SHAPE Events
Saint Michael Episcopal School is pleased to offer a series of parenting events to partner with you as we SHAPE our children in service, education, love and faith.
Thursday, April 2, 1:30 PM
Don't Mom Alone - Online Edition Announced!
Pre-Register here and add to your calendar now!
Calling all SMES moms! Join us in welcoming Heather MacFadyen from the Don't Mom Alone podcast as she speaks to parenting our young families about Never Missing Out: Fully Occupy your God-Given Space. Put the kids down for nap time, grab a cup of coffee and meet your mom friends online on Thursday, April 2nd at 1:30pm.
Heather MacFadyen is a wife and mom to four boys. She hosts “The Don't Mom Alone Podcast” weekly interviewing fellow journeyers on the topic of motherhood. Known for her authenticity and transparency, one listener accurately coined her pod cast as “MOPS through your ear buds.” Heather’s heart is for moms to know God's great delight over them; how He sees the unseen eternal work they do every day. And through mentorship, friendship & discipleship to remind gals that they “Don’tMomAlone”
Get a head start and hear Heather for yourself (if you haven’t already!) on her podcast, Don’t Mom Alone – searchable wherever you listen to podcasts! Check her out at dontmomalone.com.
PAST SHAPE EVENTS:
Sept. 23 & 24
Kimochis: Our Preschool and Kinder SEL
Dr. Matthew Housson and Eve Wiley in a presented a special program geared towards our PreK 3 - Kindergarten parents about our Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
Oct. 21 & 22
Baby Doll Circle Time: Our Toddlers & Twos SEL
Katie Balderston led a presentation to learn more about our Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for our youngest students.
January 8 & 9
Classroom Offerings Informational Session at SMES
Administration presented an informational session about the various preschool offerings at SMES, the curriculum offered in each and their respective schedules.
January 6: The Minds of Boys and Girls with Michael Gurian
Saint Michael Episcopal School was thrilled to join with Good Shepherd Episcopal School, The daVinci School, Westminster Preschool and Kindergarten, Wesley Prep and Incarnation Academy to welcome the renowned educator and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Michael Gurian.
After a day of training with 150 educators from participating schools, teachers left equipped to see their classrooms and curriculums through a gender lens and with a better understanding of the brains of boys and girls.
In a night tailored to parents of children of all ages, Dr. Gurian explored the topic of how the minds of boys and girls develop distinctly and his keynote brought to life how a child's learning mind grows. His work is based on 30 years of research in brain science, education and practical parenting to support the unique needs of both our daughters and our sons.
In addition to his work authoring 32 books published in 23 languages, Dr. Gurian is featured weekly on his podcast, The Wonder of Parenting. In each episode, he and Rev. Tim Wright break down research on the brain and it’s intricate functions and helps bring to life the strategies necessary to nurture the nature of our children.
For more on Dr. Gurian and his work, please visit his biography and the Gurian Institute website. Don't forget to grab a copy of one of his books.
