Education United‘s social work team welcomed a total of 266 students and family members across four elementary schools for a night of creativity, connection, and meaningful conversation.
Hosted at Highview Elementary on March 4th, Morse/Tappan Elementary on March 18th, and Brookside Elementary on March 25th, each evening centered around a read-aloud of “The Good Egg” by Jory John. Families joined together for arts and crafts, designing their own eggs while exploring coping skills for moments of sadness or frustration. Hot meals were provided, making for a true community gathering.
The theme was chosen with intention. Latasha Griffith, Director of Social Work, shared: “We chose this theme to show the community that it’s okay to not be perfect and that it is important to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. Self-care is very important for everyone, especially parents, and we wanted to emphasize that during the event.”
Families and staff came together to support the children in Education United’s after school programs, with Griffith noting that the evenings “really showed how our community can come together to have a good time and support social emotional learning.”
The energy, laughter, and connections made throughout the month reflected exactly what Family Engagement Night set out to create, a space where children and their families feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
