Friday Family Breakfasts
Each Friday, Namaste hosts a family breakfast for one grade level before school begins that morning. Parents, younger siblings, and extended family members come to the school for a free and healthy meal. Teachers and the school administrators join the breakfast, providing a unique and informal opportunity to foster a strong family/school partnership. Parents also have ample time to socialize with their fellow parents in a purposefully unstructured, informal format. Following the family breakfast, parents are invited to stay for a free workshop on a useful topic presented by a Namaste staff member or an outside provider. Workshop topics have addressed the gang violence present in our school neighborhood, proactive prevention steps families can take at home, bullying prevention, and even choosing healthy snacks for your child at home.