Join us for Parent University, on Saturday, February 24! The event is hosted by Barack and Michelle Obama 9th Grade Campus and is an opportunity to bring Lancaster ISD parents, business owners, and community members back into the campus in a positive way. As our district’s stakeholders, you are a vital part of what we do daily: teaching, empowering, encouraging, and preparing students. Parent University is a way to assist parents and families with obstacles and provide resources to the Lancaster community.
Parent University is a free program that will take place one Saturday a month over the next four months. All Parent University sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barack and Michelle Obama 9th Grade Campus at 1109 W. Main St., Lancaster, TX 75146.
Participants will select three topics to learn about throughout the program. They will receive additional information about their chosen topics each month, building upon the previous month’s lessons.
Lancaster ISD teachers and experts will teach Parent University courses. Parents and community members can also submit suggestions for topics they are interested in so we can continue to expand and develop Parent University.
At the end of the four-month program, participants who have completed at least three sessions will participate in a graduation ceremony and have the option to attend an on-site job fair. Friends and family are welcome to attend the ceremony.
Please be advised Parent University is about parents/guardians, family, and community outreach. It will not be the appropriate moment to talk about students, attendance, discipline, or any other school-related business. Parent University is designed to be a helpful and positive exchange between campus teachers and parents to cultivate and nurture those relationships.
To register for Parent University, visit the link: https://shorturl.at/notST and select three courses. All classes have a 25-person enrollment capacity to allow teachers to administer the lessons effectively. Course offerings are listed below, and a course book will be provided to participants.
Each Monthly Parent University Session includes:
- Complimentary continental breakfast starting at 9:30 a.m.
- Greetings by BAMO Principal Addison Russ
- Door prizes
- Vendor Fair
- Food Trucks
The dates for the remaining Parent Universities are:
- Feb 24th
- April 13th
- May 11th
For any questions regarding Parent University, please email Dorothy Cooper at dorothycooper@lancasterisd.org.
Region 10 contacts: Brittany Hervey, brittney.hervey@region10.org, and Alexis Wasson, alexis.wasson@region.org.
Parent University Courses
Financial Literacy
Gain financial wisdom in our Financial Literacy course! Learn vital skills like budgeting's significance, responsible credit card use, building a robust financial foundation, understanding savings, differentiating high yield vs. traditional options, life insurance types, retirement essentials with three buckets, effective tax mitigation, and debunking common financial myths. Elevate your financial IQ!
Session Title: Unwind Your Mind
Attendees will participate in activities that allow them to channel their inner “Soft Life.” They will engage in experiences that utilize the five senses to help them reset, relax, and bounce back! Direct experiences will include the influence of breath and light movement on our well-being. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of how self-care can strengthen their ability to navigate daily stressors and have the opportunity to practice coping skills to help them perform their best. (Dress accordingly)
Cooking Class
Food prep and quick meals for busy parents with Chef LaTina Dawn
Couponing/Budgeting
The clipless coupon method used by Extreme Coupon Champion and budgeting for a goal.
Buying your first home
Realtor Mike Ritrovato will be speaking about the pathway to homeownership for first buyers, and other questions you may have regarding purchasing a home.
Fitness and Health with Joshua Hairston
An experienced, well-established, and sought-after fitness trainer provides fitness and health tips. (Dress accordingly)
Jazz Dance Class
Professional dance techniques and stretches in the jazz dance genre (Dress accordingly)
Swing-Out Dance
Swing-out dance lessons and practice taught by Terry Tucker (Dress accordingly)
Interviewing/Resume Writing/Social Marketing
Resume writing workshop for proper phrasing and drafting of a professional resume and interviewing skills and techniques to get the job you want. Preparation details include how to prepare, dress, and market yourself via social media.
Goal Setting
Preparing for your future, steps to take to create the life you want by setting realistic, attainable goals and achieving them.
Entrepreneurship
Building Business, Growing Business
Ready to turn your dreams into additional dollars? Join our ParentPreneur Crash Course! Learn the A to Z of small business smarts while learning tips that will allow you to run your small business while handling big business! Unleash your inner entrepreneur!
Writing
Creative writing and professional writing with Rophietta London