Minutes
Parent Organization Meeting
Free Swimming Lessons & Nemour's Workshop
Pam began the meeting informing parents of two events they
may want to participate in. The first is Free Swimming Lessons being offered by
the
Teacher Appreciation
Jessica informed parents that the Parent Organization will be giving each lead teacher a $75 gift card and each assistant a $20 gift card. Discussion was had regarding what kind of gift card to give - Visa Debit cards, Walmart cards, Target cards, Publix cards. It was agreed that we would be buy gift cards from Target.
Discussed where the Spring Play is being held and informed parents the location of Robinson Theater. Pam pointed out that we need to remind parents that they will need to purchase a PARKING Pass the night of the Spring Play in order to park in the garage or the parking lot next to the Fine Arts Center. Teresa said she would email parents and remind them that they need to purchase a pass. Also, we would contact parking services to remind them that we will be holding our Spring Play in Robinson Theater.
Video Update - Jason, Jessica's husband, gave parents a
preview of the Teacher Appreciation video. Parents were very happy with the
preview and expect that many parents will want a copy of the
Summer Fall Registration
Summer and Fall Registration has begun. Parents should have received a schedule
in their child's (or children's) swing folder. Parents can see the schedule on
the CDRC
website. Pam indicated in the meeting that Ms. Nancy's class will not have
all day students in her class next year. Only students enrolled in VPK for the
9-12 time slot and from 2-5. Ms. Roberta and Ms. Mahreen will have a mix of VPK
and all day students.
Born Learning Training?
Parents were asked if they wanted to participate in a training seminar next year called Born Training. Parents did not make a decision. There were several different seminars that we could offer. We will discuss at the next meeting. The seminar is offered by Nemours. Need to find out if there is a deadline for workshops.
Next Parent Meeting
Our next parent meeting is scheduled for May 7th. Tentative agenda for the next meeting:
Conscious Discipline: Principle #8
Demands that the adult be in the relationship with the child.
Reviewed the difference between negative discipline and positive discipline.
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We often are too busy to give children the time or attention they want or need.
Example: Child talking about day; Parent is cooking dinner, watching TV,..and no response from the parents. What are the options for the child? Negative reactions by the child will get a response.
Think Sheet: Parents were asked to think about a time when they were frustrated, disappointed, ignored or angry and they were asked to do something at that time. What was their response? Did they want to do what was asked of them?
Now think of a time when things are going well and you are asked to do something? What was your response?
How do we get a positive relationship with our children?
Focused Play
Fives minutes of focused play per day reduces power struggles by 50%. Children
need our presence, not our presents.
Watched a video w/ Becky Bailey working with children and playing with them. She shows some loving rituals to help children focus and to help reduce power struggles.
After the video, parents split into two groups in a role playing exercise. The two groups consisted of the "parents" and the "children". The children were sent out of the room. The parents were kept in the room and handed Sudoku puzzles and instructed to ignore the children when the come in. The children came into the room excited to show a flower they picked. After the exercise, parents were asked how they felt about the experience. The children were asked how they felt when the parents ignored them or continued with their tasks/puzzles without giving them acknowledgement.
"I don't have time."
Parents have a choice: Spend time in positive prevention or spend time in conflict resolution, drying tears, or repairing relationships. This applies to all ages. Even with older kids, you build relationships by doing things with them...play checkers, play basketball, go for a run...
Parents may be physically there with their child, but not attending to them. They will say things like "Uh huh, yep!" or "Tell me while I put dishes in the washer" Or parents will be on the cell phone...
Parents must give their children 100% of their attention even if it is just for two minutes.
What does a Genuine Encounter Moment ...
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Parents should create a good night ritual you can do with your child.
Review:
Principle #7