Parent Education Workshops

Each 30-minute workshop is being offered twice, once at 7:15 and once at 7:50. Please choose which two you would like to attend and enter your name once for a Session One Workshop and once for a Session Two Workshop.

Workshop Descriptions:
Pearson Success at Home - Mr. Speck will demonstrate how to use Pearson SucessNet at home to enrich your child and share in interactive learning experiences. Take a look inside your child’s day-to-day learning!

Learning to Read (K-2) - Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Fong discuss how children learn to read, the connection between home and the school in the literacy process, and how families can support the early reader.

Reading to Learn (3-5) - What happens after your child has learned to read?  Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Porter will explain and give examples of how to improve reading strategies and comprehension skills.

Writing without Tears - Take the drama out of writing homework.  Dr. Margaret Finnegan shows you how to help your child write without engaging in power struggles and how to focus on what really matters.

Successful School Partnerships - School Counselor Kathryn Hutto will explain Marengo’s proactive approach to building a thoughtful individualized plan for making your child’s school year a success!

Character Development - Hear from Miss Lang and Mr. Aschieris about Marengo’s High Five of Good Character and the Word of the Month, and how you can reinforce good character at home.