To All Harker Parents, Upcoming Harker Parent Connect Events (see list below) I hope everyone is experiencing a positive start to the new year. As we begin 2023, we look ahead to many activities and initiatives occurring in the second half of the school year. So I wanted to remind you of the events occurring in our Harker Parent Connect series for late winter and spring. Details about these events are in the calendar item and/or will be outlined in emails. Attendance at these events is optional. For more social opportunities organized by grade level parents, look for the “Parent-Organized Events” in the calendar denoted with a little puzzle piece icon. Also listed here are the current slate of presenters for the Peninsula-based Common Ground Speaker Series, and webinars presented by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). Harker is a member school of the Common Ground consortium and ISACS, so all presentations are free to you. I hope you find these parent-education sessions helpful to you and your family. Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Jennifer Gargano Assistant Head of School, Academic Affairs jennifer.gargano@harker.org 408.249.2510 Harker frequently hosts, sponsors or shares parent education events for our families to learn about and discuss important topics relevant to the raising of informed, healthy and fulfilled children and young adults. These Harker Parent Connect events are noted in the main school calendar as “(HPC).” You can customize your calendar settings to select the HPC sub-calendar, and then you’ll be able to see them all at a glance. Harker and ISACS Events Grade-level Q&As | throughout the year These sessions are a chance to have your questions answered by various faculty, staff or administrators, and mingle with fellow parents. Registration links are on the calendar and will be in the emails you will receive before each Q&A that is relevant to you. Q&As with specific topics are included below. Fri., Jan. 6 | 9:30 a.m. | Union Theater Grade 5 Parents: Step-Up Information Tues., Jan. 17 | 4:30 p.m. | ISACS Parent Webinar Religious Diversity: A Great American Strength Pre-registration required. Wed., Feb. 8 | 8:30 a.m. | Boynton Ave. Campus Cafe LIFE Parent Coffee Book Series #1: “How to Raise an Adult” by Julie Lythcott-Haims. Details and RSVP link are on school calendar. Wed., Feb. 15 | 4:30 p.m. | ISACS Parent Webinar Raising Our Village: Creating a Culture of Dignity Pre-registration required. Tues., Feb. 28 | 5-6 p.m. | Upper School Campus LIFE Parent Coffee Book Series #2: “How to Raise an Adult” by Julie Lythcott-Haims. Details and RSVP link are on school calendar. Tues., March 7 | 4:30 p.m. | ISACS Parent Webinar Technology & Mental Health: What is the Link? What Can We Do? Pre-registration required. Mon., March 20 | 6 p.m. | Virtual Grade 6 Parents: Trip Information. Please register to receive link. Mon., March 20 | 6 p.m. | Virtual Grade 7 Parents: Trip Information. Please register to receive link. Wed., March 22 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Boynton Ave. Campus Cafe LIFE Parent Coffee Book Series #3: “How to Raise an Adult” by Julie Lythcott-Haims. Details and RSVP link are on school calendar. Wed., April 19 | 4:30 p.m. | ISACS Parent Webinar Boundaries Without Battles: How to Be Flexible & Firm When Kids Need It Most Pre-registration required. Common Ground Events For details on all virtual Common Ground events this season, visit the Common Ground website. Videos of all Common Ground speakers are available after the event by visiting their archive and using password CGSSVideo2o22!. This link/password is also available on the parent portal in two places: the Counseling & Life tile, and the Resources tile. Tues., Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. Listen, Learn and Act, How to Bring DE&I Into Your Everyday Life with Dear White Women & Yamilet Medina Details & Registration Link Tues., Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. Uncomfortable Conversations: How to Navigate Discord with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. Details & Registration Link Mon., March 6 | 7 p.m. Raising Body-Positive Kids: A Parents’ Guide with Wendy Sterling, Signe Darpinian and Shelley Aggarwal Details & Registration Link TBD May | 7 p.m. Finding Balance in the Age of Addition with Stanford psychiatrist, Dr. Anna Lembke Details Coming Soon Social Media facebook.com/harkerschool instagram.com/harkerschool youtube.com/harkerschool Contact Us 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose 95129 communications@harker.org Need more spirit wear? Shop the Eagle Store at https://eaglestore.harker.org/ Copyright © The Harker School 2024. All Rights Reserved.