New Family Virtual Orientation

What

New Family Virtual Orientation

When

8/4/2026, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Where

Virtual

Dear new parents,

We warmly welcome you to Virginia Chance School! Join us for our New Parent Orientation on August 4th from 11:45-1:00 p.m. virtually. This event will provide essential knowledge and practical tips. We look forward to connecting with you and introducing you to other new families!

Please find the pre-reads for our meeting below:

https://www.chanceschool.org/apps/pages/Orientation

Google Meet Link:
https://meet.google.com/pcs-ovyh-hbc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 219-321-0693‬ PIN: ‪737 680 282‬#

Agenda:

New Family Orientation

August 4, 2026 | Virtual - 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

11:45 am - 11:50 am, 

Welcome - Head of School, Stephanie Medcalfe

11:50 am - 12:00 pm, 

Admissions and Carpool, Director of Admissions, Nicole McKendrick

12:00 pm - 12:10 pm, 

Daily Essentials, Director of Early Childhood, Lisa Howie

• Meal Times
• Rest Time
• Clothing

12:10 pm - 12:20 pm, 

School Communication, Director of Elementary, Hayley Abell

• Enews
• Newsletters
• Conferences
• Progress Reports

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm, 

Auxiliary Programs & Athletics, Director of Auxiliary Programs, Emily Warren

• Chums (i.e. begin/end, drop in, etc.)
• Enrichments
• Athletics 
• Events

12: 30 pm - 12: 40 pm 

Office & Medical Procedures, Administrative Assistant, Narshell Torres Vargas and School Nurse, Nurse Chris

• Attendance (i.e. late arrivals, early departures, email notifications)
• Campus Visitors/Identification
• Classroom Allergies
• Guidelines for keeping children home/returning

12:40 pm - 12:45 pm 

Parent Engagement, Engagement Specialist, Debbie MacLachlan and DEIBJ Consultant, Faye Colon

• Family accommodations (i.e., languages, abilities, etc.)
• Cultural traditions/celebrations (complete family info survey, let teachers know)
• Volunteer opportunities (classroom ambassadors, CFA, complete family info survey)

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm 

Helpful Resources: Facts, Calendar, and Campus Life, Advancement Director, Olivia Nalley

• Share screen 
• Facts log-in
• Website - calendar and campus life

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Availability for Questions


Slide Deck:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sKnsvCF5TdZk6EqLkmQOouKPDO1syOjXrwH0q2Bma7U/edit?usp=sharing