Family Network
Family Network works closely with the personal counseling department and sponsors an array of programs on adolescence and parenting for the Burroughs community.
An arm of the Parents Council, the Family Network promotes communication and the exchange of ideas on adolescence and parenting. The intent is to provide forums for discussion so relationships may be built or strengthened among parents and between parents and their teenagers. Accordingly, Family Network programs focus on family relationships, teen development, peer and academic pressures, substance abuse and topics suggested by the Administration.
COCHAIRS
Cathy Herman
Jeanne Maritz
FAMILY NETWORK COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All meetings will be held in the Haertter Hall Conference Room.
Wednesday, February 15, 12:00 pm
Wednesday, May 16, 8:30 am
UPCOMING FAMILY NETWORK EVENTS
Family Network subcommittees include
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The New Parent Mentor Program pairs families new to JBS with a current family to ease the transition to a new school, help them feel welcome and comfortable and address questions about how things work at JBS. For more information contact co-chairs Beth Campbell Blethroad and Mary Riew .
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Brown Bags/Coffee Connections are casual meetings organized for each grade level and held over lunch or in the morning. They feature guest speakers who discuss age-appropriate topics and allow parents the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents from their child’s grade. For more information, contact the grade chairs Lori O'Brien and Mamatha Shetty for seventh grade, Laura Kinsell-Baer and Catherine Hanaway for eighth grade, Connie Wagner and Jane Neidhardt for ninth grade, Erika Sandiford and Beth Campbell-Blethroad for tenth grade, Mary Lemkemeier and Anne Martone for eleventh grade, and Susan Adams and Cindy Schnabel for twelfth grade.
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Book Club provides informal discussions led by parents, teachers and staff on a variety of books including parenting issues, diversity, values, and works of literature. For the specific book titles and dates of discussion, refer to Book Club Discussion Schedule or contact the committee co-chairs Linda Mercer, Anis McLin-Morris and Jennifer Gafford . Family Network also offers a collection of books, tapes, and videos on a wide range of parenting topics. These are available in the Family Network section of the library.
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Parent to Parent addresses issues of family and community concern relating to our children's social lives, and has sought the perspectives of both parents and students with regard to issues of substance use / abuse. This committee provides relevant information to parents at all grade levels. For more information, contact co-chairs, Laurie Bellistri , Jennifer McDonnell and Cheryl Bartnett .
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Sophomore, Junior and Senior Health Days For more information, contact Kris Milner for tenth grade, Lyn Grace and Cheryl Bartnett for eleventh grade, and Laurie Levin and Leslie Wright for twelfth grade.



