Sexuality Education for 1st – 9th Graders

Sept 2023 – May 2024

Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach, Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality.

Information provided above from https://www.uua.org/re/owl

Important OWL Program Information

OWL programs are one of our communities most beloved programs for children and youth because of the comprehensive and high quality curriculum.

Here are some important details:

Class sizes are limited: To build a quality community of learners, we need to limit of class sizes for each program. If a class runs out of space your child will be placed on a waiting list. Please know that families that are members of UUFR are prioritized for space in a class.

Caregiver Orientations are Required for Participation: The OWL program affirms caregivers as their children’s primary sexuality educators. Therefore we require all caregivers to attend the OWL orientation to ensure they understand the content and know how to support the learning process at home.

Attendance is Required: To provide a safe, supportive learning environment, it is important that all participants make a commitment to attend all the dates of the program barring sickness or family emergencies.

We ask that that for elementary OWL classes families agree to no more than one planned absence and for 8th & 9th grade OWL classes families agree to no more than 4 planned absences (the opening retreat is required).

10-12th Grade OWL will be offered again in the Fall of 2024!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Family Ministry Director Dana at dana@uufr.org

OWL Schedule

1st & 2nd Grade OWL

Required caregiver orientation: Sunday, October 1st at 12 p.m.

Classes: Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17

These classes will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

5th Grade OWL

 Required caregiver orientation: February 4th at 12 p.m.

 Classes: Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28, May 12, May 19

These classes will be held 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. on Sundays

8th & 9th Grade OWL

 Required caregiver orientation: September 17th at 11:30 a.m.

Classes: Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 10, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24, Apr 14, April 21, Apr 28, May 5, May 12, May 19

End Celebration on May 19th at 6 p.m.

 Please note that these classes will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Sundays