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DateEvent Name &DescriptionGoalSuggested Activities & ExperiencesSeptember 17thLYFE Family DayStudent parents will be able to acknowledge and celebrate the important roles immediate, extended, and kinship family play in the success of LYFE children, student parents and the LYFE program as a whole.Host a meet and greet with familiesInclude families in sing-a-longs and hands-on art experiencesButton or sticker to be given out to each male guardian saying “I took my child to school today” 21st–October 25thCollegeApplication WeekTo raises the student parents and their guardian’s awareness about the importance of college planning.Student parents will be able to identify the 4 major steps necessary to enroll in college.Host a college application and financial aid workshopArrange a college tourInvite a LYFE graduate to speak about their college experienceWear college swag (e.g. shirts, sweaters, and pennants) branded with your alma materBring in blasts from your past photos from your college years and graduations November 21st–November 22ndFall Student Parent ConferencesTo raise the student parents and their legal guardian’s awareness about their children's developmental progress as well as their academic and social progress toward parenting and graduation.Reference the promising practices in the LYFE SOPM which provides guidelines for planning and facilitating successful parent conferencesDecember 1st–January 31stWinter WonderlandTo transform sites/classrooms into an atmosphere that is inclusive of winter traditions, holidays and themes and reinforces how LYFE student parents and their children benefit from the LYFE team and external partners working together.Incorporate colors, costumes, foliage, foods, spices, and scents into experiences with children and familiesFebruary 1st–February 29th1st 100 Days of SchoolTo allow student parents to identify the developmental mile stones their children have accomplished over the course of the first 100 days of school.Develop an art project to be displayed on the 100th day, such as helping student parents and/or children create a mural, sculpture, or any type of art display using 100 itemsChallenge student parents to perform 100 acts of kindness, such as collecting 100 cans of food, and donating them to a local soup kitchenDateEvent Name &DescriptionGoalSuggested Activities & ExperiencesMarch 19th-March 20thSpring Parent ConferencesTo raise the student parents and their legal guardian’s awareness about their children's developmental progress as well as their academic and social progress toward parenting and graduation.Reference the promising practices in the LYFE SOPM which provides guidelines for planning and facilitating successful parent conferencesMarch 16th–March 20thSpirit WeekStudent Parents and LYFE team will be able to build partnership through participating in special fun-filled themes throughout the week that fosters a welcoming and respectful safe environment for all.Host a surprise party and invite familiesCreate a cardWrite notes of appreciationMake a collage of thanksApril 13th–April 17thWeek of theYoung ChildTo allow student parent and their legal guardians to learn new skills, focusing their attention on the needs of their children and their families.Student parents and their guardians will gain an understanding of how early childhood programs and services that meet the needs of young children (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life.Music Monday: use music to develop math language and literacy skills by creating your own songTasty Tuesday: learn about healthy nutrition and fitness habits at home and in the classroom and make simple healthy snacksWork Together Wednesday: use various objects creatively. to allow children to work and build togetherArtsy Thursday: develop creativity and social skills by creating a class-wide art projectFamily Friday: engage and celebrate families by sharing and applauding proud family moments May 8thMother’s Day CelebrationsStudent parents will gain an understanding that despite many of the stressors they may experience (immigration, social-emotional, financial, and support network concerns) they are recognized for their dedication to being good parents/role models for their children. LYFE Staff will be able to identify and acknowledge the student mothers’ successes and contributions to their children’s success.Host a breakfast in honor of mothers at the siteThrough artwork or poetry, share examples of the positive actions our student parents have taken to sustain a healthy familyDateEvent Name &DescriptionGoalSuggested Activities & ExperiencesMay 13thLYFE Graduate Recognition DayStudent parents will be able to identify the benefit of staying on track to graduation.Student parents’ family members will be able to recognize the role they played in supporting the student parents achieve their goal of graduating.Recognition CeremonyFun–filled experience (face painting, picture taking, music, and dancing.June 19thFather’s Day CelebrationsStudent parents will gain an understanding that despite many of the stressors they may experience (immigration, social-emotional, financial, and support network concerns) they are recognized for their dedication to being good parents/role models for their children. LYFE Staff will be able to identify and acknowledge the student fathers’ successes and contributions to their children’s success.Host a breakfast in honor of fathers at the siteThrough artwork or poetry, share examples of the positive actions our student parents have taken to sustain a healthy family ................
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