At J. Harvey Rodgers School, we value the strong partnerships we build with families and the wider Glassboro community. We believe that family involvement is essential to student success, and we are proud to offer a variety of opportunities throughout the year for families to stay informed, connected, and engaged in their child’s early learning journey.

Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC)

The Early Childhood Advisory Council serves as a collaborative platform for families, staff, and community stakeholders to support and strengthen our Preschool Program. These meetings are designed to promote open communication, gather input on student and community needs, and offer families a voice in shaping the direction of our early childhood initiatives.

The Council meets four times per year and provides an opportunity for meaningful dialogue around how we can better serve the students and families of the J. Harvey Rodgers Preschool Program and the greater Glassboro community. All ECAC meetings are held in person at J. Harvey Rodgers School, with a virtual option available, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

2025–2026 ECAC Meeting Dates:

• October 7, 2025

• January 13, 2026

• March 3, 2026

• May 5, 2026

Preschool Parent Workshops

These workshops are designed to help preschool families better understand the developmental stages of early childhood and learn practical ways to become active participants in their child’s learning. Each session is based on feedback from a Family Needs Assessment conducted at the start of the year and focuses on relevant topics chosen by families and staff.

Workshops are held virtually from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and led by our knowledgeable preschool team.

2025–2026 Workshop Dates:

• Workshop #1: November 25, 2025

• Workshop #2: February 5, 2026

• Workshop #3: March 19, 2026

• Workshop #4: May 28, 2026

Multicultural Committee

The Multicultural Committee brings together families to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our school community. This group meets twice a year to share traditions, exchange ideas, and help plan a special end-of-year multicultural celebration for our preschool families.

Meetings take place virtually from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and offer an inclusive space for all voices to be heard.

2025–2026 Multicultural Committee Meeting Dates:

• December 9, 2025

• April 16, 2026

• June 4, 2026 (Multicultural Event)

Family Engagement Nights

Family Engagement Nights are exciting, hands-on learning experiences where students and families come together to explore and have fun with age-appropriate academic activities. These evenings are typically structured as "working sessions" facilitated by our Preschool and Kindergarten staff, and are designed to strengthen the home-school connection through active participation.

Each event runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and all families are encouraged to attend.

2025–2026 Family Engagement Night Dates:

• November 13, 2025

• April 23, 2026