The document summarizes the goals and topics covered in the first session of the Seattle Girls' School Parent/Guardian Information Series. The session aimed to introduce parents to school terminology, staff contacts, programs and activities. It included opportunities for parents to meet each other, discuss what drew them to the school, ask questions and learn about communicating with the school and staying informed about their daughters' education.

1. Seattle Girls’ School Parent/Guardian Information Series Session One: SGS 101 September 2, 2010

2. Introductions Warm-Up Questions What are you most curious about? Are there specific questions you have? What would you like out of the session today? (Please jot down your questions on your note card)

4. Pleased to Meetcha! Who are the SGSers in the room?

6. Spirit of SGS

7. Mixing it Up What drew you to SGS? All girl environment? Curriculum? Anti-bias mission? Academic rigor? Girl empowerment? Enjoyment of School? Social justice? Cross-country team? Whole package deal? Other? Please gather by aspects. Meet, chat, clarify. What was the ah-hah moment that made you want to send your girl to SGS?

8. Whom do I ask about…? My student in general…………….…………..…Advisor Student’s performance in class………………Teachers Academics…………………………….Sally McLaughlin School level conversations…………Rafael del Castillo Forms and Transcripts…………….…Jessica Williams Billing and Tuition………………………..Tiffany Rauen Internships, Mentors, Athletics…………..Fleur Larsen

9. Sgoodle Grade Level Blogs and Websites Thursday Notes Home CAP Paper Cut Emails and Phone Calls Learning Team Meetings Narrative Assessments Coffee with Rafael Communication Continued

10. Mixing it Up Meet your neighbors! Mental Map of Seattle Please gather by areas. Meet, chat, clarify. Are you connected to neighborhood resources, carpools, buddy families?

11. Drop-off, Pick-up Attendance Vacation Plans Communication Feedback Volunteering Celebrating School-Home Partnership

12. Coming Soon to a Parent/Guardian Program Series Near You… Priming Your Girls for Learning Curriculum Night Adolescence Math Night Alternative Aggression (Female Bullying) Sex Ed Programs And More!

13. Mixing it Up My Girl Is… An only child The oldest child A middle child The youngest child An adopted child Please gather in birth order groups. Meet, chat, clarify. What are your greatest hopes and fears for your girl in this stage of her youth?

14. Questions, Questions

15. Thank You! Have a fantastic year!