Parent University

GWMS is excited to launch our Parent University program this year! This program is designed to develop collaboration between GWMS and our Wahawk families. Parent University is also an opportunity for parents to learn about their students’ education in middle school as well as the ins and outs of GWMS.
Session 1 Recording

Topics:
-online tools – Infinite Campus, Canvas, ParentSquare, Washington’s website
-athletics & extracurricular activities
-communication with staff members

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Session 2 Recording

Topics:
-attendance
-iReady results
-RTI scheduler, support time, and clubs
-students & cell phones

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Session 3 Recording

Topics:
-content area learning by grade level (social studies, math, science, ELA)
-developmental needs of middle school students
-attendance 2.0
-school fundraiser information

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Session 4 Recording

Links to resources in the presentation:
Catherine Price’s Resources Page
Digital Heroin: Screens Are Damaging Our Children’s Brains
What Did You Do for Fun When You Were a Kid?

Topics:
-PBIS reward system (1:34)
-Exploratory curriculum overview (4:18)
-impact of technology on youth (11:53)
-high school preparation and transition (39:24)

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