Below you will find details about our family engagement workshops for May
If you have any questions about our workshops or services or would like to make an appointment to receive one-on-one support from the Family Engagement Team, please email us at family@onwardwelearn.org or call/text Manuela Garcia at 401-688- 8469. We are also available to help you set up Zoom accounts and teach you how to participate virtually.
Nutrition Education Four-week Workshop Series with Rachel Oliva from URI (University of Rhode Island)
Dates: 4 Week Series in English: April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11
Time: 6:00pm-7:00 p.m.
Please join us for a four-week workshop series on Nutrition Education with SNAP-Ed educator from the University of Rhode Island, Rachel Oliva. This series is a continuation of the one-hour workshop we hosted on February 7, and we will address the following topics in depth:
- (May 4): Whole Grains/Healthy Snacks
- (May 11)Fruits & Vegetables/Meal Planning 101
- (May 18): Think Your Drink (Added/Natural Sugars)
Nutrition affects our mental and physical health, which impacts our overall quality of life. We hope that families will increase their understanding of these topics and learn valuable action steps they can put into practice. To learn more about SNAP benefits please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/es/snap/recipient/eligibility
We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
Grades: All grades and districts.
Note: We highly recommend that families commit to attend all workshops. If you want to register for the series in Spanish, please access this link: https://bit.ly/3Jj07m2
Healthy Relationships for Middle School Students Presented by Sojourner House
Middle school is a crucial time for the formation of long-term relationships. Join this workshop to learn how to establish these connections and maintain healthy, safe relationships throughout a person’s adolescence. This workshop will be presented by Sojourner House. To learn more about Sojourner House, please visit: https://sojournerri.org/
Program dates: Wednesday, May 17
Program times: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Grades: 6-8 from all districts
Program location: We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
Virtual Office Hours with The Family Engagement Team
The Family Engagement Team will be hosting virtual open office hours on Zoom to answer general questions and/or help set up one-on-one appointments for individualized support.
Program dates: Tuesday, May 30
Program times: 6:00-7:00pm
Grades: 9-13 from all districts
Program location: We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
Teen Dating Violence for High School Students with Sojourner House
1 in 3 adolescents will be impacted by some form of relationship violence in their teen years. Join this workshop to learn about teen dating violence and establishing healthy connections with peers. This workshop will be presented by Sojourner House. To learn more about Sojourner House, please visit: https://sojournerri.org/
Program dates: Wednesday, May 31
Program times: 6:00-7:00pm
Grades: 9-12 from all districts
Program location: We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
Mother’s Day Bingo Night
Please join us for our Mother’s Day Bingo Night, where we will celebrate our Onward mothers by playing bingo, eating delicious food, raffling prizes and more!!!!! Come ready to share out, compete, win, have fun, and honor our wonderful mothers!
Program dates: English Session – Wednesday, May 17
Program times: 6:00-7:00pm
Grades: 9-13 from all districts
Program location: Onward We Learn Office – 134 Thurbers Ave, Providence, RI 02905