What are Parent Networks?
Parent Networks are grade-specific groups for parents/guardians; the goal is to provide parents with a supportive community of fellow Gunn parents, and for the PTSA to provide grade-specific information to those parents.
Who can join Parent Networks?
All parents and guardians are encouraged to join, especially those who seek a supportive peer group discussion with others in their grade level regarding their children’s social, emotional, and academic experiences. Students are not allowed to join parent networks. All parents who agree to be contacted by the PTA in their PAUSD enrollment forms are automatically added to their student’s grade level Konstella parent network.
How do Parent Networks operate?
Each grade-level network is run by a team of Coordinators who operate according to the Gunn PTSA Parent Network policy (see below). Coordinators set up in-person meetings throughout the year and provide information through an online group. Meetings provide an opportunity for parents to share ideas, concerns, and strategies around issues such as friendships, parent-child communication, emerging independence, discipline, and social life (dating, parties, etc.) – and of course, college. Usually this exchange is through informal discussions, but some groups invite a speaker or guest from time to time.
How do I join my Parent Network(s)?
All parents who agree to be contacted by the PTA on their PAUSD district registration are automatically added to the new parents Konstella groups which get created early August. If you are not on the list after mid-August, please request to join by emailing vpcommunications@gunnpta.org
All-Parent Network Coordinator
Class of 2027 Parent Network
Karrie Chen
Indira Selvakumaraswamy
Parul Dutt
Class of 2028 Parent Network
Marsha Blauwkamp
Aarti Bharathan
Rebecca Kunder
Class of 2029 Parent Network
Special Education/Inclusion Representatives (all grades):
Parent Network Policy
Gunn PTSA Parent Networks Policy has been recently updated in 2021. Please contact the VP Communications or the President of the Gunn PTSA with any questions.