Swine Flu Info from Laurel City Emergency Services Director

Hello, please see the important information below regarding the Swine Flu preparations sponsored by the City of Laurel, PG County HEalth Dept and Dimensions Health Care.

The City of laurel, the Prince George's County Health Department and Dimensions Health Care will hold a public meeting to discuss the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the Phelps Senior Citizens Center located at 701 Montgomery Street in Laurel. At this meeting the representatives from the mentioned agencies will present information on the H1N1 virus including, preparing for the possibility of an outbreak of the virus, what actions you can take to try to avoid contracting the virus and what to do if you contract the virus. Information handouts on the virus and disaster preparedness will be available at this meeting. Please take advantage of this. Having prior knowledge of what to do in a potential health crisis is your best defense. Should you have any questions please contact Martin Flemion or Calvin Hawkins at (301) 725-5300.

Bill Cosby's View on Parenting

A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN

September 28

A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children

More than a decade of research by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has consistently found that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs.

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University’s Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your ChildrenTM Sponsored by Stouffer’s is a national movement launched by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in 2001 that promotes the parental engagement fostered during frequent family dinners as a simple, effective way to prevent substance abuse in kids.

To learn more about Family Day and to join parents all across America in taking the Family Day Pledge, log on to www.CASAFamilyDay.org. To learn more about the new book How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents, visit www.straightdopeforparents.org.

---Casa Family Day

Back to School Nights

Prince George's County Public Schools encourages parents to get involved in the education process. Your first step can be to attend the Back to School Night at your child's school. During this annual event, you will meet your child's teachers, learn about parent involvement opportunities, and find out what your child will be learning during the upcoming school year.

Bring Your Child to School on the First Day

Prince George's County Public Schools encourages parents and community members to get involved in the education process! Kick off the school year on August 24 by being a role model in the lives of children. Escort children to school that day, meet them at school as they exit their bus, or visit them in class. Find out from your neighborhood school about volunteer or mentoring opportunities, as well as other ways you can continue to stay involved throughout the school year.

For more information, contact the Office of Family and Community Outreach at 301-925-2536.

Bring Your Child To School On The First Day

Bring Your Child To School On The First Day

Monday, August 24, 2009

Be a role model in the lives of children. Escort children to school, meet them at school as they exit their bus, or visit them in class as they start the new school year. For more information, contact the Office of Family and Community Outreach at 301-925-2536.

END OF FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

All PGCPS buildings will resume the normal five-day work week, eight-hour day schedule on Monday, August 17, 2009.

BOARD OF EDUCATION HOSTS PUBLIC HEARING

WHO: Prince George’s County Board of Education Members
Parents, Students, and Community Members

WHAT: Board of Education Public Hearing

WHEN: Monday, August 17, 2009 • 6 p.m.

WHERE: Eugene Burroughs Middle School
14400 Berry Road • Accokeek

BACKGROUND:
The Prince George’s County Board of Education

The Prince George’s County Board of Education invites the community to participatein a public hearing on naming the newly-formed K-8 conversion school in Accokeek.The conversion school will join Henry Ferguson Elementary School and EugeneBurroughs Middle School.Parents, students, employees, and community members will have the opportunity toshare their input on naming the new conversion school. Two more opportunities will be available for public input on the naming process:

Date: August 19
Time: 5 p.m.
Meeting: FAB/CIPCommitteeMeeting
Where: Sasscer Administration Building Board Room 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro

Date: August 27
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Meeting: Board of Education Meeting
Where: Sasscer Administration Building Board Room 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro

To submit written testimony or register to speak for three minutes on the topic, please contact the Board Office at 301-952-6115 three hours prior to the meeting youare attending.

Get Ready for School!

It’s time to get ready for school! The first day for students in Prince George’s County is August 24. If you're new to the county, register your child now. Check to be sure your child is up to date on all immunization requirements. If your child attended school in the county last year, has your address or phone number changed? If so, be sure to update your child’s records and emergency form at school.

Check your child’s school Web site for a grade-level supply list. High school supplies vary by program and course of study. Supplies for elementary and secondary schools vary by school, but generally include the following items:


Elementary School Basic Supplies:

• Backpack
  
• Composition books (wide ruled)
  
• Plastic school box
  
• Glue sticks
  
• #2 pencils
  
• Crayons
  
• Scissors
  
• Facial tissues
  

For more information on Middle School supplies visit: http://www1.pgcps.org/

Katie Couric Talks About Cyber Bullying

According to CBS News "Bullying through electronic media has surfaced as a serious issue. Katie Couric offers her perspective, as she says that parents need to have a talk with their children about this growing problem" (CBS News, 2007).