The department of Student and Family Engagement offers presentations, courses, and workshops designed to support and inspire parents, guardians, and caregivers to become leaders and advocates for their child’s learning and success. In this newsletter, find information on upcoming family academies, wraparound services and the Ulliance program for students.
Ulliance Student Life Advisor Program
The Ulliance Student Life Advisor Well-Being Program is designed to help K-12 students cope with personal, home and school challenges that they may encounter from time to time. For example, your students might need assistance dealing with a bully, avoiding peer pressure, or making new friends in a new school or in the neighborhood. Ulliance provides a variety of services to meet their needs, including short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and identification of community resources.
Other areas of assistance include:
Relationship and family concerns
Goal setting
Death of a loved one or a pet
Stress, anxiety, and depression
Experimenting with drugs or alcohol
My Grown-Up and Me! Language and Higher-Order Thinking
Join us for this “My Grown-Up and Me” series in which you will be able to bring a K-5th grade child and interact your way through activities designed to strengthen language development and foster higher-order thinking skills. Children walk away with fun and entertaining experiences, and grown ups walk away with tools and ideas to use at home. Everyone has a great time! This Family Academy is specifically designed to give parents and guardians the tools needed to interact in ways that develop strong, happy thinkers!
Goal: Give parents/caregivers tools to better interact with their child(ren) in a way that promotes positivity, language development, relationships, and higher order thinking skills.
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Liberty Middle School (46250 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187)
Mindfulness for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers have a lot going on, and sometimes we can benefit greatly from taking care of ourselves. Join us for a Mindfulness Session! Discover simple yet powerful techniques to manage stress and anxiety. Learn gentle breathing exercises to calm your mind and body, and explore basic meditation practices to foster emotional well-being. This session is designed to provide parents with tools to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. This session is intended for parents and guardians looking to spend some time on and for themselves. This session is for adults only and will not have activities geared toward children.
Session A:
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Canton High School
8415 N Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187
Family Yoga
Family Yoga brings the whole family together for mindfulness, movement, relaxation, and fun! Practice all the elements of a yoga class -- breathing, yoga poses, rest, and meditation -- in an engaging and active way. Session is led by Ms. Katie from DownPup Yoga, the only yoga studio in the community designed just for kids and families. Ms. Katie is a certified Children's Yoga Instructor. No yoga or fitness experience is needed; this session is for all abilities.
*Please bring a water bottle and yoga mat if you have one; very limited mats are available to borrow. *
When: Tuesday, November 12 from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Middle School Cafeteria, 46081 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
The Genius of Play: Incorporating Meaningful Play for Academic Success
Join us for this “playful” family academy supporting the importance of play and its role in future academic success. We will explore the latest research on the benefits of play along with specific changes that can be made at home to support your child’s overall positive growth and development. Participants will have hands-on experiences with various types of materials promoting language development, higher order thinking, and cognitive development. You will walk away with some simple play materials as well as tons of literature!
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Allen Early Learning Academy, 11100 N Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
Presenter: Eric Stamper, Student and Family Engagement Specialist
*Please note: This event is intended for parents/guardians. There will be no kid-oriented activities.*
Register Here for Incorporating Meaningful Play for Academic Success
Family Presentation Night @The Penn Theatre
Join Us for an Inspiring Presentation by Kevin Fischer, Executive Director of NAMI Michigan
Kevin will share his powerful journey in the presentation: "My Lived Experience: Caring for My Son with Serious Mental Illness and Our Loss to Suicide." Don’t miss this impactful discussion!
Explore Current Mental Health and Suicide Statistics, Treatment Strategies, and the Impact of Stigma on Access to Resources Discover how we can work together to eliminate stigma and improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental health issues.
Audience: Parents, Guardians and High School Students
Tuesday, November 19, at 7:00 PM
Have Fun and Join Us @ Family Game Night
Join us for this wonderful family fun evening full of laughs, connectedness, memories, and competitive spirit! This will be an evening in which your family can explore a wide variety of games that target different thinking skills. Move through the games at your own pace while learning the true meaning of sportsmanship. This free event is intended for parents, guardians and children aged 5 and up
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 from 6 - 8 p.m.
WHERE: Pioneer Middle School Cafeteria, 46081 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Website: https://www.pccsk12.com
Location: 454 South Harvey Street, Plymouth, MI, USA
Phone: 734-416-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pccsk12
Twitter: @PCCS_Official