Who: Parents, students, faculty, and staff from Ridgewood High, Chasco Elementary and Middle, and Calusa Elementary schools; and community partners
What: Parent University with free breakfast, keynote speakers Dee Reed and Judge Shawn Crane, and raffle prizes
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 3
Where: Ridgewood High School, 7650 Orchid Lake Road, New Port Richey
Why: To provide parents resources for fostering growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity (GRIT) in students.
How: The day will begin with breakfast and registration, followed by the keynote address by Dee Reed and Judge Crane. Reed will tell his story of excelling as a football star at Pasco High School, and how his poor choices nearly derailed his future success. Judge Crane will reinforce Reed’s message.
Breakout sessions will follow on Raising Successful Children, Connecting to Community Resources, Active Parenting, and Changes in Schooling: Helping parents understand the challenges and demands that students face. Representatives from more than 20 community agencies and businesses will take part, some of which are providing giveaways and raffle prizes. The raffle will take place at the end of the day, and will include gift cards for Publix, four single-day admission packets to Sea World, four single-day admissions to Aquatica, a gift card to Outback Steakhouse, and two certificates for massages. Childcare will be provided.
CONTACT:
Linda Cobbe, Director
Communications & Government Relations
(813)794-2717/(727)774-2717/(352)524-2717
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