SPRING 2016 CLASS REGISTRATION To register for classes found in this booklet, fill out the registration form below, detach it from your booklet, and return it to your school s office. OR register online at tps.org or by calling 419-242-2122. *Childcare and transportation are provided upon request during registration. Transportation must be reserved at least 48 hours before class Name: Phone Number: Email Address: Home Address: City: State: Zip: School(s): #of children: Class Registration Number Number of Parents Do you need Transportation? Do you need childcare? If yes childcare, how many children/ what ages? If you need more space, please attach another piece of paper. *Please contact us if your child requires special accommodations during childcare. Please add me to the Parent University Email List. Please invite me to the next Parent Advisory Group meeting. Comments: If you need more space, please attach another piece of paper.
FREE classes and opportunities for Toledo Public Schools parents and caregivers. Childcare and transportation will always be provided. Please call 419-242-2122 to reserve transportation at least 48 hours before the class. SECTION 1: EDUCATION CLASSES College Financial Aid Workshop Presented by Owens Community College If your student is considering going to college in 2016-2017, NOW if the time to start applying for Financial Aid. Join Financial Aid Professionals to learn more about filling out FAFSA and your next steps. Students grades 5-12 are invited to join parents in the class. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# COLLEGE 2 Wednesday, February 3 rd Scott High School 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 2400 Collingwood, Toledo, 43620 Math Homework Help Presented by Toledo Public Schools Students are now learning new ways to do math in the classroom. Ask teachers math questions and learn how to best support students when they bring home math homework. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# MATH 2 Wednesday, February 17 th Boys and Girls Club 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 2250 N. Detroit, Toledo, 43606 Transitioning into High School Presented by Waite Freshman Academy High school is different than elementary school in many ways, and this is a big life transition. Help your student feel confident and prepared for their first day of high school. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# HS 1 Wednesday, February 17 th Waite High School 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 301 Morrison, Toledo, 43605 ABCs of TPS Presented by Toledo Public Schools Join TPS Leaders to get the inside scoop about your student s education and school district. Learn about TPS initiatives, partnerships, and strategies to support your child, family, and community. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# TPS 2 Thursday, February 11 th Glenwood Elementary 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 2860 Glenwood, Toledo, 43610
Standardized Testing (Pruebas Estandarizadas) Presented by Toledo Public Schools Standardized Testing starts for TPS students this spring, but you can start learning about this year s changes NOW! Learn how to best support your student s success. Walk-in s are welcome. *Esta clase también se ofrece en español. Registration# TEST 7* Saturday, February 27 th Jones Leadership Academy 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 430 Nebraska, Toledo, 43604 IEP Family Support Series Presented by TPS Head Start and Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Join TPS Early Childhood & Special Education experts and Community Partners to learn about your rights as a parent, how to best prepare for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and other resources that can help you help your child succeed in school and beyond. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# IEP IEP: What is it?* Tuesday, January 12 th Sanger Branch Library 6:00 7:00 PM 3030 W. Central, Toledo, 43606 IEP: Parent Idea Sharing Tuesday, February 9 th Sanger Branch Library 6:00 7:00 PM 3030 W. Central, Toledo, 43606 IEP: More In-Depth Tuesday, March 8 th Sanger Branch Library 6:00 7:00 PM 3030 W. Central, Toledo, 43606 IEP: After High School Tuesday, April 12 th Sanger Branch Library 6:00 7:00 PM 3030 W. Central, Toledo, 43606 SECTION 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES Digital Device Advice: Technology as a Tool Presented by the Apple Store Join other parents as we learn about ideas and apps to help keep you and your students organized and safe online. Discover smarter teacher-parent communication tools, along with ways to protect and monitor our children as they explore the internet. Space is limited. Registration# TECH 2 Thursday, January 21 st Apple Store, Franklin Park Mall 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5001 Monroe, Toledo, 43623 Family Health: Ask a Doctor Presented by the Mercy Health Partners Do you have a question about your child s health, but don t know if it is worth making an appointment at the doctor s office? Come and ask a pediatrician (children s doctor) for advice and learn how to keep your kids healthy this spring! Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# DR 1 Monday, February 8 th Grace Community Center 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 406 Delaware, Toledo, 43610
