Are You Waiting for Superman?

Get On the College Track: Join students from John F. Kennedy HS and the EHS Academies to learn about preparing for college. Getting ready for college and career means lots of decisions. What does your child need to know to get ready? How can you help? These talented students can even bring the message to your church or club. Check them out!!!

When?    Sat. April 16 from 9 to 10:15 am, registration begins at 8:30 am
Where?   PCCC
Cost?    Your precious time

Other concurrent sessions:

Advocating for Art and Music Art and music are more than frills! Come learn about how to advocate for results as we bring the arts and music back into the Paterson schools. Will all our students have access to art and music? Will they have enough supplies? Do you know how to ask the right question? Do you know how to get others to join you? Learn how to create a win-win situation for our children.

Web wise: Your child, the Teacher and You! Learn about a great technology tool: Edmodo is a secure social learning network for students, teachers and parents. This learning tool allows us to use the best of Web 2.0 technology to improve student performance. Learn how we can improve communication between all of the most important players in our children's education. Come learn about how to use this tool to communicate about assignments, grades and student progress. Help us move towards universal adoption of this tool across the school district. Especially for Talent 21 schools.

Full Service Community Schools as a Turnaround Strategy: Our children can perform at higher levels. Learn how the Full Service Community School strategy can bring the whole community to bear on student learning. Imagine what can happen when all parts of our community become partners for our children. Our presenter is Sarah Jonas of the Children's Aid Society's National Center for Community Schools.

These workshops are followed by a screening of "A Community Concern." Tired of waiting for Superman? Tired of teacher bashing? Tired of expecting our kids to fail? You'll love the film and the conversation. Join Mayor Jones, Superintendent Evans, Rev Douglas Maven of PACT, Commissioner Alex Mendez, Pamela Amidou-Diaye, School 5 parent & PEOC leader and Harley Huarachi, student.  Optional lunch at noon to follow with the film maker.

Dear Mr. President...

Do you have a minute to help make sure the Obama administration hears our message? Last week, our CEO, Jonathan Reckford, wrote to the Obama administration about an important issue—improving the lives of people living in slums throughout the world. I hope you can take a moment to reinforce his critical message. By the year 2030, we expect that as many as 2 billion people worldwide will be living in slums, facing overcrowding, unsafe housing, unsanitary conditions and limited access to safe water. Without real housing solutions for people in the poorest countries, other efforts at development are destined to fail—efforts to improve public health, education and disaster recovery don’t succeed unless people live in safe and healthy homes. President Obama recently highlighted the importance of leadership in changing the lives of people living in slums. Habitat for Humanity wants him to know that we are ready to work with him to improve the lives of slum-dwellers globally. From passing critical legislation to increasing cooperation between agencies and throughout the international community, Habitat will play a key role in enacting strategies that work in an ever-urbanizing world. Please take a moment to add your voice. In just a few minutes, you can reach out to the White House to make sure they know you support Habitat’s work to find real housing solutions for people in need. Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely, Liz Blake Senior Vice President Habitat for Humanity International

Are You Looking For A Job?

Passaic County Community College

CAREER/JOB FAIR  2011

Thursday,  April 7
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PCCC Paterson Campus -Gymnasium
Entrance on Ellison Street

Click HERE for information

Stop by and say HI... we'll be there giving out information on our homeownership program.  I have also included for you in this post a JOB LISTS created by The Department of Community Development, Neighborhood Assistance Office.  Click HERE for this list!

Wheels & Deals!

Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
 
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Where:
Morris Habitat ReStore
102 Iron Mountain Road, Suite H, Mine Hill
 
About:
Morris Habitat for Humanity is celebrating their 4th anniversary with a car show and a GIGANTIC sale of ReStore merchandise. Check back closer to the event date for details on vendors and car-related raffle prizes. This day marks the end of the week-long Cars for Homes™ Jersey Road Trip to highlight Habitat home construction sites in Summit, Irvington, Waldwick, and Paterson. Local donations of vehicles to Cars for Homes™  through June 30 will be doubled by a matching grant.