FAMILY CODE NIGHT
Norfolk School District

Family Code Nights

 Bringing Coding and Computer Science Learning to Norfolk Elementary Schools

Just Announced Oct. 24, and already 19 Norfolk Elementary Schools will host a Family Code Night for their school parents and kids this school year!

"Red Pin" schools below are Norfolk's Family Code Night Schools (so far!).  All schools welcome!  Principals, parents, educators, sign up below to learn how bring family engagement and coding to your school!
  Or call Norfolk Family Code Nights at (415) 388-0184 to learn more or to sign up!

* All Resources & Support Provided
* No Coding Experience Required
* Host Your Night anytime this school year!
Read on below to learn how!

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Norfolk K-5 Principals, Parents, & Educators:
YOU can help bring coding and computer science to our schools, kids and families.  Norfolk Family Code Nights was featured (see clip below) on Norfolk's Channel 13, and launched with the help and terrific support of Norfolk Superintendent Dr. Melinda Boone and School Board President Rodney Jordan.

A Free program for every elementary school in Norfolk.
Important, Fun, Now!


How to Host a "Night" 
Any educator or parent can help bring Family Code Night to your school.

No coding experience required! 
Nearly any school can host a Family Code Night.  Kids, parents and educators all learn together.  No special facilities required. 
Call Norfolk Family Code Nights at (415) 388-0184 to sign up!
Then click below to learn exactly how to bring this delightful program to your K-5 school.

How to Host your school's "Family code night!"

Click here to read the School Leaders White Paper:
* Why K-5 computer science is necessary.
* Why even middle school is too late to start!
* What your school and family can do right now (it’s free and it’s fun)!



After Your Family Code Night:
A Golden Opportunity for PTAs and Parents
Parents & PTAs, Take Action!  The PTA-Parents CS Action Kit will show you how to make a difference for your kids, at at school and at home!  Learn how to:
* Help Bring Family Code Night to your school. 
* Volunteer to help host the event. 
* Volunteer to run code clubs (no coding experience required, Free Club Kit provided!)

Click here for your free "PTA-Parents CS Action Kit"!

Norfolk Resources and Events for Kids' Computer Science Learning

From Operation Break the Code to Slover Library's Girls Who Code program and so much more, Norfolk kids have great continuing  opportunities to learn computer science.  Click below for Norfolk's computer science (CS) Learning Line-up.

Click to view Norfolk's CS Learning line-up

CodeVA Provides Coding Curriculum and Teacher Training for Any Norfolk School!
CodeVA is Virginia's non-profit for computer science education, and offers free computer science curriculum and teacher training for all Norfolk schools.  Contact CodeVA here for these outstanding programs and resources. 

Norfolk’s First Family Code Night Schools
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Tarrallton Elementary
6:00pm, Dec. 6, 2017

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Sewell's Point Elementary School, Dec 7, 5:45 pm
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Chesterfield Academy Elementary School, Jan 17, 2018, 6:00 pm
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Suburban Park Elementary School, January 2018
NOW Take Action:
Sign Up below to help at your school AND to download the free Family Code Night Event Kit.
   Call (415) 388-0184 for information.

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