JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL TITLE I PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) PRESENTS **PARENTS MATH NIGHT** MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

Are you afraid of doing math with your child?

Think your math is old-school?

Cannot understand the "NEW SCHOOL" math?

Learning math can be fun. Learn new ways to understand the concepts. Come share and learn Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Math skills. 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M FACILITATOR: Mr. Frank Benpensata - Assistant Principal of Mathematics.

EVERYONE IS WELCOMED TO ATTEND *An informed parent is a knowledgeable parent* __________________________________________________________________________________ JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL TITLE I PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NY is offering a free workshop **EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CPR WORKSHOP** **THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION COURSE** MONDAY NIGHTS 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. JUNE 14, 2010 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED *ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK* EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER NO LATER THAN JUNE 7, 2010 (No walk-in registration will be accepted) YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER BY EMAIL AT: jdhsparentassociation2009@yahoo.com or telephone Ms. Newton at 718-647-4589

Parents’ Association Meeting Dates
2009-2010
General Membership Meetings begin at 7:00 PM
October 14
November 18
December 9
January 20
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 19
June 2
Executive Board meetings begin at 6:00 P.M. on the dates listed above. Parents are always welcome to observe.
In an effort to “Go Green” and comply with Chancellor’s regulation A-660, draft minutes from previous meetings and PA agendas will be posted in the parent corner of John Dewey H.S. web-site
http://www.johndeweyhighschool.org/parents.htm.

The Boys' Club of New York Dept. of Educational Services invites 5th to 10th graders to be considered for its Education Program.

Start Date: Sep 23, 2009
End Date:  Sep 23, 2009
Event Time: 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Event Location: Harriman Clubhouse, 287 E. 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
Event Contact: The Boys' Club of New York, (212) 677-1108

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the parents or guardians of John Dewey High School students’ you are a part of this learning community. You might say that your children are older now; you don’t have to be as involved. The truth of the matter is that you’re needed now more than ever.

At John Dewey High School, there are many others on our team -teachers, administrators, and support staff - who are committed to you child’s academic success. We look forward to working together to make this a wonderful year of learning and growth for you and your child.

The Parents Association goal is to keep you informed about what is happening in our school and the Department of Education. Our meetings, workshops and special events, planned with the school staff, especially Kristine Gattuso our Parent Coordinator.

One of the keys to your child’s success will be your on going involvement in our school community. Throughout the year, you will have opportunities to meet your child's teachers, attend information workshops on teaching approaches and learning materials that we use.

The P.A. of John Dewey High School looks forward to building a partnership in support of your child. We are available to provide information, answer questions, help you access resources for you and your child.

Please feel free to visit the P.A. in room A-9. We encourage you to join our email distribution lists by emailing, the PA at D21k540pa@schools.nyc.gov and the Parent Coordinator at KGattuso@schools.nyc.gov. Visit the parent corner on John Dewey High School’s web site. http://www.johndeweyhighschool.org/parents.htm

We urge you to send in your Parent Association donations, it is our major source of support. Your $40.00 dollar donation covers the 4 years at John Dewey H.S. John Dewey H.S. Parent Association can only accept Money Orders or cash. The tear off below will be collect during 9th grade parent orientation on September 16th and during the PA meeting on September 23rd.

You can also mail your money order, made payable to John Dewey H.S. Parent Association, with the tear-off below to:

John Dewey High School
Parent Association-Room A-9
50 Avenue X
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Volunteer! We have an active Executive Board and would like to get as many people as possible involved; to whatever extent you are able. We also have fun. Please join us!

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.
Sincerely;
*Georgette Pezzolanti – President                                                          
*Adrienne Hayes 1st Vice President
*Denise Marks-Parris– Recording Secretary                                       
*Alexis Van Rossum – Treasurer