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To All Harker Parents,
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I hope everyone’s new year is off to a positive and fulfilling start. As we begin 2025, we are excited to look ahead to the many activities and initiatives planned for the second half of the school year.
At The Harker School, we strive to partner with parents, equipping you with tools to navigate both the challenges of parenting and the unique journey of being a Harker parent. As part of this commitment, I’d like to remind you of the upcoming late fall and spring events in our Harker Parent Connect series. These sessions are designed to provide valuable insights and education to support you and your family.
Details about these events can be found in the calendar or will be shared via email. Attendance is optional, but we encourage your participation. For additional social opportunities organized by grade-level parents, look for “Parent-Organized Events” in the calendar, marked with a puzzle piece icon.
Included below are the current parent education series available through The Harker School’s memberships and subscriptions. These include the Peninsula-based Common Ground Speaker Series, webinars from the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), and resources from Common Sense Media, offering expert advice on technology and media. All presentations are free for our community.
I hope you find these parent education sessions valuable. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Once again, I wish you a fantastic start to 2025.
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 to see them all at a glance.
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Wed., Jan. 8 | 8:45-10 a.m. | In Person | Boynton Cafe
Parent Coffee, all grades: “Parenting with intention in a hectic world: How is your child’s schedule serving your child and you?”
Thurs., Jan. 9 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Virtual | Register
Grade 11: Parent College Night & Course Selection
Wed., Jan. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | In Person | Rothschild Performing Arts Center
Grade 9 & 10: Parent College Night & Course Selection
Tues., Jan. 28 | 6-7:15 p.m. | In Person | Union Theater
Grade 8 Students & Parents: Course Selection for Upper School
Tues., March 25 | 8:45-10 a.m. | In Person | Boynton Cafe
Parent Coffee, all grades: Tackling Stress and Anxiety While Managing Well-Being – Children’s Health Council
Tues., April 22 | 8:45-10 a.m. | In Person | Boynton Cafe
Parent Coffee, all grades: Putting it all Together: Parenting by Intentionally Centering Child Health, Growth and Well-Being
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Thurs., Jan. 16 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Register
Engaging Gen Alpha and Gen Z: Strategies That Slay!
March TBD | TBD | Virtual | Registration to follow, here
The Future of Work: How Parents Can Prepare Their Kids for Success in a Changing Economy
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For details on all virtual and in-person 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 CGSS@Library2024. This link/password is also available on the parent portal in two places: the Counseling & Life tile, and the Resources tile.
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Thurs., Jan. 9 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Virtual | Details & Registration
Attention Span: Restoring Balance & Focus | Gloria Mark, Ph.D.
Wed., Feb. 5 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Virtual | Details & Registration
My Body to Love: Talking to Young People about Healthy Relationships & Sexuality | Preeti Deb and Ivy Chen
Wed., March 5 | 7-8:15 p.m. | In Person | Details & Registration
Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection | Geoffrey Cohen, Ph.D.
Kehillah School, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
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Grade-level Parent Connects (formerly 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 event that is relevant to you. Parent Connects with specific topics are included below.
Fri., Jan. 10 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | In Person | Union Campus
Grade 5 Parents: Parent Connect and Step-Up Information
Mon., March 17 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Virtual
Grade 6 parents: Parent Connect with Fall Trip Information
Mon., March 17 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Virtual
Grade 7 parents: Parent Connect with Fall Trip Information
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Registration links will be added to the school calendar as they become available.
Wed., Jan. 15 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Webinar
How to Raise Socially Skilled Tweens & Teens Who Can Navigate Friendship Challenges, with Phyllis L. Fagell
Wed., Feb. 12 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Webinar
Squish the Peas: Life Lessons from Toddlers on How to Live a Happier, Healthier Life, with Hasan Merali
Tue., March 11 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Webinar/Viewing Party, followed by in-person Student Fishbowl from 5:45-6:45, location TBA
Raise Your Children & Adolescents to be Authentically Successful, Emotionally Healthy & Prepared to Thrive, with Ken Ginsburg
Wed., April 9 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Webinar
Planning for Summers of Growth & Joy, with Michael Thompson
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