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Food-safety, Block Schedule, Security, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Dec 23, 2005 07:26 PST
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In this week's message:
* News Stories about Education Issues
* Board of Education New Documents Available
* Calendar - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
* Announcements
* Other e-List News
* Volunteer/Community Service Position Available
* Your Feedback
NEWS STORIES
Inspector paucity hits food-safety checks in county:
Federal law covers public schools
Washington Times, DC - Dec 18, 2005
Prince George's County officials said Friday the new federal mandate
"has had no impact on the operations or processes of its health
department."
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051218-125509-5915r.htm
Schools May Drop Block Schedule
Washington Post, United States - Dec 22, 2005
Both Anne Arundel and Prince George's adopted the A/B block, while
Frederick County schools were among the first in the region to adopt
the 4x4 model, in 1991. http://tinyurl.com/9oz82
Parents Call for Better School Security
Washington Post, United States - Dec 20, 2005
One mother circulated a letter demanding action from Prince George's
County school officials to address "inadequate and ineffective
security methods.". ...
http://tinyurl.com/ajbwl
10 Students Arrested After Fight At High School
NBC 4.com, DC - Dec 16, 2005
Violence at a school in Prince George's County ended Friday afternoon
with several students taken into police custody.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5558768/detail.html
Crossing counties for scholastic salvation
Silver Chips Online, MD - Dec 15, 2005
Adam, a senior who lives in Prince George's County, found himself in
a similar slump four years ago.
http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/inside.php?sid=6002
Special-Ed Testing Plan Takes Shape
Washington Post, United States - Dec 14, 2005
"Clearly, enabling schools to develop a separate set of standards and
assessments for special-needs children is a step in the right
direction," said Leroy Tompkins, chief accountability officer for
Prince George's County schools.
http://tinyurl.com/8sukn
Schools Feel Pinch Of Rising Utility Bills
Washington Post, United States - Dec 13, 2005
Multiplying that by the number of classrooms that must be heated in
such school systems as Prince George's and Howard counties provides a
quick sense of the dilemma school officials are facing.
http://tinyurl.com/9jhoo
Snow Days Now Means More School Later
WTOP, D.C. - Dec 9, 2005
Prince George's County Public School students will already have to
make up Friday's snow day at the end of the year, making the last day
of classes Thursday ...
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=644556
DuVal Student Who Refused Pledge Of Allegiance, Told to Leave Class
Montgomery County Sentinel, MD - Dec 8, 2005
Parents and students from Prince George's County...asked the ACLU of
Maryland for help after several children had complained that they
were being harassed, and in some cases, ridiculed by teachers for not
standing to salute the American flag.
http://www.thesentinel.com/995382333671.php
Md. Charter Schools Show Strong Gains
Civilrights.org, DC - Dec 7, 2005
Among them are one in Howard County, one in St. Mary's County, three
in Anne Arundel and the five in Prince George's. Most of the rest are
from Baltimore.
http://www.civilrights.org/library/detail.cfm?id=38508
Schools' master plan is denied
Baltimore Sun, United States - Dec 7, 2005
It designated the plan for Prince George's County as "not yet
approvable," meaning changes are necessary but the plan does not need
to be totally rewritten. http://tinyurl.com/c9tzp
Low student interest, lack of public awareness keep HCC courses for
home-schooled largely unfilled
Baltimore Sun, United States - Dec 4, 2005
... more colleges are offering classes for home-schooled students,
including the Community College of Baltimore County and Prince
George's Community College. ...
http://tinyurl.com/blxdg
Prince George's County School Selected as State Blue Ribbon School ...
Montgomery County Sentinel, MD - Dec 1, 2005
State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick announced last
Tuesday that Glenarden Woods Elementary has been selected as a 2005
Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
http://www.thesentinel.com/329972411571748.php
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, a student at Johns Hopkins
University, for helping with the news search.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Debriefing & the Board Agenda Packets are available from Amber A.
Wilson at amber.-@pgcps.org or on http://www.pgcps.org/ .
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CALENDAR
At http://www.localendar.com/public/PGCares
Christmas
Hanukkah
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
(Still need someone to help update the calendar - please pass on the word!)
Do a search on your zip code for other area events at:
http://www.localendar.com/elsie?JSP=Search
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity (ADORE)
Fri., Jan. 13, 7:30 PM
In-depth discussions held the 2nd Friday of every month, exploring
race and ethnicity both from an historical perspective and in terms
of our daily lives. A video is often included. The evenings begin
with a potluck dinner at 6:30; come for the potluck or for the
discussion only.
Davies Unitarian Universalist Church 7400 Temple Hill Rd., Camp Springs
More information: http://www.dmuuc.org/adore.html or call 301-449-4308
12th Annual Environmental Legislative Summit Sponsored by the
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Monday, January 16, 2006
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Registration begins at 1:00pm
Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Senate Building
Presidents Conference Center, 1st Floor East
11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Visit the Maryland ECO System website to learn more:
http://mdecosystem.e-actionmax.com/default.asp
LESSONS OF LOSS
Objectives:
Define "loss";
Identify losses at various points in our lives;
Identify assumptions about loss and grieving
and determine if they make sense to our experiences;
Reexamine old losses;
Identify support resources;
Identify and clarify our theology and personal beliefs
around loss, dying, and death; and
Commemorate our loved ones.
Monday Evenings 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan. 23 & 30 and Feb. 6 & 13
Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
7400 Temple Hill Rd.
Camp Springs, MD 20748
301-449-4308
http://www.dmuuc.org/
Childcare Provided!
Free. Advance registration required.
Or email dawnstar.-@dmuuc.org
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OTHER PGCARES E-NEWSLETTER
PGCares-news: For the latest news on issues, e.g. safety, in Prince
George's Co.
Read the archives if you're not subscribed:
http://www.topica.com/lists/PGCares-news/read
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE POSITION AVAILABLE
Work at home. Free training in through email & phone instruction or
in Brandywine if needed. Internet posting (database entry) and/or
searching. Middle or high school student could receive credit toward
community service requirement, but any age may apply - it could help
your resume to add internet experience. Reply to this email or call
301-782-9922.
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YOUR FEEDBACK
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about the service, announcements, news articles, calendar items,
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minimum. See http://www.pgcares.com/sponsors.html Thank you for your
interest in Prince George's County and being a Prince Georgian who
cares.
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Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling
Developer, Prince Georgians Care
http://www.PGCares.com
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