American Education Week-November 18-22, 2013

Presents all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. The weeklong celebration features a special observance each day of the week. 

 

They include:

Monday, November 18: Kickoff Day 

Nationwide Kickoff. Across the country, schools will celebrate excellence in education by hosting kickoff events and activities.

 

Tuesday, November 19: Parents Day

Schools will invite parents into the classroom for a firsthand look at what the school day is like for their children.

 

Wednesday, November 20: Education Support Professionals Day

Education Support Professionals keep schools running and students safe, healthy and ready to learn. Check out these charts to see how hard ESPs work to serve students in public schools and how committed ESPs are to both their jobs and their communities. 

 

Thursday, November 21: Educator for a Day

Community leaders will be invited to experience the day as educators and experience the challenges of teaching and the needs of students. Learn more about this program through the Educator for a Day Promotional Kit.

 

Friday, November 22: Substitute Educators Day

Substitute educators play a vital role in the maintenance and continuity of daily education. 

AFHK Parent Leadership Series: 

 

How to Create a Healthier School Food Culture
Learn how to create a healthier school food culture so students can make healthy choices all day, Tuesday, October 29th at 1 p.m. ET, noon CT, 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT.  

Learn more and register here. >>>  

Building Effective School Health Teams & Engaging Parents 
Join the National Association of School Nurses, Fuel Up to Play 60 and Action for Healthy Kids for a discussion on the importance of effective school health teams, Wednesday, November 6th at 4 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. MT and 1 p.m. MT.

Learn more and  register here. >>>  

  

From Boys to Men Did you know?  African-American males make up almost 21 percent of students in GCS, but make up 48.4 percent of students who receive classroom discipline referrals.   In 2013, GCS had a record-breaking year with 86.2 percent of students graduating on time, but only 78.4 percent of African-American males graduated on time.   We know we can do better! As part of the district's African-American Male Initiative, GCS is hosting a special workshop for parents, grandparents, guardians--anyone who is part of a young African-American man's life.    "From Boys to Men: Parents Helping Their African-American Sons Achieve Educational Excellence" is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Mount Zion Baptist Church.   Join us to learn how you can help ensure your child excels in the classroom and beyond. Topics include eligibility for AP/Honors enrollment, how to recognize if your child is Academically Gifted,  sports eligibility, service-learning benefits, accessing cumulative records and the basics of education at all levels: elementary, middle and high school.   A light breakfast will be served.

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You can also register by visiting http://conta.cc/1fTqUmK  or by calling the Parent Academy office at 336-279-4924. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay, Lisa or Haley at 336-279-4924 or parentacademy@gcsnc.com.

P.O.Box 8712, Greensboro, NC 27419