Family Resource Center Newsletter
February 2023
Colleen Kugler
410 East First Street
Prosper, TX 75078
Shannon Tibbits
The Family Resource Center is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for parents to receive support and resources, borrow books, games and learning materials as well as attend workshops and support groups. Our calendar of events is listed on our website:
https://sites.google.com/prosper-isd.net/prosper-family-resource-center/home
Here's what the Family Resource Center provides:
- 100's of parenting books
- 100's of books for children related to social and emotional skills
- Educational books and activities for all levels
- Pre-made visuals on topics including behavior, social, communication and self-care
- Sensory items
- Community resources
- Parent workshops
- Parent support groups
- Coffee talks
- Assistance making personalized visuals & schedules
- Lamination services
- Materials to create student profile binders
Lending Library
Parent Support Room
Visit our website if you'd like to receive information about joining a parent support group.
Resource Binders... A Parent Favorite!
Parents love coming in and looking through our 40 binders full of thousands of visuals and articles to take home and use right away.
Come in and take a look and take what you need any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM!
Our Joy Garden!
FRC Clothes Closet
January Review
Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, and other Legal Considerations for Special Needs Families
Please RSVP HERE.
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023, 06:00 PM
410 East 1st Street, Prosper, TX, USA
Independence Parent Panel
It is time to start working yourself out of a job as a parent! Learn directly from a panel of seasoned parents how they have successfully guided their children with special needs to grow up into happy and INDEPENDENT adults. To register to attend in-person or virtually, click HERE
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023, 06:00 PM
410 East 1st Street, Prosper, TX, USA
February Social Skills Opportunities
GAME ON!
Hope to see you there!
BOYS IN THE MIDDLE!
A Social Skills Group Just for Boys in Middle School!
We will cover topics in a fun and engaging way including friendships, anxiety, frustration tolerance, perspective taking, problem solving and building self-esteem. Next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 7th from 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Sign-up link:
https://forms.gle/cpCtsF1vj1YToJqH7
Once you sign up, you will receive invitations to our future meetings. Meetings are held at various locations including the Family Resource Center.
GIRLS IN THE MIDDLE!
A Social Skills Group Just For Girls In Middle School!
We will cover topics in a fun and engaging way including friendships, anxiety, frustration tolerance, perspective taking, problem solving and building self-esteem. Next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 21st from 4:45pm - 5:45pm at Starbucks. Email with exact Starbucks location will be sent our to those who sign up to attend.
Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/uv89bdNHGK8tgMe49
Once you sign up, you will receive invitations to our future meetings. Meetings are held at various locations including the Family Resource Center.
New to Prosper ISD Special Education?
Monday, Feb 6, 2023, 06:00 PM
410 East 1st Street, Prosper, TX, USA
Need to Schedule a Prosper Campus Tour?
Prosper Parent Ambassadors will be hosting campus tours for parents, grandparents, and community members who would like to connect with our school communities and learn more about the positive things occurring in our Prosper ISD schools.
Click here to find out additional information on dates available to tour and how to register.
Parent Mentor Program
Next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 22nd virtually from 9:30-10:30am
February Parent Support Groups
Next meeting will be:
Thursday, February 9th from 9:30-10:30am at the Family Resource Center
https://forms.gle/XRsyCRyd22gT78LE9
Support Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome
Next meeting will be:
Tuesday, February 28th at the Family Resource Center from 9:30-10:30am
https://forms.gle/y9yYD4Gd5yAg55yr7
Support Group for Parents of Children with Significant Support Needs:
Next meeting will be:
Wednesday, February 15th at the Family Resource Center from 11:30-12:30pm
https://forms.gle/5B2Sdj7pXxaFXVvCA
Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism
Next meeting will be:
Tuesday, February 14th at the Family Resource Center from 9:30-10:30am
Prosper ISD Sped Connects Meeting - Meet & Greet with Prosper ISD Administration
Monday, Feb 27, 2023, 09:00 AM
410 East 1st Street, Prosper, TX, USA
Dog Treats for Sale - made and sold by the Prepare to Prosper Program!
Prepare To Prosper, Prosper's 18+ Services Program is selling our homemade dog treats! Our dog treats are made with 3 ingredients only: Peanut Butter, Pumpkin and Oats. We mix and bake our treats on campus at Rock Hill every week. You can order anytime and we will deliver within 2 weeks. We are selling 10 treats for $3.50. Order Dog Treats Here
All proceeds are used to enhance programming for our transition students who are working on the skills needed to become as independent as possible. Thanks for supporting us while allowing our students to work on valuable skills.
Monthly Advocacy Tip: Nurture Your Relationships
Keeping any marriage healthy takes a lot of work. Keeping a marriage strong in the face of the challenges brought on by raising a child with special needs takes even more effort. Overcoming obstacles together can be a rewarding and fullfilling experience that can strenghten your marriage, if you give it the time and attention it needs to thrive.
-Nancy K. Gajee
Find this article and many more as well as books and visuals and conversation starters to help you strenghten all of your important relationships at our Grab and Go table at the Family Resource Center.
Here are 10 simple phrases that can nurture your relationships and keep you in love:
1. You Look Great!
2. Thank you.
3. I think you're amazing.
4. I love you anyway.
5. We'll get through it.
6. Yes, I'd love to.
7. I understand.
8. What can I do for you?
9. I'm here for you.
10. I love you.
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Have Questions? Concerns? Feedback?
Your Family Support Specialists are here for you!
Feel free to reach out to us directly
(469) 219-2040