Early Childhood Literacy

Parents are invited to learn more about the importance of reading in the home to set up children for school readiness.  Each participant will be able to take home a book of choice.

 

Presenters

Kyrene School District’s Intervention Coordinator & Kyrene Parent, Sharyn Weinheimer and Kyrene Parent, Hannah Parnell. 

 

Dates and Times

August 19, 2021
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Kyrene District Office
Register for 8-19 In-Person Session

 

August 23, 2021
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Zoom
Register for 8-23 Zoom Session

 

In Partnership With First Things First

Be in the Know: Chemicals of Concern and Common Sense

Drugs have evolved over the decades. Youth use starts earlier with more potent chemicals like nicotine, THC and opioids. Vaping is prevalent and fentanyl is killing people. Kids have access to it all. Anyone can fall into the use and life of addiction. In 2020, there were over 250 drug overdoses daily in the US. Let’s work together to be knowledgeable or “in the know” and save lives. In this class you will learn about the facts, trends, signs of use, causes of death and resources for preventing and intervening.

 

Presenters

Stephanie Siete - Stephanie has been educating parents, teachers, first
responders, professionals and kids about the risks of substance abuse for 20 years.

 

Date and Time

September 16, 2021 
6:00-7:00

 

Powerpoint Presentation

 

In Partnership With: 

Introduction to Love and Logic

Parents are invited to learn about  The Love and Logic approach to parenting, which is built around the science of caring and respectful relationships. An authentic, loving connection between parents and their children forms the foundation of good behavior and healthy decision-making.

 

Presenter Larry Kerby

 

Date and Time

September 30, 2021
6:00-7:00
Kyrene District Office
8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe AZ

 

Registration for the 9-30 Event   

 

Coping with Teenagers' Emotions

In this session, parents discuss some of the reasons teenagers have emotional reactions and theskills that teens need to calm themselves down. Several positive parenting strategies are introduced to help parents teach their teen to better manage their emotions.

 

Presenter Sandi Cimino

 

Date and Time

October 14, 2021
6:00-7:30
Location:  Zoom

Register for the 10-14 Session

 

In Partnership with Triple P-Positive Parenting Program and notMYkid

Growth Mindset & Personal Leadership Principles

Parents and caregivers are invited to learn about what a growth mindset is and what we can do to support the development of this in our children. We will discuss leadership and life skills that will empower children to know they are capable of success in school and beyond.

 

Presenters 
Kyrene School District’s Intervention Coordinator & Kyrene Parent, Sharyn Weinheimer and Kyrene Parent, Hannah Parnell

 

Date and Time

October 18, 2021
5:00-6:00 pm
Zoom Link 

 

Register for the 10-18 Session

Brain Science: Relationships & Routines

Parents are invited to learn more about how developing relationships and routines helps with the developing brain. 

 

Presenter 
Sharyn Weinheimer and Hannah Parnell

 

Date and Time

November 15, 2021
6:00-7:00
Location:  Zoom Link

 

Register for the 11.15.21 Session

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Depression, Self-Injury, & Suicide

Join us for our upcoming parent presentation with notMYkid to gain critical information on depression, self-injury, and suicide.  Presentation will include information about 

• Understanding influences
• Warning signs and symptoms
• How to talk about suicide with family and loved ones
• How to seek help and treatment

 

 

 

Presenter Shane Watson

 

Date and Time

November 18, 2021
6:00-7:00
Location: Zoom

 

Register for the Nov. 18 Session

In Partnership With: NotMYkid

The Developing Brain

Parents are invited to learn more about how the brain develops in early adolescents and how to support growth.   

 

Presenter Katey McPherson

 

Date and Time 

December 9, 2021
6:00-7:00
Location Zoom

Recording of the presentation 

 

In Partnership With NotMYkid

Getting Teens to Cooperate

During this discussion, parents share some of their experiences and ideas about dealing with noncooperation and discuss reasons why teenagers can be uncooperative. Several positive parenting strategies are introduced to help parents develop a plan to motivate their teenager to be cooperative at home.   

