Family Education Workshops & Events
Working in collaboration with community organizations and professionals, NTPS provides educational workshops, panels, and other opportunities for our families. Topics are age-based and relevant to the developmental levels of our students, helping parents support their children in reaching their full potential.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime (for ages 3–5)
Join us for bilingual storytime! For ages 3–5, each storytime includes a read-aloud story in English and a second world language, a family craft activity, a free book, and a snack to-go. Registration is required.
¡Únete a nosotros para la hora del cuento bilingüe! Para niños de 3 a 5 años, cada hora del cuento incluye una lectura en voz alta en inglés y en un segundo idioma, una manualidad familiar, un libro gratis y un refrigerio para llevar. Es necesario registrarse.
Storytime events take place in the NTPS Boardroom (305 College Street NE) from 10:00–11:00 am on:
- October 8, 2025 (English/Spanish)
- November 12, 2025 (English/Spanish)
- December 17, 2025 (English/Spanish)
- January 28, 2026 (English/Spanish)
- February 25, 2026 (English/Spanish)
- March 25, 2026 (English/Spanish)
- April 29, 2026 (English/Japanese)
- May 27, 2026 (English/Spanish)
Success in the Early Years (for guardians of ages 3–5)
Success in the Early Years is a free family education workshop for guardians of children ages 3–5 to support school readiness. Workshops are in-person and feature expert speakers, door prizes, and opportunities to connect with other parents. Registration is required.
All sessions are held from 6:00–7:00 pm at the NTPS District Office (305 College Street NE) unless otherwise noted.
- October 21, 2025: Building Emotional Skills—An Introduction to Social-Emotional learning
- November 18, 2025: Moving is Learning! Ways to Support Physical Development
- December 16, 2025: Family Storytime, Cookies, and Craft Night
- January 20, 2026: Math at Home—The Importance of Early Math Skills
- February 17, 2026: Read, Set, Read! (at Lacey Timberland Library)
- March 17, 2026: Ways to Foster Language and Connection)
- May 19, 2026: Building Brains—The Power of Play
- June 15, 2026: Summer Send-Off (4:30–6:30 pm, Envision Career Academy)
Questions?
Nancy Cutlip
Family Engagement Liaison ncutlip@ntps.org
360-412-4904
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