ParentsofElementaryChildrenSurveyofyourinterests - Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church

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Survey for families of elementary-aged children

Help us know what would be helpful for your family.

Our elders and I ask you to help us know specifically what would be beneficial for you and your elementary-aged children. As we design programs and activities for the upcoming school year, we want to hear from you, so that all that we do truly grows your family in spiritual and practical ways.

We already have in place some amazing ministry for middle school and high school youth. We're ready now to step up what we offer for children in grades K-5.

This is not only for those who are currently involved in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. In fact, a big reason we are doing this survey is to discover how we can best walk along side families from throughout Richmond Hill and South Bryan County. That is why we truly do want you to click the link at the bottom of the page, and send this invitation to other parents you know.

All responses are confidential. (There is a separate way to e-mail or call us with specific questions, comments and ideas.) We are not collecting mailing lists. There is no pressure or obligation. The responses you share are not connected with any personal information.

This simply gives us a better vision of what households around us need, from your first-person perspective. We feel strongly that the churches of our community have a unique privilege to serve the children around us, just as our Lord Jesus went above-and-beyond "average" to welcome children to him.

On behalf of everyone and RHPC, and all those families who will benefit from the programs we strengthen and develop, I thank you for the investment of your time here today.

Wishing you Peace and Joy,
Pastor Greg

Opinions and ideas from Elementary Parents

What grade is your elementary-age child?
For another child K-5
For another child K-5
	Check if you have three or more children in K-5
	Check if you also have children younger than school age
	Check if you also have a child/children grades 6-12
How long ago did you move to the Richmond Hill area?	New in past 3 months 3 - 6 months 7 - 12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 6 years More than 6 years

What are a few of the biggest JOYS you have, as you raise your family?	Joys
What are a few of the biggest concerns you have, regarding your child/children?	Concerns

If the church or some other group in the community offered assistance in these areas, which would be of great benefit to your family?
	Self-esteem / Confidence
	Making friends
	Sexuality / Body changes / growth
	Tutoring / Homework help / Study time
	Getting along with sister(s) / brother(s)
	Having fun, safe activities
	Financial education (money, saving, choices)
	Music / singing / choir
	Dealing with deployment of a military parent
	Dealing with behavior problems / Discipline
	Faith / Spiritual instruction / Values
	Grief / Loss
	Balancing active play with online and electronic entertainment
What other things would help your child?
What ONE thing would be most significant for your child/children?

In your own role as a parent (or other guardian of a child) , what programs, support or acitivities would benefit you?
	Parenting skills
	Financial planning / Budgeting
	Strengthening our marriage
	Single parenting
	Health / Fitness / Nutrition
	Stress reduction / Relaxation
	Time management
	Growing in my own faith / spirituality
	Fun, social activities
	Grief / Loss / Life transitions
	Issues related to Your aging parent
	My spouse is deployed (now or some time)
	Keeping my child safe online & social networking
	Drug and alcohol resistance / prevention
	Praying more effectively
	Substance abuse / addiction (my own or a loved one's)
In your parenting role, what other issues and ideas would be of great benefit to you?
What ONE thing would be most significant for you personally in your parenting role?

Just a few more questions, please.....
Now, please think BEYOND your own household. What are the big issues and struggles faced by other families you know? What would be helpful for children and parents in your neighborhood?
Community issues

In what other activities and clubs (if any) does your child/children participate? (such as Scouting, church, music, sports leagues, etc.)
Help us with scheduling. Of the following, which would fit into your families schedule the best, to participate in activities which interest you? (Check as many as could be workable for you)
	Sundays: Early afternoon
	Sundays: Late afternoon
	Sundays: Suppertime or evening
	Wednesdays: After school
	Wednesdays: Dinner or evening
	Saturdays: Mornings
	Saturdays: Evenings
Other times/days that are good
How often would something worthwhile fit into your schedule, that your child or your family would attend a class, program, activity or social event? (Please check as many as you prefer)

	An activity once per week
	Once a month
	Twice a month
	A short-term series (3 or 4 weeks in a row, then done for a while)

Lastly, which of the following would be of high interest to you, if it were offered locally? (Check as many as you wish)
	After school program for K-5 (every day)
	After school activity (once a week)
	Wednesday Supper & Program
	Child care networking / Sitters co-op (exchanging child care)
	Parents' Night Out (child care so you can go out)
	Family Fun Night/Day (parents and children attend together)
	Family Field Trips (museums/SandGnats/waterparks/etc.)
Thanks for your responses! If you have anything else that you would like to offer, please do so in this box. This could be other ideas, things which you have seen worked well other places, a note about things that don't seem helpful to you, or wishes you have.	Other open-ended comments....

Thank you for completing this survey. Again, this seeks to gather first-hand views from people throughout the community. If you wish, would you please indicate your connection with any church?	No response / prefer not to say We are active at RH Presbyterian We participate in another local church We are searching for a church, after recent involvement in another congregation elsewhere We are not currently connected with any church
We appreciate your participation in this survey. If you have specific questions or ideas, or would like us to contact you, please click the E-MAIL link below. (Your responses to this survey are separate from what you include in the e-mail.) Also, please click the TELL A FRIEND button to invite another parent/guardian of elementary-aged children to offer there insights. Thank you.

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