Free Parent Support Classes!

News Release from: North Clackamas School District
NORTH CLACKAMAS OFFERS FREE CLASSES TO SUPPORT PARENTS
Posted: February 11th, 2013 8:49 AM

Parents are their child's first teachers, playing a vital role in a student's school success.  To maximize their impact on children's learning and character development, North Clackamas Schools is offering a number of free classes for parents in partnership with Metropolitan Family Service and Northwest Family Services.

Parents from Oak Grove and Milwaukie to Clackamas and Happy Valley are invited to attend any of these upcoming sessions.

Ready Set Go, a free kindergarten readiness program for preschoolers and their parents, is offered Tuesdays at Wichita Center, 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  For more information, call Maria at 503-353-5663.

G.E.D. (General Education Degree) Preparation Classes in Spanish
This on-going class is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lot Whitcomb Elementary, located at 7400 SE Thompson Road.  To register for the class, offered through Clackamas Community College, contact Ally Meyer at allisonm@metfamily.org or call 503-353-5672.

English Language Class
This class will help you learn English and practice English conversation skills. The drop-in class is offered Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Linwood Elementary (11909 SE Linwood Ave.) through March 12.  Free childcare is provided.  For information, call Susan Hamann at susanh@metfamily.org or call 503-353-5463.

Open computer lab for families
This drop-in program offers free computer access for families on Mondays through Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.  in the community room at Oak Grove Elementary, located at 2150 SE Torbank Road.  For information, call Kati at 503-501-8582.

Parent Power: presented by Northwest Family Services
Ardenwald Elementary:  6 to 8 p.m. in March 5, 12, 19 & April 2 (Tuesdays) -- English
Riverside Elementary:  6 to 8 p.m. in March 5, 12, 19, April 2 (Tuesdays) -- English & Spanish

This free parent workshop for families with kids age 4 to 13 will help you:
-- Motivate your child to be responsible
-- Gain control through choices
-- Enjoy your role as a parent
-- Model good communication skills
Free childcare is provided.  To register, visit: www.lastingrelationships.org or call 503-546-6377.  See sample podcasts at http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/18006