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Parent Expo
Our Children Must Become A Priority
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m
Shiloh Baptist Church
2100 N. Monroe Street
Baltimore, MD
Organizations will be present that provide services to children and youth
Food & Refreshments Served
Hosted by : Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood
Urban Leadership Institute & Raising Him Alone Campaign
Pease contact Cameron Miles at 410-547-9200 ext. 3002
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Academic Achievement Awards a Rousing Success
Academic Achievement Awards a Rousing Success
by Nakia Herring
Baltimore Times
July 8, 2005
Once again the Academic Achievement Awards Foundation, Inc. has shown that Baltimore City students are at the top of the class, when it comes to academics.
The Foundation has been operating for the past 27 years, but recently has seen a tremendous growth over the last three years. Recently, 497 students throughout Baltimore City were honored for their high academic achievement in school.
With over 2,000 in attendance at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, located at Morgan State University, students from 44 different schools received medals, certificates and the Texas Instrument Graphic Calculator.
“There was just a tremendous outpouring of support for these students. We recognized 497 students, who had been academic achievers in their schools. There was an amazing array of diversity in terms of gender and race. We had 70 students that were repeat winners from last year. Those students received a citation from Senator Barbara Mikulski,” said the Reverend Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr., M.A.C.M, president and C.O.O. of Academic Achievement Foundation, Inc.
He continued, “We had 90 fifth graders, who we consider graduates of our program. Each one of the fifth graders received a Texas Instrument Graphic Calculator. It is an amazing instrument for them to use.”
Kraft Foods held their own contest dedicated to “Heros,” which there were 15 winners. The winners received certificates and family passes to the grand opening of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
“We usually give out trophies, this year we gave out the academic achievement medal. It is a molded metal that has the imagery of Henry Baines on it. One of the reasons we honored Henry Baines is because he graduated in May of this year from the School of Divinity from Howard University, where he received his Masters,” said Rev. Hathaway.
Reverend Henry T. Baines, Sr. is the founder/chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the Academic Achievement Awards Foundation, Inc.
This year’s event saw performances by Gwynns Falls Elementary Jazz Band, Coldstream Park Elementary Vocal Choir, The Empowerment Academy Dance Troupe and Edgecombe Circle Elementary Vocal Choir.
Troy Johnson, 92Q radio personality was a special guest at the ceremony. He did the roll call of all the participating schools.
Mayor Martin O’Malley was also on hand to congratulate the students as well.
“When we brought the fifth graders on the stage, Mayor O’Malley shook the hand of every fifth grader as they received their awards. I have to commend him for that,” said Rev. Hathaway.
“What we have demonstrated is that there are a number of young students in our schools who are working very hard to be academically successful. I believe that the more we highlight them and encourage them, they will be our future leaders,” said Hathaway.
Rev. Hathaway says the Academic Achievement Awards ceremony will be even bigger next year. They might even have to change venues if that happens. He is also working with the schools, so that once the fifth graders enter Junior High and High School, he will be able to track their progress.
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Meaningful Summer Learning Partnership
Meaningful Summer Learning Partnership
by Jayne Matthews
Baltimore Times
Friday, May 29, 2009
Many of the challenges to a good education require complex, expensive and time consuming solutions. While summer learning loss represents a problem that can have a negative impact on nearly every student, it is a problem that can be addressed by a collaboration of parents, school administrators and community leaders.
Developing meaningful summer learning partnership
Many of the challenges to a good education require complex, expensive and time consuming solutions. While summer learning loss represents a problem that can have a negative i
mpact on nearly every student, it is a problem that can be addressed by a collaboration of parents, school administrators and community leaders.
A study published by The National Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University found that “Partnerships are a proven and cost-effective way for schools and community organizations to provide more meaningful summer learning experiences— making a real difference in the lives of children and families.”
The report, funded by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation recognizes the power of partnerships: “What schools or community–based organizations (CBOs) can’t do alone they can often do together. Particularly when budgets are tight, successful partnerships allow organizations to leverage resources that expand and enrich young peoples’ lives.”
What sets this study apart from other research projects on this subject is its straightforward approach to developing strong partnerships. The report gives an easily understood recipe for potential partners to follow. This is essential reading for anyone interested in designing successful partnerships. It begins by identifying the conditions that allow partnerships to thrive.
