Again this year, Norfolk Public Schools will host Parent University, a half-day event filled with workshops designed to help parents support their children's education. Mark your calendar for this upcoming Parent University onSaturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Granby High School. The theme is "Learning Without Limits: Occupations, Vocations, Professions and Careers," to support parents and students in continuing their education, helping students graduate from high school on time, committing to lifelong learning and setting career goals.
Brother Dr. Adolph Brown, III, billed as the World's Greatest Edu-tainer, will be the keynote speaker. School Board member Dr. Noelle Gabriel also will speak. Break-out sessions will include presentations from specialists in math, reading, science, social studies, special education and other content areas to help parents learn to assist their children at home. Community partners and representatives from various local colleges and career areas also will be on hand.
The event is free of charge for children and parents, and lunch will be provided. School bus transportation will be provided from designated pick-up locations, however strollers cannot be accommodated on the buses.
Parents are invited to register today. Forms are available in all schools. Check with your school's principal, parent liaison or guidance counselor.
For more information, contact Dr. Dawn Lawrence or Marquita Sykes at 628-3944.
Click Below To Download the App:
parent_u_app.pdf
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