What do you dream for your child? 

If you’re like most parents, you want them to be happy and healthy. It’s why we send them to school, ideally a safe environment where they can learn the skills they’ll need to be successful. But as awesome as our teachers are, research shows that parents can make a huge difference in a student’s performance.

In short - happy, healthy students often come from happy, healthy homes. 

That’s why we’re excited to host “Beyond the Bus Stop,” a one-evening parenting conference designed to equip parents with knowledge and strategies they can use to support their students outside of school hours. We’ll be addressing topics from key relationships to mental and emotional health and the place of technology. 

Where: Center at Norpoint

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 4pm-7pm

Speakers for the three sessions Include:

- Jim Barnes, , M.Div, MATS, former dean of student life at Sound Christian Academy, current family pastor at Marin Bible Church in San Rafael, CA - “Happy, Healthy Homes”

- Vicki Blakeney, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Director of Student Support,  Renton School District - “Sending Happy Kids to School”

- Catherine Ignacio, Nurse Practitioner ARNP, MSN, Multicare in Tacoma - “Sending Healthy Kids to School”

Schedule:

4:00-4:30pm Keynote Part 1 - Jim Barnes

4:45-5:30pm: Workshop #1 - “Sending Healthy Kids to School” - Catherine Ignacio

5:45-6:30: Workshop #2 - “Sending Happy Kids to School” - Vicki Blakeney

6:45-7:00: Keynote Part 2 - Jim Barnes