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 valuable forum for community collaboration and family engagement. Its purpose is to bring together stakeholders to share ideas, provide feedback, and make recommendations that support the needs of our students and the broader Glassboro community. Through open communication and active participation, the council works to strengthen our Preschool Program and enhance the services we provide to children and families. Meetings are held in person at J. Harvey Rodgers School with a virtual option available for those who cannot attend on site. Meeting dates and times are as follows: 

• October 7th at 3:15

• December 9th at 6:00 pm

• February 18th at 6:00 pm

• May 6th at 3:15 pm

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 school 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. 

• Parent Workshop 1 – October 29th

• Parent Workshop 2 – January 14th 

• Parent Workshop 3 – March 4th

• Parent Workshop 4 – April 29th

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. 

• November 19th 

• April 15th 

• June 1st (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 12, 2026

• May 12, 2027