Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Saved by the Well is on Amazon!
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!
As many of you know, I am part of an organization called Dream Village. Dream Village uses picture books and the web to help children learn about and address the world's most pressing issues. The best part is we donate 50% of our profits to our featured nonprofits based on how our readers (kids), vote!
I am very excited to let you all know that we have just published our very first book entitled Saved By The Well (http://bit.ly/savedbythewell) in time for this holiday season. They make a fantastic holiday gift - not only does your purchase make a difference, but you help children learn how to make a difference, too.
*Buy a hardcover version of Saved by the Well
*Buy a softcover version of Saved by the Well
Please help us to kick off our first publication with a bang and purchase your copy during this holiday season!
Thank you!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
P.S. 307 Ribbon Cutting
On Tuesday, December 15, P.S. 307 is inviting the community to attend their ribbon cutting of Threads, their weaving studio. The studio is amazing, and I encourage you to check it out. The ceremony is from 8:30-9:30.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Charter School Advocacy Day & More
FROM THE NYC CHARTER SCHOOL CENTER:
It's time for the charter community to stand up and be counted:
FIRST: Write Gov. Paterson today. The governor is currently preparing his budget proposal - tell him not to hurt charters again.
We have prepared a sample letter, for you to personalize by describing how funding cuts have hurt your school. Volume counts in Albany. If just 50 percent of charter parents write the governor, it will mean 25,000 letters on his desk! Don't forget that teachers, staff and supporters also can send letters.
SECOND: Sign up for Advocacy Day: February 2, 2010
Our goal is to get 2,400 charter advocates to Albany to rally and meet with lawmakers. We must all unite and force the lawmakers to listen. Logistics, food and transportation will all be funded and coordinated by the NYCSA and NYC Charter Center. Please click [here to] download the advocacy registration form.
THIRD: Sign our electronic petition.
We need 100,000 signatures on our online petition to "stop unfair charter funding cuts." Once we reach our goal we can use the petition results over and over again with lawmakers and the media. (Remember, volume counts!) Please take 3 minutes to sign it and pass it on.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
District 13 CEC Public Meeting
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL DISTRICT 13
Business/Calendar MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
WHERE: PS 307 - 209 York St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
BETWEEN: Gold & Hudson Street
TIME: 6:00 pm-7:00pm (Working Session)
7:00pm - 8:30pm (Calendar Meeting & Awards Presentation)
Anyone wishing to speak during the Open Discussion period must sign the Speakers'
Sheet, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be allowed up to three (3) minutes.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Townsley, Male Mentoring Program
*Student of the Month awards
*Presentation by PS 307 Students
And much more...
Refreshments will be served!
For more information, call CEC13 office @ (718) 636-3212 or
E-mail us at CEC13@schools.nyc.gov
Next CEC Meeting: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
PS 9- 80 Underhill Ave, 11238
6:00pm - 8:30 pm
**SEASON GREETINGS FROM CEC13**
Business/Calendar MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
WHERE: PS 307 - 209 York St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
BETWEEN: Gold & Hudson Street
TIME: 6:00 pm-7:00pm (Working Session)
7:00pm - 8:30pm (Calendar Meeting & Awards Presentation)
Anyone wishing to speak during the Open Discussion period must sign the Speakers'
Sheet, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be allowed up to three (3) minutes.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Townsley, Male Mentoring Program
*Student of the Month awards
*Presentation by PS 307 Students
And much more...
Refreshments will be served!
For more information, call CEC13 office @ (718) 636-3212 or
E-mail us at CEC13@schools.nyc.gov
Next CEC Meeting: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
PS 9- 80 Underhill Ave, 11238
6:00pm - 8:30 pm
**SEASON GREETINGS FROM CEC13**
Monday, December 7, 2009
Charter School Advocacy Day
TO: Charter School Leaders
FROM: Jeff Maclin
DATE: December 7, 2009
RE: Charter School Advocacy Day in Albany
Charter schools lost $50 million in this year's state budget. Next year's budget is just around the corner and our funding will again be at risk.
This year, our annual Charter School Advocacy Day in Albany is February 2, 2010. It's not an option to sit out this annual trek to the State Capitol!! The stakes are too high. We need every NYC charter school represented to defend against another "freeze" in charter school funding.
This year's event will be held in the Convention Hall of the Empire State Plaza. This is the largest meeting space at the Capitol complex, and we intend to fill it with 2,400 cheering charter school supporters! As in years past, the Charter Center will cover the cost of buses and lunch for the day.
In order to provide each school with an equal chance to participate, and to maximize the number of charter schools that attend, we need to do the following:
1. Each school in New York City should bring up to 55 participants (one full bus load). Parents/voters are the best people to bring, but students, administrators, Board members and teachers are of course all welcome. For those schools that cannot fill a bus, we ask that you bring at least 25 participants (½ a bus load).
