North Seattle Cooperative Preschools

Campus Toddler and Infant Open House
2021-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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Latona Open House
2021-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Come and join us for a virtual open house on Saturday 3/27/2021 at 10am. Please register to receive the zoom link invitation.
“Childhood is celebrated, learning is exploratory and fun, diversity and inclusivity are honored and a learning community of adult caregivers are formed” at Latona Cooperative Preschool!
At Latona Cooperative Preschool we offer three programs for progressing age groups. In every class, children enjoy developmentally appropriate interactive activities, singing, dancing and storytelling. Currently we are offering virtual classes and also once a week on site in person outdoor play option, for families who feel ready. Each family also receives monthly curriculum supply packets to follow and do these activities at home. Come and join us for a virtual open house on Saturday 3/27/2021 at 10 am. Please register to receive the zoom link invitation by reaching out to latonapre3s@gmail.com or registering on Eventbrite. Learn more about us on Instagram @latona_coop_preschool or Facebook: Latona Cooperative Preschool.
Pre-3s (2-3 years)
Tuesday & Thursday mornings
3-5s (3-5 years)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
Pre-K (4+ years)
+ Friday afternoons
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Anti-Bias Speaker Series: Conversations with Children: Let’s Talk About Race and Racism
2021-04-03 16:30 - 18:00 | WA
Conscious Parenting: Teaching Young Children Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
MPCP is hosting this three part, anti-bias speaker series in an effort to provide a forum for education and discussion for parents of young children as well as anyone hoping to better understand or advocate for members of their community.

WHEN: February, March and April (see below for date/time details)
WHO: This series is open to anyone interested in the topics being covered.
WHERE: Zoom Video Conferencing
COST: FREE

Conversations with Children: Let’s Talk About Race and Racism
April 3, 2021 @ 4:30 pm
Jamie Cho, Ph.D.
Parent educator at two Seattle-based cooperative preschools
Jamie Cho is a parent educator at two cooperative preschools through Seattle Central College and Bellevue College. She holds a Ph.D. in special education from U.C. Berkeley and her research has focused on cultural beliefs around parenting. Jamie has worked previously as an early interventionist with young children with autism spectrum disorders as well as served as an educational researcher at UCLA and teacher educator at California State Universities. She lives in Bellevue WA with her husband and three children, ages 12, 10 and 7.
This conversation will center race and how to talk with children and answer their questions about racial differences and racism. Children’s understanding of racial categories develop early and are influenced by the narratives offered by the adults in their lives. It is vital that adults are having conversations with children as they try to make sense of what they are observing in their family, neighborhoods, schools, and communities. Through these conversations, families have the power to raise a generation of critical thinkers who strive for social justice and equity.
See Madison Park Co-op’s website for full details.

Crown Hill Open House / Q&A
2021-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Open House/Q+A session (Saturday, April 10th at 10am)

RSVP to: CROWNHILL.PRESCHOOL@GMAIL.COM
to receive the link.

https://www.crownhillpreschool.com

Madison Park Co-op Open House
2021-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 | WA
In light of COVID-19, we’re hosting virtual open houses for prospective MPCP families to learn more about our school, our teachers and our curriculum. We’re very excited to return to in-person programming starting Fall 2021!
WHEN: Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 pm
REGISTER
Feel free to contact our Registrar with any questions or to attend a trial class! registrar@madisonparkcoop.com

Lecture: After Covid: brain science, preschoolers, and the transition to in-person learning
2021-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
This is a two part lecture. First, Dr. Marley Jarvis (above) from UW ILABS will be talking about core principles of early brain development and how nurturing relationships with caregivers and other supportive adults help build the brain.

Next, Stacy Lappin (left) and Jen Giomi (right) from Sound Discipline will talk more about building resilience in our kids and community as well as a trauma responsive school transition.
Register to attend.
For questions, please contact kristina.weidert@seattlecolleges.edu.
This event is free and open to everyone. For families who are able, please consider donating to our Co-op COVID Relief Fund/Scholarship Fund so that our co-ops can offer quality programs and support to families during this time of crisis. Donations help keep co-op preschools accessible to people of all socioeconomic levels and help keep co-op preschools going where enrollment is low.
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THANK YOU to our sponsors.

Lecture: Educating Citizens by Teacher Tom
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
Come join us for a talk by Teacher Tom.

