turbulence in the most banal ritual. Read the story

UVA Parent & Guardian Connection Tool

This tool helps you connect with other UVA employees who live near you and have similarly aged children. Join the growing network of UVA parents for community, connection, and the exchange of information and supports. "I have already benefited from the contacts. It is helpful to talk with other parents during this time, especially ones who just moved to the area without family in the area. It is so hard to meet parents when your kids are not school aged." -Lisa Lampe, UVA Staff Member  Learn More & Join Now

Additional Resources

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