Parent Network

Mission
Elmbrook Parent Network (PN) is a parent-to-parent connection within the School District of Elmbrook which addresses parent concerns on academic & social issues, providing parents with the tools and resources to assist them in guiding their children as they grow and become good decision makers.

PN is a parent-run volunteer organization financially supported by the Parent Teacher Organizations in the School District of Elmbrook.

Contact: pn.president262@gmail.com

Events

Human Trafficking 101 for Parents and Teens in the Suburbs
Wednesday October 26th 2022 6:00PM - 7:30PM, Brookfield East High School - Black Box Theatre

Would you like to learn more about about Human Trafficking and the risks in our community, city and state? Join Elmbrook Parent Network for Human Trafficking 101 for Parents and Teens in the Suburbs. Learn what human trafficking looks like in our community, and discuss prevention education in order to reduce the vulnerabilities that traffickers seek to exploit. Presentation recommended for ages 14+. Register today at https://PN-human-trafficking-101.eventbrite.com

Change the Story, Change your Life - The Brain Hacks of Stress Elimination, Change Tolerance, and Agility with Dr. Niraj (Raj) Nijhawan
(in partnership with Elmbrook Schools) Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 Program time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Registration: https://TheLEOprogram.eventbrite.com

Elmbrook Parent Network Meeting
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: District Office - Board Room

The Parent Backpack - Supporting your Child's Elementary School Experience
Thursday, September 29th, 2022
Program time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Dixon Elementary LGI
Registration: https://pn-parentbackpack.eventbrite.com

Please view a list of Parent Network programs for the 2022/23 school year HERE.

Volunteer

Meetings

Parent Network meets on the third Wednesday of most months at 9:00am at the District Office (Board Room), 3555 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield. We invite you to join us to meet District parents and learn more about Parent Network.

Parent Network will meet on the following dates:

September 21st, 2022
October 19th, 2022
December 21st, 2022 (Location TBD)
February 15th, 2023
March 15th, 2023 (Annual Planning Meeting)
May 17th, 2023

Please contact Robyn Rubenstein at pn.president262@gmail.com for more information.

Click here for previous meeting minutes.

Resources

Leadership

Parent Network Officers

President: Robyn Rubenstein
Vice President: Amber Gonzalez Grant
Treasurer: Heidi Kohler
Secretary: Christine Birt
Director of Hospitality: Andrea Wheeler
Director of Events: Jeneeya Suwal
Director of Communications: Preetha Kurudiyara*
Director of Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council (EPLC): Danielle Leitner Baxter

Parent Representatives (Liaisons)

Brookfield Elementary: Preetha Kurudiyara
Burleigh Elementary: Elizabeth Theis
Dixon Elementary: Jessamyn Reiter
Swanson Elementary: Rebecca Frank
Tonawanda Elementary: Corinne Balter
Pilgrim Park Middle School: Danielle Leitner Baxter
Wisconsin HIlls Middle School: Hashini Mitchell
Brookfield Central High School: Robyn Rubenstein
Brookfield East High School: Heidi Kohler

Contact: pn.president262@gmail.com

*Due to Dr. Kurudiyara's School Board candidacy, all communications will temporarily be the responsibility of the President and Vice President as of January 3.

FAQs

Is Elmbrook Parent Network a District Organization?
Parent Network is an independent, volunteer organization within the School District of Elmbrook, run by parent volunteers who share a passion for educating parents and caregivers on a wide variety of parenting topics.

Where does Parent Network get its funding?
Parent Network is financially supported by the Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) in our District.

Who can join Elmbrook Parent Network and how do I get involved?
Parent Network is open to ALL parents and caregivers in the Elmbrook School District. Join us for a monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 9am at the District Office, attend one of our events, or contact Robyn Rubenstein at pn.president262@gmail.com.

Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council (EPLC)

Parent Network oversees the Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council (EPLC) and is invested in the development of current and future parent leaders in our school community. The EPLC facilitates communication between leaders of parent-led organizations, parents, teachers, district administration, the Board of Education and other interested persons. The council strives to provide leadership training to volunteers and to encourage volunteering at all levels within our schools. Each parent-led organization’s President is a member of the council. Vice Presidents and Executive board members are encouraged to join us.

EPLC Meeting Dates

EPLC meetings occur four times a year at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, 3555 N. Calhoun Road in Brookfield.

2022-2023 Meeting Dates
October 4, 2022
November 29, 2022
February 23, 2023 (rescheduled)
April 11, 2023

EPLC Minutes

EPLC Resources

Click Here for All Upcoming Events

Socials

News

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