Free Webinar
Did you know that 2/3 of all college students take out student loans and the average college student graduates with $25,500 in student loan debt? In fact, student loan debt in the United States now exceeds credit card debt
On Wednesday, May 30, from 12 PM to 12:45 PM there will be a free webinar on student loans.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions via a chat feature. This is great for both advocates and any of the populations that you serve. Plus, I know most of you receiving this email either work for the government or a nonprofit, so the part about Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be of particular interest to you. Please feel free to pass along this email. To register, please go the link below and scroll down to May 30.
http://www.greenpath.com/university/webinars.aspx
This is a must for both students and parents.
Learn about options for financing your education, including different federal loan programs. Learn the difference between a private and a federal loan. We will cover repayment options as well as options for borrowers who are struggling or in default. Finally, we will cover some of the new loan forgiveness programs.
Finance and Planning Parent Workshop Want to know how to save and pay for college?
Want some ways to save for your future?
Want to lower your credit card debt?
Please Join Us
Tuesday May 1st 2012
6p.m.
J.D.H.S. Auditorium
Presentation by Chris DiLugozima from Green Path
For more information contact Kristine Gattuso 718-373-6400 ext 1672
SKEDULA Parent Workshop Learn how you can access your child's program, attendance report card and more.
Where: J.D.H.S. Auditorium
When: Thursday March 15 2012
Time: 5pm
For more information contact Kristine Gattuso 718-373-6400 ext 1672 or kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov
Math and Science Parent Workshop at J.D.H.S.
Tuesday November 15 2011 at 6p.m.
Come meet our Assistant Principals
Learn tools to help your child with regent testing
See what your child is learning
More information contact Kristine Gattuso 718-373-6400 ext.1672 or kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov
Social Studies and English Parent Workshop at J.D.H.S.
Wednesday December 14 2011 at 6p.m.
Come meet our Assistant Principals
Learn tools to help your child with regent testing
See what your child is learning
More information contact Kristine Gattuso 718-373-6400 ext.1672 or kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov
9th Grade Parent Information Session
Tuesday September 27th 5:30
For more information contact Kristine Gattuso 718-373-6400 ext.1672 or kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov
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College and Career Readiness: For English Language Learners
What Do I Need to Know to Help My Child?
An annual event for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) and former
ELLs
Friday, May 25, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Jacob K. Javits Center
The Javits Center is located at
11th Avenue between West 34th and 39th Streets.
Pedestrian entrances are located
on West 35th, 36th, 37th,
and 38th Streets on 11th Avenue.
If you are planning on going, please let Kristine Gattuso, Parent
Coordinator, know your information.
TEEN HEALTH SUMMIT
Keynote Speaker: Victor Ramsey, Education Administrator
Office of School Wellness Programs
NYC Department of Education
Presented By:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Psi Lambda Omega Chapter &
Jack and Jill of America Brooklyn Chapter
Saturday May 12, 2012
11am -3pm
LIU Brooklyn
MetCalfe Hall/ Schwartz Athletic Center
One University Plaza (Corner of Flatbush & Dekalb Avenues)
Venue & Lunch Donated by LIU Brooklyn
Registration Required by May 1, 2012 @ Jocelynneaka88@gmail.com.
Include participants name, school and grade
College and Career Readiness: For English Language Learners
What Do I Need to Know to Help My Child?
An annual event for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) and former ELLs
Friday, May 25, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Jacob K. Javits Center
The Javits Center is located at
11th Avenue between West 34th and 39th Streets.
Pedestrian entrances are located
on West 35th, 36th, 37th,
and 38th Streets on 11th Avenue.
Operation Prom Dress
Operation Prom Dress provides free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls. They will hold a Prom Dress Giveaway at 22 East 17 street in Manhattan on Saturday, May 12 from noon - 5:00pm for all interested girls with a valid student ID. Learn more via email at khiraldo@helpprom.org
COLLEGE INFORMATION
"The Road to College"
New Visions for Public Schools puts out a booklet called "The Road to College" which may be found at http://www.newvisions.org/the-road-to-college/overview
2012 New York City National College Fair
http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Spring/Pages/NewYorkCityNCF.aspx
Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York
Sunday, April 22, 2012
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hall 1A
655 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001-1188
212/216-2000
Transportation: http://www.javitscenter.com/Default.aspx?cmsid=40
Need More General Information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call us at: 703/836-2222 ext 155.
HOMEWORK HELP
visit www.uft.org/dial-a-teacher
Students can get help with homework by calling (212) 777-3380,
Monday through Thursday,
from 4 to 7 p.m.
Parents guide to College
Brought to you by The New York Urban League &
The Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz
To download the Parents Guide to College go to:
http://www.nyul.org/files/Parents_Guide_to_COLLEGEcpr.pdf
Brooklyn Public Library Players
Admission is FREE!
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A New Initiative to Combat Bullying
Students who are victims of harassment and intimidation by their peers now have access to a telephone hotline to professional counselors.
The phone number for the hotline is 212-709-3222.
It will be staffed from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by professionals from the Mental Health Association of New York City. Students can call for services in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and other languages, translated immediately.
The UFT is providing a grant of more than $50,000 to pay for the first year of the initiative, which also includes workshops for parents and school staff to help schools build on their own anti-bullying programs. The U.F.T plans to expand the hotline services in January for students to connect through text messaging and online chat.
The new hotline is part of a wider initiative called BRAVE (Building Respect, Acceptance, and Voice through Education), announced Wednesday by the United Federation of Teachers with support from the Mental Health Association of New York City. It will connect students with clinicians and mental health professionals who can provide supportive listening, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments and advice on crisis de-escalation
Parents here is some scholarship information please click link here
Kristine Gattuso
Parent Coordinator
John Dewey H.S.
50 Avenue X
Brooklyn N.Y. 11223
718-373-6400 ext 1672
Fax 718-266-4385
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the parents or guardians of John Dewey High School students’ you are a part of this learning community. You might say that your children are older now; you don’t have to be as involved. The truth of the matter is that you’re needed now more than ever.
At John Dewey High School, there are many others on our team -teachers, administrators, and support staff - who are committed to you child’s academic success. We look forward to working together to make this a wonderful year of learning and growth for you and your child.
The Parents Association goal is to keep you informed about what is happening in our school and the Department of Education. Our meetings, workshops and special events, planned with the school staff, especially Kristine Gattuso our Parent Coordinator.
One of the keys to your child’s success will be your on going involvement in our school community. Throughout the year, you will have opportunities to meet your child's teachers, attend information workshops on teaching approaches and learning materials that we use.
The P.A. of John Dewey High School looks forward to building a partnership in support of your child. We are available to provide information, answer questions, help you access resources for you and your child.
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Parent Meeting
Thursday March 29th 6:00pm to 7:30 pm
Come meet our principal Ms Kathleen Elvin
Refreshments will be served
Important P.A. Meeting
Tuesday February 28th 6pm
Parents students and staff invited
Speaker from the Coalition for Educational Justice
Translation provided
Parents we need you!
Please attend this very important meeting
Next P.A. Meeting
Tuesday January 31
6p.m.
Entertainment
Light refreshments served
Please Attend!!
Parent Association Meeting 10/27/2011 6:30 p.m.
Parent Association Elections
Tuesday September 27th 6:30 p.m.
Parent Please Attend!
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