 

Presenter Sandi Cimini

 

Date and Time

December 16, 2021
6:00-7:30
Location: Zoom

 

Register for the 12-16 Session

 

Partnership: Triple P-Positive Parenting Program 

Early Literacy Kit - Drive Thru Event

Drive up to the Kyrene District Office to receive a First Things First (FTF) Early Literacy Kit, a bag with materials including FTF vinyl bag, Early Literacy Guide, a book, bookmark, crayons, and dry erase board.  Available to the first 100 people to register or supplies last.

 

Date and Time 

January 12, 2022
4:00pm -5:00 pm
Location:  Kyrene District Office, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe

 

Register for the 1.12 Session

 

In Partnership With 

Snapchat: Counterfeit Medication on Social Media

Snapchat is not just for social endeavors; it can be used to order pills.  Families are invited to come and learn about how this social media is being used to distribute illegal medication and how parents can help. 

 

Presenter:  Shane Watson

 

Date and Time 

January 13, 2022
6:00-7:00
Location Zoom

 

Register for the 1.13 Session

 

In Partnership With 

Growth Mindset & Personal Leadership Principles

Parents and caregivers are invited to learn about what a growth mindset is and what we can do to support the development of this in our children. We will discuss leadership and life skills that will empower children to know they are capable of success in school and beyond.

 

Presenters 
Kyrene School District’s Intervention Coordinator & Kyrene Parent, Sharyn Weinheimer and Kyrene Parent, Hannah Parnell

 

Date and Time

February 1, 2022
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm 
Location: TBD

Register for the 2.1.22 Presentation

Unsupervised & Online

Join us to gain valuable information about connecting safely online.  Presentation will include information about  

• Stay in the know about the latest app trends
• Warning signs of cyber bullying & risky behavior
• Monitoring access to explicit content
• Protection from identify theft & online predators
• Understand the laws and legal implications

  

Presenter Shane Watson

 

Date and Time

February 10, 2022
6:00-7:00
Location: Zoom Link

 

Register for the February 10 Session

 

How to Reach, Teach, & Support the iGeneration Student

Join us to gain valuable insight into tips and strategies for raising children for whom technology has always been present.

Presenter Katey McPherson

 

Date and Time 

March 17, 2022
6:00-7:00
Location TBD

 

Register for the 3.17.22 Session

 

In Partnership With NotMYkid

Brain Science: Relationships & Routines

Parents are invited to learn more about how developing relationships and routines helps with the developing brain. 

 

Presenter 
Sharyn Weinheimer and Hannah Parnell

 

Date and Time

April 4, 2022
4:30-5:30
Location:  Zoom

 

Register for the 4.4.2022 Presentation 

What Do You Know About Trauma? 

Childhood trauma is more common than one might think.  It affects children in a myriad of ways.  Come learn about many common causes of childhood trauma, how it presents itself, and how to help children.  

 

Presenter Sandi Cimino

 

Date and Time

April 13, 2022
6:00-7:00
Location:TBD

 

Register for the 4.13.22 presentation 

 

In Partnership with 

Early Literacy Kit - Drive Thru Event

Drive up to the Kyrene District Office to receive a First Things First (FTF) Early Literacy Kit, a bag with materials including FTF vinyl bag, Early Literacy Guide, a book, bookmark, crayons, and dry erase board.  Available to the first 100 people to register or supplies last.

 

Date and Time 

May 10, 2022
4:00pm -5:00 pm
Location:  Kyrene District Office, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe

 

REgister for the 5.10 Event (Coming Soon)

 

In Partnership With 

Early Childhood Literacy

Parents are invited to learn more about the importance of reading in the home to set up children for school readiness.  Each participant will be able to take home a book of choice.

 

Presenters

Kyrene School District’s Intervention Coordinator & Kyrene Parent, Sharyn Weinheimer and Kyrene Parent, Hannah Parnell. 

 

Dates and Times

May 9, 2022
Time:  5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: TBD
Register for the 5.9.22 Presentation 

In Partnership With First Things First