January 15, 2007
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I want to introduce myself, my name is Tijuana Curtis and I am the School
Based Parent Liaison here at
Tayac Academy. The School Based Parent Liaison is a new position in Prince
George's County Public
Schools. It was created by the school board to provide services to
facilitate improved parental
involvement, communication and collaboration between school staff and
families of students in order to
enhance student achievement and development as successful members of
society. My job is to:
* establish ongoing dialogue between parents and teachers.
* work with parents to improve understanding of school policies,
procedures and educational
requirements.
* help parents know what is expected of children.
* help parents continue learning environments at home.
* lobby for support from local business and community organizations.
* work closely with the P-Team (The Professional School Counselor,
The Pupil Personnel Worker,
The Parent Liaison) on matters that affect student achievement.
* design and furnish a parent resource center for PGCPS parents and
stakeholders.
Thank you and I look forward to working with you. If I can be of service to
you, please give me a call at 301-449-4849 0r email at
Tijuana.Curtis@pgcps.org
Sincerely
Tijuana Curtis
Youth now get free access to community centers
Prince George's County kids ages 6-17 get FREE access to all M-NCPPC
Department of Parks and Recreation community centers and drop-in programs
with the new Youth ID Card.
With the new ID card, all young people living in the county can participate
in parks and recreation programs, including Xtreme Pre-Teens (ages 10-12)
and Xtreme Teens (ages 13-17) activities, as well as other recreational,
educational and cultural programs offered in a safe, fun environment. If
you're between the ages of 13 and 17, you even get free weight room access
at community centers.
For details about this new program and how to get your Youth ID Card, call
our Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-2255 or stop by any M-NCPPC
facility. Come on in--it's FREE!
100 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed
There are many ways that you can help your child succeed! A few small
activities each week will pay huge dividends over the course of the year.
Here are a few that you can do this week:
Ask employers and local businesses to make donations and support school
programs. ~ Pida a los empleadores y a los negocios locales que hagan
donaciones y brinden su apoyo a los programas escolares.
Help organize and/or participate in community health fairs.~ Ayude a
organizar y/o participe en ferias comunitarias en materia de salud.
Hello,
Please take a look at and share the link below with parents at your school.
The link provides valuable resources for selecting summer camps for students
including knowing to ask for financial assistance that may be available. You
can share this information through your e-mail distribution list, in your
school's newsletter, and any other ways you deem appropriate.
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/1191?cpn=20090303pa1
The Prince George's County Board of Education is hosting meetings in each
school board district in March and April to give parents, faculty members,
and residents a chance to discuss public school issues. The meetings will
be held at 7 p.m.
The schedule is as follows:
District 4: April 20 at Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School, 8700 Allentown Rd.,
Ft. Washington
District 5: April 29 at Marlton Elementary School, 8506 Old Colony Dr. South,
March Parent workshop - Family Portal Parent Night (Tuesday 31,2009 6:30-
7:30pm.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Parent Tip of the Week (April 13, 2009)
Kelly Alexander, Community Outreach Office
Earth Day is coming! Mark your calendar for April 22 and make the day
meaningful by promoting green practices at your child's school.
First Lady Michelle Obama broke new ground this spring (with the help of
local school kids) when she began digging to create an edible garden on the
White House lawn. Now it's your turn! A garden in your backyard or
neighborhood can teach kids about healthy eating and promote environmental
awareness. And children are more likely to eat their vegetables when they
actually grow them. Learn about other simple things you can do at home with
your child to live green while having fun.
Plant a seed. Just one flower or plant a small herb garden or tomato plant.
Nurture it and watch it grow.
Flip a switch. Turn off the lights when you leave a room and save energy and
money.
Take a hike. Plan nature walks, play in parks, organize picnics and go for
bike rides — your child will be more likely to respect the environment as an
adult if he/she has fond memories of loving nature as a child.
Brush up on the three Rs. Reduce, reuse and recycle, that is.
Save every last drop. Water covers 70% of our planet, but that doesn't mean
we should take it for granted. Encourage your child to conserve this precious
resource by taking shorter showers and not leaving the tap on when he's
brushing his teeth or washing dishes.
Be a green Samaritan. To make an eco-impact beyond your home, sign up for
environmental and service projects in your community.
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