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Summer Connections: Maximizing Scholar Engagement and Learning

Join us on February 19, 2026, to learn about community-based and school-based summer resources and programs available to your child through themed workshops and a resource fair.

Do you want to know about the summer resources, learning opportunities, and activities available to your child and family for the upcoming summer?
 

Join us at the Family Academy event, Summer Connections: Maximizing Scholar Engagement and Learning, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Illahee Middle School or via Zoom.

At the Summer Connections session, learn about community-based and school-based summer resources and programming.

At the event:

  • 📚 Participate in workshops to learn how to support your child's academic progress during the summer.
  • 🎓 Access special support for your college-bound student to navigate the journey to post-secondary education.
  • 🏫 Explore our resource fair and gather summer-related information from booths hosted by local organizations.
  • 📝 Sign up for summer opportunities and get the resources you need to plan an enriching summer for your child.
  • 🤝 Connect with other FWPS families to share experiences and learnings.
  • 🥡 Enjoy a free dinner for your family for a stress-free evening.
  • 🧮 Activities for children while you learn:
    • Childcare for elementary children, age 5 and older
    • Learning Lab for older children to explore STEAM concepts

Plus, families who pre-register to attend in person can register for specific workshops and will be entered into a drawing to ⭐ win one free week of childcare ⭐ for one elementary-aged child. Families must be present to win.

Interpreters available at the in-person event only.

This event will benefit families with children in any grade. Through essential conversations and authentic partnership, we can increase scholar success.

Workshop details and registration coming soon!

Summer Connections
Thursday, February 19, 2026
6-7:30 p.m.
Illahee Middle School
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003