•Supportive Leadership Supportive leadership can be defined as the active backing and participation of key decision-makers in program planning, implementation, assessment, and improvement. School leadership, in particular, is often critical, as many summer programs that operate in partnership with schools are located on school grounds. In many cases, the principal is the critical link; however, superintendents and other administrative leaders also need to be supportive and involved, depending on the context of the program and the nature of the relationship. Supportive community leaders are also critical to successful partnerships.
•Complementary Missions and Shared Values—The most effective summer programs demonstrate a clear understanding of mission and values, and communicate those values broadly to all stakeholders. When building effective linkages with partners, it is critical that all partners share a commitment to a broader set of values and to achieving the missions of the partnering organizations.
•Formal and Informal Communication Structures Communication might include the formal (a Memorandum of Understanding or MOU) or more informal— meetings, emails, and joint professional development opportunities.
In a section titled “Barriers to Collaboration” the report acknowledges that there may be obstacles along the way. “Many barriers attempt to interfere with successful collaboration, including time constraints, complications with data sharing, and practical complications involving insurance and liability.
However, these obstacles are not insurmountable. For example, although data sharing tends to be one of the most time consuming hurdles to jump, program directors stressed how important it is to their overall ability to improve their services. Several partners have been able to coordinate the collection of data into one management information system, allowing multiple partners to input and access varying levels of individual and program information.”
The conclusion of the report’s executive summary discusses the role and benefits of well-planned summer learning programs. “More than 100 years of research underscores the importance of providing high-quality summer learning experiences for children. When budgets are tight, summer programs can fall by the wayside, particularly affecting low-income families that can’t access private resources.
Partnerships are a proven and cost-effective way for schools and organizations to expand what they can offer children and provide more meaningful summer learning experiences, making a real difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. But the benefits reach beyond summer. If meaningful summer linkages can enhance outcomes for youth and families, perhaps these lessons are applicable to a larger view of education reform.”
Jayne Matthews is an academic advocate and non-profit development analyst. Education Matters because “only the educated are free.” Thoughts and comments are welcomed at educationmat@aol.com
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Important News for City Schools
Dear City Schools Partners and Friends,
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
BY
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO
Dr. Andrés A. Alonso
Special Guests: Gov. Martin O’Malley,
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Mayor Sheila Dixon
and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Grasmick
When:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Abbottston Elementary School
1300 Gorsuch Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 984-2685
Transportation to Abbottston:
Buses will depart from the central office (200 E. North Ave., Guilford Avenue side) beginning at 2:40 p.m. and the last bus will depart at 3 p.m. The return buses will begin departing at 4:30 p.m.
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Audrey Herman SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre Young Actors' Academy
Audrey Herman SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre Young Actors’ Academy
Ages: 13 to 17 years
Dates: June 22 - Jul. 23, 2009
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Phone: 410-752-1225
Cost: $525
Description: The 25 participants in this camp work on techniques and acting skills as well as learning about the history of the theater. Daily topics include improv ccting, comedic acting, audition preparation, voice and projection, movement and dance, stage combat, musical theater, make-up and other technical aspects of theater.
Note: Camp fees listed above do not include additional costs such as registration or application
fees, deposits, transportation, extended care and, in some cases, lunch. Please check with individual camps for full list of fees and discounts available for multiple weeks and siblings.
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ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School
ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School
Ages: 4 to 15 years
Dates:June 15-Aug. 7, 2009
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (extended day available for fee)
Phone: 410-532-2300
Cost: Two weeks sports and day camp $770, two weeks senior camp $830
Description: Traditional day camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 8 offers daily swimming and art plus special guests, martial arts, fencing and archery. Senior camp for ages 9 to 15 offers swimming, sports, art, eco-venture, fencing, archery, martial arts, cooking, dance, filmmaking, songwriting, concept car design and drama. Sports camps, ages 7 to 14, feature a different sport each week including tennis, golf, lacrosse, swimming, European team handball, soccer, baseball, basketball, street hockey and flag football.
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Camp Notre Dame
Camp Notre Dame
Ages: 5 to 11 years
Dates: June 8- Aug. 7, 2009
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (extended day available for fee)
Phone: 410-532-3588
Cost per week: $240-$480
Description: Boys and girls participate in a wide variety of sports activities such as softball, soccer, soft stick lacrosse and tennis on the College of Notre Dame's 58-acre wooded campus. Swimming is held twice a day in an indoor pool. Music, drama, and arts and crafts are also a part of the curriculum.
Note: Camp fees listed above do not include additional costs such as
registration or application fees, deposits, transportation, extended care
and, in some cases, lunch. Please check with individual camps for full list of fees and discounts available for multiple weeks and siblings.
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