Important Dates

September 25, 2009: Professional Development (Schools closed for students)

September 28, 2009: Holiday - Yom Kippur (Schools and offices closed)

October 12, 2009: Men Make A Difference Day: Second Annual – Each school will customize events designed to promote fathers and other male role models becoming/remaining involved in their child’s education. Examples: Dudes on Duty, Donuts for Dads, Luncheon, Concert performance.

November 5, 2009: Healthy Living/Healthy Families: First Annual – Each school will customize events designed to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy families. Demonstrate the benefits of healthy families related to academicachievement. Examples: guest speakers, health fairs, family exercise, focus on nutrition.

April 22, 2010: Multicultural Family Celebration: First Annual – Each school will customize events designed to promote and embrace diversity. Provide an opportunity for students and parents to learn about different cultures. Examples: International dinner, Family fun Day, International Night.

May 10, 2010: Women's Day: Second Annual – Each school will customize events designed to shop appreciation to mothers and other female role models who have been involved with our school communities throughout the year. Promote increased participation of mothers and other female role models. Examples: Tranquility Teas, Appreciation Receptions, Empowerment speakers.