Parent University
FACEtime Newsletter, Home Edition 2/23/2021
Welcome to Hybrid Learning!
Parent University Presents the BCPS InfoCenter
Take a moment to visit our InfoCenter and check out the family choice information.
Stakeholder Survey is Open
This survey is voluntary and designed to allow you to share your opinions about our school system. Your responses are anonymous and confidential, so feel free to be honest. We are seeking opportunities to increase satisfaction and improve performance within BCPS.
The survey is translated into 15 languages for the Student, Parent/Caregiver, and Community Member stakeholder groups. To access a translation, please select a language from the drop-down menu on the top right.
Student Member of the Board
Students will be learning about the SMOB elections and viewing candidate speeches during their ELA and Social Studies classes from Feb 22 - Feb 26, 2021. They will also have a chance to submit questions for our candidates.
Students will view a Q&A session and vote for their next SMOB on March 17, 2021!
Event Highlights
Family Yoga Night
Grab the family and join us for a free virtual yoga session hosted by Parent University in partnership with United Healthcare.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
6:30 p.m.
Vaping and Tobacco Education for Parents and Students.
The harmful effects of smoking and vaping will be discussed along with the relationship to COVID.
March 18, 2021 - Presentation will be offered in Spanish.
12:00 p.m.
Special Education Citizen's Advisory Committee March Meeting
Monday, March 1, 2021
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Google Meeting Link
If you need to participate by phone, please email egalvez@bcps.org for assistance.
ESOL Conversation Group
Practice your English in a comfortable, informal virtual setting. Registration closes one hour before the start of the program. A valid email address is needed at registration to send a Zoom link to the program 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
Monday, March 1, 2021
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Virtual
Trivia For Adults
Join us for fun trivia on a wide range of topics. Registration closes one hour before the start of the program. A valid email address is needed at registration to send a Zoom link to the program 30 minutes before scheduled start.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual
Resource Highlights
Special Education Resource Center
For more information or to join their newsletter list, email serc@bcps.org.
Baltimore County PTA Council Needs You!
Are you interested in joining the PTA Council board and serving at the County level? Please contact Frances Craig at nominationne@bcptacouncil.org.
Like What You See?!
What is Parent University?
Parent University is offered through the BCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, which we affectionately call FACE! We provide tools and resources to BPCS families to support learning at home. In the past, before social-distancing, one of the ways we offered these resources was through in-person workshops hosted by community members and schools. We also have a large collection of online resources that are available as we navigate through this incredibly unique time in our lives. We hope you enjoy what we have to share.
BCPS Office of Family & Community Engagement
Email: parentu@bcps.org
Website: https://cos.bcps.org/departments/communications/family_and_community_engagement/parent_university
Phone: 443-809-4496
Facebook: facebook.com/BCPSParentU
Twitter: @BCPSParentU
If there is a topic you'd like us to discuss, please send your ideas to parentu@bcps.org!