Eat Smart, Be Active, Learn How! Presented by The Ohio State University Extension The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) teaches families how to make healthy choices, stretch your food dollars, keep your food safe, and have fun! Participants receive a take home tool each class and graduation certificate upon completing the series. Pre-registration is required. Registration# OSU 1 Wednesday, January 20 th Wednesday, January 27 th Wednesday, February 3 rd Wednesday, February 10 th Wednesday, February 17 th Wednesday, February 24 th Wednesday, March 2 nd Wednesday, March 9 th Weekly 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Fredrick Douglas Community Center 1001 Indiana, Toledo, 43607 ACT Against Violence: Parents Raising Safe Kids Presented by The University Church Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities The ACT Against Violence: Parents Raising Safe Kids program (ACT-PRSK) is an interactive violence prevention program developed by the American Psychological Association for parents of elementary school children. The program teaches and supports parents in the areas of child development, roots and consequences of violence, anger management for adults and children, social problem solving, positive discipline, and the impact of media violence on children. Parents attend all of the following classes in ONE of these 9 week series. Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Registration# ACT R Registration# ACT D 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Reynolds Elementary EduCare Conference Room 5000 Norwich, Toledo, 43615 1932 Birchwood, Toledo, 43614 Tuesday, January 19 th Tuesday, January 26 th Tuesday, February 2 nd Tuesday, February 9 th Tuesday, February 16 th Tuesday, February 23 rd Tuesday, March 1 st Tuesday, March 8 th Tuesday, March 15 th Tuesday, March 1 st Tuesday, March 8 th Tuesday, March 15 th Tuesday, March 22 nd Tuesday, March 29 th Tuesday, April 5 th Tuesday, April 12 th Tuesday, April 19 th Human Trafficking Presented by Mona Al-Hayani Human Trafficking is a scary topic to think about, but it is a real problem in Toledo. Learn more about the issue and how to protect your family from danger. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# HT 1 Tuesday, May 10 th Toledo Early College High School 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 2225 Nebraska, Toledo, 43607
Growing Healthy Food & Families Presented by The Friendly Center Learn how to grow your own healthy food in container gardens! This class will teach the basics of growing and cooking fresh food, and the importance of passing this lesson on to you kids at the dinner table. Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Registration# GROW 1 Monday, April 4 th Monday, April 18 th Weekly The Friendly Center Monday, April 11 th Monday, April 25 th 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 1324 N. Superior, Toledo, 43604 My Family s Mental Health Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Are you concerned about your child s mental health? Have questions about ADHD, depression, or other mood disorders? Join this course for parents and caregivers on the mental health of children and adolescents. NAMI Basics offers education and support taught by parents who have lived similar experiences with their own children. Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Registration# NAMI 1 Tuesday, April 5 th Weekly NAMI of Greater Toledo Tuesday, April 12 th 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 2753 West Central, Toledo, 43606 Tuesday, April 19 th Tuesday, April 26 th Tuesday, May 3 rd Tuesday, May 10 th Family Etiquette Presented by Reeves Etiquette This four-week workshop will enable you to teach your children by example, focusing on dining and social etiquette as well as how to best present yourself when interacting with others. Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Registration# ETIQUETTE 1 Monday, April 14 th Weekly UT Scott Park Campus Monday, April 21 st 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 2260 Nebraska, Toledo, 43607 Monday, April 28 th Monday, May 5 th Health By Choice Presented by The Friendly Center 10 parents and their children are invited to join The Friendly Center for a 4 week cooking and nutrition class. This class will teach parents how to make easy, healthy, and yummy food that their children will want to eat! Each parent will leave the class with the materials to make this meal at home for their family. Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Registration# HBC 3 Thursday, May 5 th Weekly The Friendly Center Thursday, May 12 th 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 1324 N. Superior, Toledo, 43604 Thursday, May 19 th Thursday, May 26 th