2. A draft flyer is attached to help you recruit parents, staff and board members.
3. Each school must submit their number of committed participants to me by December 21. If you think your school could bring more than 55 people, you should indicate that as well. A form, which can be faxed (212-227-2763) or emailed to me, is attached for this purpose.
4. The Center will reach out to schools that have responded in early January 2010 to confirm the number of participants attending Advocacy Day from their school.
Pre-Advocacy Day training sessions have been scheduled for attendees. We are also working with our partners (New York Charter Schools Association and Democrats for Education Reform) to secure the participation of key state leaders and underscore the urgency of protecting full funding for charter schools. The logistical planning involved in this event, from generating press and briefing materials to reserving buses and ordering food, requires your full cooperation. Please respond no later than Monday, December 21, if not sooner.
Thank you for helping us make the 2010 Advocacy Day a success, and please contact me via email or at 212-437-8310 if you have any questions.
FROM: Jeff Maclin
DATE: December 7, 2009
RE: Charter School Advocacy Day in Albany
Charter schools lost $50 million in this year's state budget. Next year's budget is just around the corner and our funding will again be at risk.
This year, our annual Charter School Advocacy Day in Albany is February 2, 2010. It's not an option to sit out this annual trek to the State Capitol!! The stakes are too high. We need every NYC charter school represented to defend against another "freeze" in charter school funding.
This year's event will be held in the Convention Hall of the Empire State Plaza. This is the largest meeting space at the Capitol complex, and we intend to fill it with 2,400 cheering charter school supporters! As in years past, the Charter Center will cover the cost of buses and lunch for the day.
In order to provide each school with an equal chance to participate, and to maximize the number of charter schools that attend, we need to do the following:
1. Each school in New York City should bring up to 55 participants (one full bus load). Parents/voters are the best people to bring, but students, administrators, Board members and teachers are of course all welcome. For those schools that cannot fill a bus, we ask that you bring at least 25 participants (½ a bus load).
2. A draft flyer is attached to help you recruit parents, staff and board members.
3. Each school must submit their number of committed participants to me by December 21. If you think your school could bring more than 55 people, you should indicate that as well. A form, which can be faxed (212-227-2763) or emailed to me, is attached for this purpose.
4. The Center will reach out to schools that have responded in early January 2010 to confirm the number of participants attending Advocacy Day from their school.
Pre-Advocacy Day training sessions have been scheduled for attendees. We are also working with our partners (New York Charter Schools Association and Democrats for Education Reform) to secure the participation of key state leaders and underscore the urgency of protecting full funding for charter schools. The logistical planning involved in this event, from generating press and briefing materials to reserving buses and ordering food, requires your full cooperation. Please respond no later than Monday, December 21, if not sooner.
Thank you for helping us make the 2010 Advocacy Day a success, and please contact me via email or at 212-437-8310 if you have any questions.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
12/9: Brooklyn District 13 Community Education Meeting
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL DISTRICT 13
Business/Calendar MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
WHERE: PS 307 - 209 York St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
BETWEEN: Gold & Hudson Street
TIME: 6:00 pm-7:00pm (Working Session)
7:00pm - 8:30pm (Calendar Meeting & Awards Presentation)
Anyone wishing to speak during the Open Discussion period must sign the Speakers' Sheet, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be allowed up to three (3) minutes.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Townsley, Male Mentoring Program
*Student of the Month awards
*Presentation by PS 307 Students
And much more...
Refreshments will be served!
For more information, call CEC13 office @ (718) 636-3212 or
E-mail us at CEC13@schools.nyc.gov
Next CEC Meeting: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
PS 9- 80 Underhill Ave, 11238
6:00pm - 8:30 pm
**SEASON GREETINGS FROM CEC13**
Business/Calendar MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
WHERE: PS 307 - 209 York St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
BETWEEN: Gold & Hudson Street
TIME: 6:00 pm-7:00pm (Working Session)
7:00pm - 8:30pm (Calendar Meeting & Awards Presentation)
Anyone wishing to speak during the Open Discussion period must sign the Speakers' Sheet, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be allowed up to three (3) minutes.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Townsley, Male Mentoring Program
*Student of the Month awards
*Presentation by PS 307 Students
And much more...
Refreshments will be served!
For more information, call CEC13 office @ (718) 636-3212 or
E-mail us at CEC13@schools.nyc.gov
Next CEC Meeting: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
PS 9- 80 Underhill Ave, 11238
6:00pm - 8:30 pm
**SEASON GREETINGS FROM CEC13**
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Give Back on Social Vibe
Name your most unique holiday gift I ever got with Best Buy's holiday gift quiz. http://bit.ly/69UZE3
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