The Village Parents

The Village Parents Making Charles Village a family-friendly neighborhood, with great activities for kids, great open spaces, and great schools

The Village Parents was started in 2009 by two moms who wanted to help Charles Village families feel more closely connected, enjoy the benefits of living in a close-knit urban community, and become more invested in our neighborhood public schools, Barclay and Margaret Brent. The conversation began when they met at a local park and continued with an initial meeting of about 15 parents a few weeks l

ater, when the group was officially launched. Since then, Village Parents has begun a neighborhood-wide list serve currently serving over 300 families; we've organized lots of social events and playgroups; we've hosted several urban education discussion series featuring experts and visionaries in the field; and we've partnered with other local organizations and institutions, including Johns Hopkins, to strengthen the neighborhood. We've also helped families to get more acquainted with the schools through tours, positive marketing efforts, and old-fashioned conversations in the park. We've seen steadily increasing enrollment in the schools among our member families since 2011, and we hope that trend will continue in years to come as more families choose to move to and stay in Charles Village. Please join our efforts to make this neighborhood a welcoming place for families.

01/17/2025
01/14/2025
01/05/2025

All City Schools schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to forecasted inclement weather. Essential employees should report on time. Non-essential district office employees will work remotely.

Please note: the Enrollment, Choice, and Transfer and MESC offices will be closed to the public, but employees should work remotely.

Please check our website and social media for updates about Tuesday. For more information about inclement weather-related closures, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather.

12/19/2024

If you are ready to depart from the well-trodden tried-and-true at bedtime, here are 10 new picture books that NPR critics and staff loved in 2024.

12/03/2024

The deadline to apply to Baltimore School for the Arts is tomorrow: ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ‘, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’!

If youโ€™re ready to take the next step in your artistic journey, be sure to submit your application before itโ€™s too late.

Learn more and apply here: bsfa.org/admissions | Link also in bio.

11/27/2024

Please join us at the School Choice Fair on Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center! Our students can choose and apply for the middle or high school of their choice. Learn more about the exciting programs and pathways available for students. https://baltimorecityschools.org/choice

11/18/2024

Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6 PM for a Public Scoping Community Meeting as we plan an exciting addition to the Lewis Museum: a new permanent exhibit space dedicated to children, opening in 2026!

This vibrant space will welcome toddlers through pre-teens, fostering a love for history, art, and culture. Through interactive learning tools and creative activities, it will inspire young visitors to explore the artistic and cultural contributions of African Americans in Maryland.

This new exhibition experience will:
โ€จโœจ Feature tactile learning tools & art activitiesโ€จโœจ Highlight African American history & cultureโ€จโœจ Be fully ADA-compliant for accessibility

Help us shape this space for the next generation of learners!ย  ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ“ Reginald F. Lewis Museumโ€จ๐Ÿ—“ Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 6 PM

For more information, visit the link in our bio!

11/13/2024

Join us in the park this Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Weโ€™re taking advantage of the goatsโ€™ hard work and will be planting bulbs and spreading seeds on the recently cleared slope in anticipation of spring! ๐ŸŒฑ all are welcome, supplies provided! Meet in the lower Dell.

11/12/2024

๐Ÿ‚ November is packed with exciting events at The Village Learning Place! ๐ŸŽ‰ Join us for a month of workshops, learning, and community connection. Stay in the loop and never miss outโ€”sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates! ๐Ÿ“ฐ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Charles Village
Baltimore, MD
21218

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
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