Graduate Tacoma

Out of School and Summer Learning Network Meeting
2017-09-26 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA

Early Learning and Reading Network Meeting
2017-08-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

Tacoma College Support Network Meeting
2017-09-15 08:30 - 10:00 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

Tacoma STEAM Learning Network Meeting
2017-08-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

College Depot
2017-07-11 03:00 - 17:30 | Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. South, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
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SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Impact Report Launch Event
2017-04-28 08:00 - 12:00 | STAR Center, 3873 S 66th St,, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
More information to come in early 2017.

College Bound Saturday
2017-04-22 08:30 - 12:30 | Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Tacoma is College Bound!
Attend College Bound Saturday and get all kinds of useful information about your College Bound Scholarship, the college admissions process, how to make paying for college easier, and so much more.
Students and their parents or guardians can attend the College Fair to talk to different college representatives, as well as these helpful workshops:

What is the College Bound Scholarship?
Understanding the College Admissions Process
Finding the Best College Fit
Voices of Experience: Advice from Parents and Students
Closing the College Cost Gap

Sign up with your career counselor and check this site to hear more about transportation, refreshments, child care, and other details.
Students who attend are eligible to win a FREE laptop. One laptop will be awarded for each grade level, grades 9-12. You must be present to win.
(Note: Attendance at College Bound Saturday is an expectation of your College Bound Scholarship.)
For more info: Wholcomb@graduatetacoma.org or 253.272.1600.

Read Across America Day
2017-03-02 | Tacoma Public Schools, WA, United States
On the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ birth, celebrate Read Across America Day by reading Dr. Seuss books for children in select Tacoma Public Schools elementary classrooms!
Did You Know?
When you read to young children, they bloom:

Boosts in literacy development
Social-emotional gains
Increased overall school success

More details to come!
To volunteer or find more information, call 253-272-1600 or email info@graduatetacoma.org.

Listening Tour: Parent & Family Engagement
2017-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Family Investment Center, 1724 East 44th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Graduate Tacoma Wants to Hear Your Thoughts on Parent & Family Engagement
Join us for conversations on how your kid(s) are tied in to school and home life. During these evening sessions, we provide childcare, resources and information, food and drinks and the chance to win a $50 gift card.
Please bring your opinions, thoughts and ideas about engaging your student(s) at school and at home, as well as an open mind and a listening ear.
Listening tour dates:

Friday, January 27, 6-7:30 pm, Peoples Community Center, 1602 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Thursday, February 16, 6-7:30 pm, Family Investment Center in Salishan, 1724 East 44th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

RSVP and more information: scooks@GraduateTacoma.org or 253.880.7732

Connecting 4 Students
2017-02-07 04:30 - 18:30 | The Swiss Restaurant & Bar, 1904 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Make time for this speed networking event to bring together people interested in improving academic outcomes for Pre-K through 12 Tacoma Public School students.
JOIN US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

Literacy & Language Arts
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM)
Early Learning
After school and summer programs
CTE/ Internships/ business/ career
College/ post-secondary
Social emotional well-being
Race/ Culture
Basic needs, health and mental health
Homelessness
Family Support
And More!

Register for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting4students-tickets-30180801590
Information: Merilee Tanbara: mtanbar@tacoma. k12.wa.us
Sponsored by Graduate Tacoma, Communities in Schools, and Associated Ministries

Listening Tour: Parent & Family Engagement
2017-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Peoples Community Center, 1602 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Tacoma Families:
Join us for upcoming Listening Tours focused on parent and family engagement!
You Are Your Child’s Best Teacher!
What we bring:

Childcare
Resources/Information
Food/Beverages
The chance to win a $100 gift card

What you bring:

Opinions, thoughts, and ideas about engaging your student(s) at school and at home
An open mind and a listening ear

RSVP and more info: scooks@GraduateTacoma.org or 253-880-7732

Back to school event
2016-10-28 11:45 | WA
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