SECTION 3: PARENT SUPPORT Parent Idea Sharing Presented by Parent University Parents know best. Get answers to tough questions from other parents. A casual evening of discussion to ask each other questions anonymously through support, advice, and oh honey, I ve been there! moments. No drama, no judgement, just parent-to-parent sharing. Discover the fun and friendship of parents sharing ideas. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# SHARE 2 Thursday, January 7 th Glendale-Feilbach Elementary 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 2317 Cass, Toledo, 43614 Registration# SHARE 3 Wednesday, March 2 nd Woodward High School 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 701 E. Central, Toledo, 43608 Registration# SHARE 4 Tuesday, May 17 th Plate 21 Coffee House 6:00 PM 7:00PM 3664 Rugby, Toledo, 43614 Tax Talk Presented by H & R Block Tax season is coming up, and this can cause stress in any household. Join Income Tax experts as we learn how to take the stress out of taxes, and how important it is to do them early, especially if your student is applying for FAFSA and College Financial Aid. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# TAX 1 Saturday, February 13 th Church of St. Andrew United Methodist 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 3620 Heatherdowns, Toledo, 43614 Dollars & Sense Presented by H & R Block Join money experts and learn how to create a smarter budget, stretch your dollar, and teach your children to be financially responsible. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# MONEY 1 Saturday, February 20 th Mott Public Library 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 1085 Dorr, Toledo, 43607 Caring for an Aging Parent Presented by Area Office on Aging Being a parent is a job in itself, but as we grow older, so do our own parents. It is common for adults to care for an aging parent on top of caring for their own child. Get connected with resources, advice, and support from the Area Office on Aging and fellow caregivers. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# AGING 1 Tuesday, February 16 th Birmingham Public Library 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 203 Paine, Toledo, 43605 Strengthen Your PTO Presented by Parent University Parent Teacher Organizations have a unique opportunity to support and get involved in schools. Join PTO members from other schools across the district to discuss how to improve relationships, increase fundraising, and make a difference within Toledo Public Schools. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# PTO 1 Thursday, March 10 th Grove Patterson Academy 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 3020 Marvin, Toledo, 43606
Baby Basics Presented by Baby University Parents and guardians of babies are invited to join representatives from Baby University to learn about early childhood development and caring for babies. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# BABY 1 Thursday, April 7 th Grace Community Center 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 406 Delaware, Toledo, 43610 Meditation for Parents Presented by The University Church As a parent, it is important to take time for yourself in order to support your child. Connect with other parents, practice the art of meditation and learn its everyday benefits. Space is limited and preregistration is REQUIRED. Registration# BEING 1 Weekly 6:00 PM 7:00 PM The University Church 4747 Hill, Toledo 43615 Wednesday, April 20 th Wednesday, April 27 th Wednesday, May 4 th Wednesday, May 11 th Wednesday, May 18 th Wednesday, May 25 th Effective Discipline Presented by Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities 1-2-3 Magic is a gentle-but-firm approach to managing the behavior of 2 to 12-year-olds, whether they are average kids or special-needs children. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# MAGIC 1 Thursday, April 21 st EduCare Conference Room 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 1932 Birchwood, Toledo, 43614 Coaching Clinic Presented by Parent University Parents Being a sports coach is time consuming, important, and sometimes difficult. Join us as we discuss strategies for success, safety, and fun while coaching. Walk-in s are welcome. Registration# COACH 1 Wednesday, April 27 th Byrnedale Elementary (Gym) 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 3635 Glendale, Toledo, 43614 Summer Learning Opportunities Presented by Partners In Education Students lose knowledge during the summer if they are not engaged in learning. Discover the many opportunities for your family to keep learning and growing during the summer. Walk-in s welcome. Registration# SUMMER 1 Monday, May 23 rd Grace Community Center 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 406 Delaware, Toledo, 43610 Family Resource Fair! Presented by Parent University and The Friendly Center Come celebrate the end of the school year and Parent University s first year with us! Food, activities, prizes, and free services! Learn about several community resources and start summer right! Registration# FAIR 1 Saturday, June 4 th The Friendly Center 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 1324 N. Superior, Toledo, 43604