Just for Parents

Educating a gifted child — let alone keeping up with one — requires energy, creativity, and support. Seattle Country Day School offers a number of resources, including learning sessions, meet-and-greets, and more, for enrolled families.

GENERAL RESOURCES

The Friday Flyer
While school is in session, families receive a weekly email called the Friday Flyer. It contains valuable updates: everything from health-related policy changes to event invitations from the Parent & Guardian Council. It’s a great way to stay informed about and involved in the school.

The Parent Portal
The parent portal on Veracross, the school’s internal website, is a central location for information on school events, getting involved, and more. Current parents and guardians can visit the portal here.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
SCDS has accounts on all three of these properties. We welcome all readers to join us!

SCHOOL-BASED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS

Cafecito & Conversation
Cafecito & Conversation is an educational series designed for parents interested in providing at-home support for the Synapse-related concepts their children explore at school. 

RIPPLES
RIPPLES (Race in Parenting — Parent-Led Education) is a parent-created and parent-led group that meets regularly to converse on topics related to race and culture, and how to speak to their children about these topics. 

THE PARENT & GUARDIAN COUNCIL

The Council 
The Parent & Guardian Council’s mission is to support the school and the school’s objectives, and, with the help of several committees, the council sponsors a variety of fun and educational activities for the SCDS community. Parents and guardians are warmly welcomed to attend the council’s formal meeting, which occurs approximately once a month while school is in session, and to volunteer. Current families can learn more about the council and volunteer opportunities in the parent portal.

The Parent & Guardian Education Committee
This committee is part of the council, and it invites informative, lively speakers to converse with parents on a regular basis. Recent topics have included using dinnertime for family bonding and social media.