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Recognizing the demand for quality
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Issue
#28
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Prevent
Child Abuse-New Jersey 2010 Video
The greatest gift that we can give ourselves – and the
next generation – is a safe, healthy childhood. You can help make a
difference for children.
NJPIRC
Community Service Award
The following article was posted on
our official blog on June 2nd. To comment on this article directly with
your own thoughts, please visit our blog at www.preventchildabusenj.org/blog.
Many New Jersey schools are experiencing a rough period
of time. Local districts seem pressured to lower budgets, raise test
scores and navigate through changing federal policies. Even with these
challenges, it brings a smile to our collective faces to see Newark
Public Schools still finding time to recognize parents and community
members who are making a positive difference in the most important part
of the education system — our children!
On May 26th, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dale Talbert and Regional
Parent Coordinator Beverly Evans hosted the "Parent Volunteers'
Recognition Awards Program" to acknowledge parents and
community members who have given their time to support students and
school staff throughout the school year. Carl Shaw, Program Coordinator
for the New Jersey Parent Information and Resource Center (NJPIRC)
here at Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, was also invited to the event
and received the "Community Service Award" for his role in helping to
set up and enhance parent resource areas in four Newark schools.
After receiving the award, Mr. Shaw
used the platform to reiterate the importance of parental awareness and
engagement to boost academic achievement for all students. I asked Mr.
Shaw what his single, biggest piece of advice would be for parents with
regard to their child’s education:
The biggest piece of advice I would give parents regarding their
child’s education is to get very familiar with the school community and
become an active part of it. The school community includes
teachers/staff, school leaders, district leaders, other parents, and
even other students. School-aged children spend an average of 7 hours
per day in school so it is imperative to get to know the people who are
sharing this time with your children!
We want to extend a huge "Congratulations!" to Mr. Shaw, and encourage
you all to learn more about what he is doing for parental involvement
here in New Jersey. You can find more information about the New Jersey
State Parent Information and Resource Center (NJPIRC), a
program of Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, and the schools with NJPIRC
Parent Resource Areas at www.njpirc.org.
Join us on Friday, June 5th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at
the Kohl's store at 11 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ 07860 for "Kohl's
Kid's Day" featuring fun for the whole family.
You can also join us on Saturday, June 19th for the "Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Ride".
Registration for the event takes place from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and
all rides lead to the event at the New Egypt Elks Lodge #2457 at 105
Lakewood Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Click either of the above flyers for full details, or
visit the "Events" page of our website for
more information.
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