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School Budget, PTA, Student safety, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Jan 27, 2006 18:22 PST
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NEWS STORIES
Ehrlich Budget Leaves Some Schools Short
Washington Post, United States - Jan 27, 2006
Prince George's would qualify for the largest allocation: $23.1
million of the $72.3 million. http://tinyurl.com/bxkyr
PTA moves toward adopting uniforms
Business Gazette - Gaithersburg,MD,USA - 26 Jan 2006
Currently, 14 of the county's 29 public middle schools have adopted
mandatory uniform policies.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/012606/clinnew175308_31911.shtml
Net Nightmares Keeping students safe in cyber space
Laurel Leader, MD - Jan 26, 2006
That was the goal of the first session, in which Morales trained more
than 20 people, including Prince George's school officials, police
serving as school resource officers in county schools and other
police officers. http://tinyurl.com/7lc2h
Woodlawn Middle given warning by school board
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jan 25, 2006
This year, 15 other schools from Prince George's County and Baltimore
are also creating restructuring plans. http://tinyurl.com/8ebl5
A School System on Trial
Washington Post, United States - Jan 21, 2006
EVERY RESIDENT of Prince George's County should be on notice that the
future of the public school system -- indeed, that of the county --
is on the line.... The board must meanwhile do its best to settle on
a first-rate choice for schools chief. As The Post's Nick Anderson
reported, board Chairman Beatrice P. Tignor (Upper Marlboro) has said
that although she is not seeking the chief's job, she has not ruled
out accepting the post if the search fails to produce an acceptable
candidate. http://tinyurl.com/btatc
City schools defend fiscal oversight
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jan 20, 2006
The Prince George's audit, released Wednesday and also a subject of
the hearing yesterday, contained many findings similar to those in
the Baltimore audit. http://tinyurl.com/a24vc
School System Encourages More Hispanic Students To Attend College
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Jan 19, 2006
As many Prince George's County students are eagerly awaiting college
acceptance letters, the county's school system is working with local
educational....
http://www.thesentinel.com/282159906094451.php
School Board Training Symposium Begins
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Jan 19, 2006
In anticipation of the return to an elected school board in Prince
George's County, a local citizens group sponsored an educational
symposium... http://www.thesentinel.com/282159697798979.php
Dueling for Dollars For Maryland Schools
Washington Post, United States - Jan 18, 2006
"This was the first time in history we had no delegates," Prince
George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson said later. "It's like
coming to a big party....
http://tinyurl.com/bjhdv
Prince George's Students Shifted Out of Algebra
WTOP, D.C. - Jan 16, 2006
A Maryland graduation test has school officials in Prince George's
County looking to protect students who might fail it.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=316&sid=672990
THE VIOLATION OF MY CIVIL RIGHTS SHOULDN'T BE TAKEN LIGHTLY
Pretlow Law, MD
Local Student Officially Announces His Intent to Sue/Charge Prince
George's County Public Schools, Principal Sandra L. Nelson and other
Individuals. http://pretlowlaw.yc-music.com/press_jan01.html
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
The Board Agenda Packets are available from Mrs. Cheryl Landis at
clan-@pgcps.org or on http://www.pgcps.org/ .
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CALENDAR
At http://www.localendar.com/public/PGCares
Feb. 2
Ground Hog Day
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Prince George's Co. Planning Board Meeting
7:30 PM
PG Co. Civic Federation meeting
(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
*** FREE DOCUMENTARY FILM PREVIEW ***
TESSAMATUCK, a documentary film by journalist Susan Gervasi, will be
previewed on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's Broad Creek
Episcopal Church, 9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland,
20744. Refreshments will be served.
The film has been honored by the Greenbelt Film Festival; the issue has
been likened to Montgomery County's land-use struggle in Clarksburg.
The film's theme is a bitter battle between neighbors and land
development in a quiet Prince George's County community. It describes a
struggle about building a subdivision, instead of saving a Native
American archeological field of national importance. African American
historians, Native Americans, religious leaders, politicians and
community leaders are featured, as are the land developer and the
County's Chief Planner.
GENERAL ADMISSION CONTACT: Dawn Davit (301) 292-4198.
MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Gervasi (301) 474-77680.
*** "RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN TIMES OF CONFLICT: A NEW PATH FORWARD" ***
Mark you calendars for Feb. 26 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. I hope to see you
there. Here's the full announcement.:
The Islamic Society of Southern Prince George's County
Extends an invitation to an Interfaith Community Discussion on
"Religious Tolerance in Times of Conflict; A New Path Forward"
Invited presenters:
Jewish, Rabbi Steve Wiseman
Muslim, Mr. Lloyd Davis, Islamic Society of Southern Prince
George's County
Christian, Professor George McLean, Catholic University
Unitarian, Rev. John Crestwell Jr. Davies Memorial Unitarian
Universalist Church.
Date: February 26, 2006. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Location: Islamic Society of Southern Prince George's County
7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs, Maryland 20748
For More information call
Khalil Shadeed
301-595-5999 extension 23.
e-mail: Kha-@igprinting.com
** TEACH - MAKE A DIFFERENCE **
If this message is not for you, please pass it on, printable fliers
are available.:
The Prince George's County Public Schools is seeking high-achieving,
motivated professionals with a Bachelor's Degree who are interested
in pursuing a career that makes a difference. You can obtain a
Maryland Teaching Certificate in just one year in the PGCPS
Alternative Certification Program.
Learn more about this opportunity from our website and by attending
our Information Session.
www.residentteacherprogram.org
February 25, 2006 - 10:00 am to 12 noon
Sasscer Administration Building
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
*** NORTHERN AREA SPRING ENRICHMENT DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS ***
Spring Enrichment Day Camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 are being
offered from Monday, April 10, 2006 through Friday, April 14 to
coincide with spring vacation from the Prince George's County Board
of Education. Camps will be conducted at most Northern Area community
centers, dependent on sufficient registration, from 9 am - 4:30 pm,
with extended care available. Costs vary at each location. Call
your local community center for exact information.
A wide variety of enrichment camp themes are available including:
Green Acres Farm Camp, swimming, arts, basketball, computer, dance,
and soccer as well as general recreation camps. These camps are
designed with the goal of creating an enjoyable, safe environment
providing new skills and ideas to youth during spring vacation.
Registrations are now being accepted on a first come, first served
basis with limited space available. To register, visit your local
Northern Area community center and set up your SMARTlink family
account today, or call 301- 445-4500, TTY 301-445-4512 for more
information.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the
participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the
facility two weeks in advance of the program to request an
accommodation (i.e., sign language interpreter, support staff, etc.).
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Joyce Dowling
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