CAPCS Parent Center

Location: 1300 Allison St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 723-4100 x 2240
Parent Center Director: Marcia Brown
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Parent Center, located at the Amos Elementary campus (1300 Allison St. NW), is currently open to assist the parents of all CAPCS students. The Parent Center Director, Marcia K. Brown, envisions the center as a place where families will have access to resources on an array of issues such as literacy, finances, employment, technology, health, education, and any other area of interest to our CAPCS families. The Parent Center will soon begin training seminars and other activities that are designed to meet the needs of our families. If you have questions or comments, please contact Mrs. Brown at (202) 723-4100, ext. 2240 or email parentcenter@capcs.org.

HAND-DANCING CLASSES
CAPCS Parent Center, in conjunction with One Step At A Tyme will offer Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dancing Classes for parents. The certified dance instructors will offer you an opportunity to learn to dance and become a star on the dance floor!

CLASS BEGINS: Wed., October 1st CLASS ENDS Wed., November 19th
TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM (BEG.)/ 7:00-8:00 PM (INTERMEDIATE) DAY: WEDNESDAY DURATION: 8 Weeks

Classes will be held in Kids’ House at Amos 1 Campus.
Please wear dance or hard bottom shoes. No tennis shoes, please.
Child care will be provided.

ADULT BOOK CLUB
The adult book club participants can pick up a copy of the first book club selection from October 6th-October 10th. If you would like to have a book delivered to another campus, please contact Ms. Brown in the Parent Center or your office manager.

The books are free, but you must register as space is limited.
Book club chats will be held every third Tuesday beginning November 18th
Discussions are scheduled to be held in the reading room at Amos 2 Campus but can be held at each campus, providing ample participation.
Refreshments and child care will be provided.

PARENT-CHILD CROCHET CLUB
The Parent-Child Crochet Club is for parents and children of all ages and abilities. All levels are encouraged to share their expertise. The club will meet twice per month (on Thurdays) beginning October 2nd 1 at 5:30 pm Amos 1 Campus.

All supplies will be provided, but you must register as space is limited.

           PARENTING CLASSES
CAPCS Parent Center, in conjunction with The Georgia Avenue/Rock Creek East Family Support Collaborative, will address tough issues with parenting through a dynamic set of parenting classes.
CLASS BEGINS: September 26, 2008       CLASS ENDS:   November 7, 2008
TIME: 8:30-9:30 AM                       DAY: FRIDAY          DURATION: 6 Weeks
Classes will be held in Parent Center at Amos 1 Campus
TOPICS
Friday, September 26th—Calmness, The First Law
Friday, October 3rd—Parent as Teacher
Friday, October 17th—Preventive Teaching
Friday, October 24th—Discipline—Another Look at Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child
Friday, October 31st—Communication: The 90% Rule
Friday, November 7th—Effective Praise/Wrap-up GRADUATION

ANGER MANAGEMENT
CAPCS Parent Center in conjunction with The Anacostia Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling, Inc. will help parents deal with anger management. The Group Facilitator will address the emotion of anger from a clinically holistic perspective; identify origins of anger; guide toward effective management of emotions.
CLASS BEGINS: CLASS ENDS: TIME: TBD DAY: Monday
Classes will be held at Rand Campus
TOPICS
Monday, September 29th—Understanding Family Dynamics
Monday, October 6th—Identifying Childhood Trauma
Monday, October 20th—Relationship of Diet to Emotions
Monday, October 27th—Environmental Influences on Mood
Monday, November 3rd—Communication Skills
Monday, November 10th—Integrate Spirituality and Relaxation Techniques

Second Step Violence Prevention Program
CAPCS Parent Center, in conjunction with Student Support Center, will offer parenting classes as a supplement to Second Step Violence Prevention Program being taught in the schools.
CLASS BEGINS: September 26, 2008 CLASS ENDS: November 7, 2008
TIME: 3:00-4:00 PM DAY: TUESDAY DURATION: 6 Weeks
Classes will be held at Butler Campus
TOPICS
Tuesday, October 7th—What is Second Step and How Can Families Help?
Tuesday, October 14th—Empathy: Caring About Yourself and Others
Tuesday, October 21st—Impulse Control: Think Before You Act
Tuesday, October 28th—Solving Problems
Tuesday, November 18th—Dealing With Anger—Part 1
Tuesday, November 25th—Dealing With Anger—Part II

All parenting classes are free, but you must register as space is limited.

Child care will be provided.

PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASS
The aerobics class will be an introduction to the basic fitness class formats. There will be a boot camp segment, an abs and lower back segment, and an alternating yoga and leg works segment every other class. Through these formats, each participant will increase their cardio stamina, core and leg strength, and flexibility.

CLASS BEGINS: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 CLASS ENDS: November 6, 2008
TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM DAY: TUE. & THUR. DURATION: 6 Weeks

Classes will be held at Rand Campus (1st semester; Amos 1 2nd semester)
Child care will be provided.

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Parents will be given an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurial opportunities through engaging hands-on sessions hosted by other entrepreneurs.

Silpada Jewelry September 25th @ 6:30-8:30 pm Amos 1
Pampered Chef October 22nd @6:30-8:30 pm Amos 2
Mary Kay December 17th @ 6:30-8:30 Rand
Refreshments and child care will be provided.

Please use the attached form to register for classes. You may also email your name, address, phone number and indicate which class/location you would like to participate in.
Registration is mandatory for all participants prior to beginning of class. All parents from all campuses are eligible and encouraged to participate. Parents please be mindful that participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited, so please register early. I may be reached at marciabrown@capcs.org or 202-723-4100 x 2240.

PARENT RESOURCES & LINKS

Falconsedge Male Task Force, Inc. & The District of Columbia Fatherhood Initiative Program (DCFI)