The Arlington READY Coalition and Yorktown High School PTA invites parents and teens to start the conversation NOW!

We want to bring together parents, caregivers, teachers, and all other interested adults to gain some tips about having these conversations. Join us for an evening of tips and strategies to help your teen with tough choices

Learn & practice having meaningful conversations about drugs, alcohol, vaping (and other things too!).

Wednesday March 20, 2019 | 7:00 – 8:30pm|Resource and Info Tables from 6:30-9:00pm

Yorktown High School Cafeteria 5200 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Who Should Attend? EVERYONE from ANY SCHOOL!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

Parent Workshop:

Developing Structures and Routines

March 21 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Bright Horizons at Courthouse Station is pleased to partner with APCYF to provide this engaging workshop for parents of young children. All parents are welcome!

• Learn from speaker Michael Swisher, a parent and parent educator with 15+ years of experience.
• Discuss the importance of creating routines for children of all ages, and come away with a template for setting them up in your home.
• Share ideas for organizing space in your home that will allow children to build responsibility.

RSVP to: courthouse@brighthorizons.com

Bright Horizons at Courthouse Station | 2000 14th Street, Arlington, VA 22201
571-305-5104

Do you work at the intersection of families and learning? Would you like to network and learn from others in the field? Join us!

Friday CAFÉ

Professional Network for Community and Family Engagement

What: Friday CAFE is a morning discussion and networking series for people who work at the intersection of families and learning. Our gatherings feature a short talk, fresh coffee and thought-provoking ideas and conversation.

Who: Our members go by many different names. Some work in schools, others in the community. Are you a school leader, counselor, bilingual family liaison, parent ambassador, school staff member, parent liaison, community partner or parent leader? Are you passionate about family engagement? Friday CAFEs are for you!

Parent Voices: Mongolian Families in Arlington - Arlington is home to a vibrant community of Mongolian families. Join us to learn about their rich heritage and experiences so you can effectively connect with and engage Mongolian families.  Conversation Catalysts: Mungunzaya Coughlin, Parent and APS Bilingual Family LIaison at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School and Dr. Rosa Briceno, Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Specialist with Arlington Public Schools.

Date:  March 22, 9:00-11:00 a.m.https://apcyf.arlingtonva.us/events/friday-cafe/
Location:  Arlington Arts Center
Directions and Parking:  Here

REGISTER HERE

Upcoming APCYF & Committee Meetings:

Mar 11 4:00 Out-of-School Time Committee, Sequoia 1 Room 299

Mar 11 6:00 Early Childhood Committee Meeting, Sequoia 1 Room 138

Mar 12 4:00 READY Coalition, Sequoia 3 Room 112

Mar 12 6:00 Planning & Development, Sequoia 3 Room 112

Mar 18 5:00 Mental Wellness Roundtable, Sequoia 1 Room 138

Mar 27 6:00 APCYF Meeting, Sequoia Auditorium

Sequoia 1: 2100 Washington Blvd., Arlington VA 22204

Sequoia 3: 2120 Washington Blvd., Arlington VA 22204

If you would like any additional information on any of these committees, or how to become more involved, please contact us at apcyf@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-1667.