Coffee Connections - Past Topics

24/25 School Year Past Events - Coffee Connections

May 2nd 8:30-9:30

Join EDB to discuss why we read banned books, what makes them banned, who bans them, and an open conversation about book banning. We will also discuss all of our wonderful books we read with the Banned Book Club this year and last. Join our Padlet to find out which books we are reading and contribute your thoughts here. Books listed here.

April 4th 8:30-9:30

Join Shara Ogin for Sitting Smarter and Taller  through a mind/body somatic Feldenkrais lesson.

March 7th 8:30-10

Join Stacey Acquavella with a presentation about How to Support our Children with Executive Function Skills. Executive function skills are the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, set goals, and make decisions. These skills are crucial for success in school and in life.

February 7th 8:30-10

Join Jasmine Graves Black-Clemmons and Quinn Clemmons for a presentation about our history, American History, Black History.

January 10th 8:30-10

We vs I: Join us for a workshop with our principal, Jasmine Graves Black-Clemmons, about cultivating a "We vs. I" mentality in today's polarized political climate. Learn strategies to foster unity, empathy, and collective responsibility, and discover how we can encourage our children to embrace these values, helping them become thoughtful, community-minded individuals. Don't miss this timely conversation on building stronger, more connected futures for all. 

December 13th 8:30-10

Parent Talk with Carrie Lingenfelter, Horizons parent and host of the podcast Heart to Heart. Heart to Heart Parents:Tools for Raising Mindful Kids and Being Present. Carrie worked in elementary education and early intervention speech therapy before becoming a parent to two gifted, spirited, and highly sensitive kids. With the combination of her work and her experience as a mother, she created a comprehensive approach to mindful parenting and raising mindful children. She emphasizes strong parent-child connection, modeling mindful living, and actively teaching children mindful tools. Her presentation includes topics such as self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and the power of community. When parents incorporate these tools into everyday life it can help parents and children to live consciously while embarking on their own personal growth journey. 

November 8th 8:30-10

Food as a Bridge: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Cuisine
This approach frames food as not just nourishment but as a vital connection to history, identity, and tradition. Presented by Stacey Aquavella

October 4th 8:30-10

Horizons K8 Communications Agreements Workshop with Kristin Hauger. Kristin will lead us in a conversation about non-violent communication and how this relates to our children.

September 6th-8:30-10

Classroom Liaisons and HCG members welcome all parents to a volunteer meeting! Curious about Volunteering at Horizons? Committed to supporting Fall Dance, ARTastic, or the Pancake Breakfast? Whether you are a seasoned volunteer ready to get planning, or a parent who is curious but has never had a chance to share your time and energy at Horizons, this meeting is for you! View the Presentation