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

Cheryl Bartnett (314/962-9828)
Lana Wright (314/872-0249)

FAMILY NETWORK COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All meetings will be held in the Haertter Hall Conference Room.

Thursday, September 10, 8:30 am
Wednesday, November 1, 8:30 am
Friday, February 12, 12:30 pm
Wednesday, May 12, 8:30 am

Family Network subcommittees include

• 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 thing work at JBS. For more information contact co-chairs Kim Cerny and Louise Van Landingham.

• 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 Mary Riew and Amy Shands for seventh grade, Julie Wood and Suzanne Trotter for eighth grade, Lyn Grace and Sally Van Doren for ninth grade, Darlene Davison and Val Collins for tenth grade, Laura Armentrout and Kris Brill-Asaro for eleventh grade, and Cathy Herman and Anne Reed for twelfth grade.

• 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 Upcoming Meetings & Events or contact the committee co-chairs Linda Mercer, Anne Tolan and Cynthia Rill.  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.

• 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, Nina Miller and Julie Simpher.

• Sophomore, Junior and Senior Health Days