The great John Dewey wrote: “Democracy must be born anew with each generation, and education is its midwife.” The purpose of education in a democracy is not to train children for their vocational futures, but rather for their role as citizens in a self-governing society, and it is never too early to start. In this talk, participants will have the opportunity to explore how their homes and cooperative classrooms can better serve as laboratories for critical thinking, democratic decision-making, cooperation, challenging authority, working toward agreements, settling conflicts, and standing up for beliefs while honoring the beliefs of others. We will examine how children, through play, can learn the habits and skills of democratic decision-making and how to get their own needs met while creating the space for others to meet theirs, all within the context of a community.

Register to attend.
For questions, please contact kristina.weidert@seattlecolleges.edu.
This event is free and open to everyone. For families who are able, please consider donating to our Co-op COVID Relief Fund/Scholarship Fund so that our co-ops can offer quality programs and support to families during this time of crisis. Donations help keep co-op preschools accessible to people of all socioeconomic levels and help keep co-op preschools going where enrollment is low.
Donate now
Thank You to our Sponsor

Magnolia Open House
2022-01-10 | WA
Details coming soon

Wedgwood
2022-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Wedgwood is having an in person open house.
Wedgwood coop

Victory Heights
2022-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | WA
To be determined if in person or virtual.

Woodland Park Coop Open House
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Woodland Park Co-op is doing a virtual open house and an in person open house. The virtual open house is Sunday, January 23rd at 10 am. The in-person is for vaccinated adults only, and is on February 5th at 2 pm. Please register to attend.

More info on the Woodland Park website.

Sandhurst Open House
2022-01-29 | WA
Sandhurst is planning an in-person (indoor & outdoor) open house on Jan 29. Only vaccinated adults to attend. (No kids)

Crown Hill Virtual Open House
2022-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Take a tour of our certified “Nature Explorer” outdoor classroom and get to know Teacher Janice and our community of learners and caring adults!
Info: crownhill.preschool@gmail.com

NorthLeaf Open House
2022-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | WA
NorthLeaf Campus Cooperative Preschool is having an Open House on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1 – 2 pm. Join us! Meet our amazing teachers, tour our spacious classrooms, and learn more about our classes. Our Open House is a great way to get to know our preschool before open registration begins on February 12, 2022.

We are located on the north side of the North Seattle College campus in the Instruction Building, rooms 1407 and 1304. The street address is 9600 College Way N.

This year our Open House is an adult-only event.

Learn more about the event, get directions, and RSVP here (https://www.northleafcoop.org/2022/01/23/open-house/).

Woodland Park Co-op In Person Open House (Kindergarten and Preschool)
2022-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | WA
Woodland Park Co-op is doing a virtual open house and an in person open house. The virtual open house is Sunday, January 23rd at 10 am. The in-person is for vaccinated adults only, and is on February 5th at 2 pm. Please register to attend. This event is for adults in prospective families of Kindergarteners and preschoolers.

More info on the Woodland Park website.

Loyal Heights Virtual Open House
2022-02-06 09:30 - 10:00, 2022-02-12 09:30 - 10:00 | WA
Loyal Heights is having two open house dates, February 6th and February 12th. Each day includes a virtual open house and an in person open house.
To join us for an virtual open house 9:30-10am, please contact us for the link.
http://www.loyalheightspreschool.com/contact-us.html
Or to join us for an in person open house, either of these dates, 10am-12pm.

Loyal Heights In Person Open House
2022-02-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
Loyal Heights is having two open house dates, February 6th and February 12th. Each day includes a virtual open house and an in person open house.
Come join us for an in person open house, either of these dates, 10am-12pm.
Or for a virtual open house 9:30-10am, contact us for the link.
http://www.loyalheightspreschool.com/contact-us.html

Lakewood Open House
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | WA
Agenda
7:00-8:00pm:

Welcome message by our Co-Chair
Introduction of our Teachers, classes and Parent Educator
Video Tour of our school
Hear from a current co-op parent, Anti-Bias Committee Chair & Enrollment Coordinator

8:00pm

Breakout groups with teachers, current parents & board members for Q&A

Helpful tips
We’d like to share a few helpful tips to make participation easy and integrated.
When you sign on, please change your display name to include the letter of class you’re applying for (B for Bumblebees, C for Crickets, D for Dragonflies), your name and preferred pronouns.
In the larger group, we will be recording that portion of the meeting, the host may mute everyone at certain points during the meeting. If you wish to not be in the recording you can remain muted or turn off your video.
If you have a question, please raise your hand. We will have someone keeping track of the order and will be sure you have a chance to speak. You can unmute yourself to ask a question or join in the discussion.
We will utilize the chat area to ask and answer any additional questions that come up.
We’re really looking forward to meeting you, learning about your child, and sharing more about your child, and sharing more about what makes LCP special.
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Wallingford Open House
2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
Please register and join us for an open house.
Meet the teacher, see our space, and learn all about how co-op works!
Vaccinated adults only, please, no children. Masks required.

Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool Virtual Open House
2022-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | WA
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Lecture: Implementing Anti-Bias Education at School and at Home
2022-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
The upcoming winter lecture will be a panel discussion about implementing anti-bias education at school and home.
Register in advance
to receive the Zoom link
Panelists
Jamie Cho, Ph.D

Debbie LeeKeenan

Julie Bisson

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This event is free and open to everyone. For families who are able, please consider donating to our Co-op COVID Relief Fund/Scholarship Fund so that our co-ops can offer quality programs and support to families during this time of crisis. Donations help keep co-op preschools accessible to people of all socioeconomic levels and help keep co-op preschools going where enrollment is low.
Donate now
Thank you to our sponsors

Wedgwood Co-op Open House
2022-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Wedgwood Cooperative Preschool, 8208 18th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States

Open Houses at Multiple Co-ops
2022-03-26 | WA
Madison Park Co-Op open house on March 26th at 10:00 am
Victory Heights 2:00-3:00 pm
Crown Hill Explorers 10:00- 11:00 am
Meadowbrook 10:00-10:30 am
NorthLeaf Campus 1:00-2:00pm
North Seattle Fives 10:00- 11:00am
Sandhurst 10:00-11:00 am
Magnolia 10:00-11:30 am

Loyal Heights Open House
2022-04-09, 2022-05-07, 2022-06-11 | WA
Virtual Open House 9:30am
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In-Person Open House 10am – 12pm

Spring Art Auction
2022-05-08 13:00 - 2022-05-15 13:00 | WA
This spring we are holding an art auction to raise money for the co-op scholarship fund. Each co-op is sponsoring an art project that co-op kids contributed to.
Check this auction out and bid now!

Spring Lecture: Raising Good Eaters and Creating Positive Mealtime Experiences
2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
Please join us in an interactive workshop led by Dr. Cristen Harris to learn how to raise good eaters.
Register in advance
to receive the Zoom link

The Satter Division of Responsibility is an evidence-based model that helps parents build positive mealtime experiences, and joyful eating and feeding habits with their children.

The Satter model is based on the principle that children have a natural ability with eating. Children eat as much as they need, grow in the way that is right for them, and learn to eat the food their parents enjoy. The Satter model can help parents bring up children who feel good about their bodies, and who approach meals and snack time with enthusiasm and confidence. [1] In this workshop, Dr. Harris will lead us in understanding the Satter model and building our knowledge on how to approach meals and snacks with our children in a supportive, healthy way.

As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Describe the Satter Feeding Dynamics and Eating Competence models as primary tools in supporting children’s eating capabilities
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the parent/caregiver and child in the Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding
Explain how the structure of meals and snacks supports children’s eating and can reduce child feeding problems
Identify how to preserve a positive feeding-eating relationship amidst typical child eating behaviors, e.g., “picky” eating.

Bio
Dr. Cristen Harris is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Nutritional Sciences Program and Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington where she engages learners in a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate courses including nutrition in chronic disease, nutrition education, physical activity in health and disease, introductory and advanced nutrition, and maternal and pediatric nutrition. As an experienced educator, practitioner, and former program administrator, she brings three decades of skills to the classroom from various settings including clinical care, fitness and rehabilitation, community health, and private practice. She also serves as the principal investigator and faculty advisor on a Maternal and Child Health Bureau training grant at UW.
Dr. Harris is active in several professional organizations including the Ellyn Satter Institute, the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition dietetic practice group. She serves as a virtual volunteer faculty member at the Ellyn Satter Institute, whose mission is to “transform lives” by furthering the Satter models for positive and joyful eating and feeding. In this role, Dr. Harris offers presentations, webinars, workshops, consultation, and supervision to healthcare professionals who wish to incorporate the models into their practice. She also maintains a small but robust private practice, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, child feeding issues, and eating incompetence. Dr. Harris is passionate about facilitating paradigm shifts in how individuals, the public, professionals, and policymakers interpret challenges with eating, feeding, and moving.
In her “down” time, Dr. Harris loves hiking and sailing in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, playing and listening to music, and spending time with her fun-loving, musically-talented and artistic family, including three children ages 11, 16, and 19; and an endlessly supportive partner.
[1] https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/
