LTS Step Up & Prosper - Strengthening Families Program

September 7, 2023

Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students & Families,


We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up & Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians.


This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm.

Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students & Families,


We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up & Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians.


This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm.


Session Dates:

Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions)

  • Tuesday Sessions (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)      
  • Thursday Sessions (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)   


Why sign up for Step-Up & Prosper?

  • Most of our facilitators are your teachers.
  • Have fun with your family & peers learning about adolescent challenges.
  • Laugh, Learn & Connect with each other.

Session Dates:

Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions)

  • Tuesday Sessions (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)  
  • Thursday Sessions (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9) 

Why sign up for Step-Up & Prosper?

  • Most of our facilitators are your teachers.
  • Have fun with your family & peers learning about adolescent challenges.
  • Laugh, Learn & Connect with each other.

September 7, 2023

Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students & Families,


We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up & Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians.


This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm.


Session Dates:

Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions)

  • Tuesday Sessions (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)      
  • Thursday Sessions (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)   


Why sign up for Step-Up & Prosper?

  • Most of our facilitators are your teachers.
  • Have fun with your family & peers learning about adolescent challenges.
  • Laugh, Learn & Connect with each other.

September 7, 2023

Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students & Families,


We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up & Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians.


This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm.


Session Dates:

Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions)

  • Tuesday Sessions (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)      
  • Thursday Sessions (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)   

Why sign up for Step-Up & Prosper?

  • Most of our facilitators are your teachers.
  • Have fun with your family & peers learning about adolescent challenges.
  • Laugh, Learn & Connect with each other.

Benefits for Youth:

  • Handling Peer Pressure
  • Showing Respect to Others
  • Understanding and Appreciating Family
  • Setting Goals 
  • Identifying Values

Benefits for Parents:

  • Improve Communication with Youth
  • Show Love and Set Limits
  • Be Kind but Firm 
  • Be Consistent with Expectations
  • Have Fun with your Middle Schooler

Other Highlights:

  • FREE family dinner at each session
  • FREE childcare for younger siblings
  • Family Prizes and Incentives
What Youth and Adults have said about Strengthening Families Program:

“This program has opened my eyes to a lot to the ways in which I interact with & discipline my daughter. We  look forward to coming every week and always enjoy being here. It’s good to know that other families go  through the same trials & tribulations that we go through.” –LTS Parent


“It really brought my mom and I closer than ever. I really enjoyed being there. My favorite thing was they interacted with us and they provided food for us every week. And there were prizes every week.” -LTS 6th Grader


“I feel this has been such an enriching program for our family. I highly recommend this program for families to strengthen the family bond.”  -LTS Parent

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