NEW Virtual Parent Café Sessions for Fall 2020

Virtual Parent Cafes were a great way to connect with the District to learn more about the 2020-21 school year.

Parent Cafe sessions are recorded and archived below.
Click on the time link to access directly through YouTube.

Thurs., Nov 12, 2020 (Combined with Zoom with the Superintendent)
Heavy is the Heart: The Intersectionality of the Head and the Heart in Education

MORNING SESSION:
Watch the video below on YouTube: 9 a.m. (47:02 minutes)
Chat Transcript Text: 9 a.m.

Evening SESSION:
Watch the video below on YouTube: 5 p.m. (43:49 minutes)
Chat Transcript Text: 5 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 23, 2020
Practice Mindfulness with Joanie Terrizzi
Connect with your community and yourself as Mindfulness practitioner Joanie Terrizzi guides you through a mindfulness exercise sure to rest and empower you during difficult times

9 a.m. Webinar (58:11 Minutes)

5 p.m. Webinar (58:58 minutes)

Wed., Sept. 9, 2020
Wellness of a Lion

Learn about dozens of district resources to support families and children with learning and well-being.

9 a.m. Webinar (43:49 Minutes)

5 p.m. Webinar (49.27 minutes)

Wed., August 26, 2020
Get Ready, Get Set, Click!

Watch as members of the District's Curriculum and Instruction team share a primer and demonstrations on basic virtual learning platforms for your children. Click here for a 15-page downloadable PDF of the presentation slide deck.

For help with technology, please contact the District's hotline at (314) 290-4003.
To request a new Chromebook or a repair, go to www.ucityschools.org/chromebook.
To request a hotspot, visit www.ucityschools.org/hotspot.
If you have other technology issues or needs, email mbasi@ucityschools.org.

If a family has a District Chromebook or hotspot that they are not using, we would love to repurpose the device for a student or family who needs one. Please call (314) 290-4003 or email mbasi@ucityschools.org. You can drop off unneeded devices at the McNair Administration Building (8136 Groby Road 63130) any school day from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

9 a.m. Webinar (31:19 Minutes)

Wed., August 26, 2020
Get Ready, Get Set, Click!
15-page PDF of the presentation slide deck

5 p.m. Webinar (34:56 minutes)

Wed., August 19
A Week in the Life of University City High School

5 p.m. Webinar (1:10:40 minutes)

Tues., August 18
A Day in the Life of Julia Goldstein ECEC

9 a.m. Session (22:40 minutes)

5 p.m. Webinar (46:06minutes)

Mon., August 17
A Day in the Life of Brittany Woods Middle School

9 a.m. Webinar (29:04 minutes)

5 p.m. Webinar (35:20 minutes)

Tues., August 11
A Day in the Life of Elementary School

9 a.m.Webinar (54:05 Minutes)

5 p.m. Webinar (57:38 minutes)

Tues., August 4
From Click to Brick: Blending in-person and virtual instruction

Watch as members of the District's Curriculum and Instruction team discuss plans for starting the new school year with Brick Academy and Distance Learning.

9 a.m. session (59:54 Minutes)

Mon., July 27
It’s Not Your Fault! - Supporting the emotional and learning needs of your children during a global pandemic

Watch as members of the District's student services team discuss how to handle stress in a pandemic and how to build a "Power Plan" to help parents and children be well during difficult emotional times.

5 p.m. session (1:16:51 Minutes)