CONNECTICUT DECLARES DECEMBER 16th “TIS THE SEASON TO BE READING DAY” AND CONNECTICUT PARENT’S UNION LAUNCHES STATEWIDE PARENT EXPRESS BUS TOUR
CONNECTICUT DECLARES DECEMBER 16th “TIS THE SEASON TO BE READING DAY” AND CONNECTICUT PARENT’S UNION LAUNCHES STATEWIDE PARENT EXPRESS BUS TOUR
(The CT Parent’s Union follows the road map of U.S. Department of Education 'Education and the Economy' Bus Tour and California’s Parent Revolution School Reform Bus Tour)
In an empowerment celebration of early literacy, reading, parent and family engagement, college readiness preparation, science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.) and character building/positive behavior throughout Connecticut, the holiday season and beyond.
WHEN: December 14, 2011 8:30AM – 9:00AM (Tis The Season Events & "Parent Express" Bus Tour immediately following)
WHAT: Launch of CT Parent’s Union “Parent Express” Bus Tour Press Conference & Reading of Governor Dannel Malloy Proclamation “Tis The Season To Be Reading”
WHERE: 447 Ferry Street, New Haven, CT
Elected officials, parents, community education and children and family advocates, and young adults are cordially invited to participate in the launch of the All Aboard - Parent Express, a 40 ft bus that will visit high-need locations throughout Connecticut and give education and wellness presentations, information packets, voter education and registration, hot coco, fun activities, free books, holiday and life needs giveaways.
Context: August 31, 2011; “No other issue is more critical to our economy and our way of life than education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
It is with these sentiments, the Connecticut Parent’s Union(CTPU) and advocates for education and children/family, are bringing together parents, community members, and youth for a reading of Governor Dannel Malloy’s formal proclamation of December 16th, 2011 as “Tis the Season to be Reading” day and the CTPU launch of the Parent Express Bus Tour
Statewide, throughout the week of December 14-16, parents, community leaders, educators and children will travel on the 40ft Parent Express Bus and engage in activities that support character building and positive behaviors in Connecticut schools as well as promote and ensure young children will be ready for kindergarten, parents will have access to child development information and parents of k-12 children will have access to resources and information to ensure their child continues to stay engaged the 2011-2012 school year and on the right track towards high school and college graduation.
“While visiting cities across the State of Connecticut, the CT Parent's Union wants to take every opportunity to promote the valuable work effective teachers, parents, community, administrators and students do every day to improve our schools. Yet, the fact still remains, too many students in Connecticut are not graduating from high school and college with the skill sets that they need to become productive citizens, engaged community leaders, and participants in a trained and qualified workforce. Needless to say, this has serious impacts on our state’s economy.
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SCHEDULE OF PARENT EXPRESS BUS STOPS W. TIS THE SEASON TO BE READING ACTIVITIES
(Each School/Community Stop Receives Framed Copy of Governor’s Malloy’s Signed Tis The Season To Be Reading Proclamation)
Dec 13th Alfred E. Burr Community School (400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford) The NED Show
Dec 14thPRESS CONFERENCE: Tis The Season To Be Reading & Launch "Parent Express Bus" 8:30am-9:00am
447 Ferry Street, New Haven, CT 06513- Launch of Parent Express Bus
Dec 14th New Haven Education & Overall Wellness presentations (various speakers) 9:00am -10:45am
Dec 14th West Haven Head Start 11:30am – 12:10pm
Dec 14th Varick Memorial AME Zion Church – New Haven 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dec 15th Bridgeport Middle Schools (Dunbar 1:20pm The NED Show)
Dec 15th Waterbury Middle Schools (Walsh 8:20am The NED show & Hopeville Middle 12:00pm Parent Express)
Dec 16th McDonough Elem school (pre-k - 5th grade) Story Time w. author Parent Express 8:30am – 9:15am
Dec 16th Wallingford early child center 9:45am Parent Express Bus
Dec 16th Village for Children and Families 11:00 – 11:50 Parent Express - Hartford
Dec 16th Abundant life Center - Hartford 12:00pm – 1:00pm Parent Express
Presentations by Guest Speakers:
* Importance of Ending Homelessness & Hunger/Stabilizing Education for Homeless Children;
• Trauma Matters by the Connecticut Women’s Consortium
• State & Local Must Know programs: 211, SNAP, BOOST, New Havens Promise (High School/ College Readiness)…
• Importance of Parents, Family and Community Engagement Towards improving Schools,
California Senator Gloria Romero (Ret) and Former State Representative Jason Bartlett
• Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten & Beyond - Early Child Development/Brain Science
• Financial Education – Practical Ways To Prepare For College in Tough Times
• Why Science (Bridging High Needs Communities w. Science To Foster STEM Careers)
• Why Voting Matters & Children Educational Rights By Attorney Josephine Miller
• Why Parents and Community Should Join School Governance Councils
“A great event for parents, grandparents, caregivers, community leaders, educators, and young adults
Life Needs & Holiday Giveaways:
• Free Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Books (English& Spanish)
• Learn How To “Tie” a Tie Presentation (free men ties for job interviews & college interviews)
• Show Dad How “from practical to playful, 156 awesome things every new dad needs to know one step at a time – author Shawn Bean
• Mittens, Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Children socks, Bedroom slippers
• Puzzles
• Night lights for kids in shelters or getting to know a new Foster/Adoptive Family
• Organizers, college ready “saving banks”
• Hot Coco w. whip cream
• Relevant and Real Time Educational Information (US Dept of Education Parent Power books, “I am College Bound Pencils and Bracelets) & Parents Sing "Tis The Season To be Reading Carol (see attached words)
Made possible with Major Level Sponsors: Nellie Mae Foundation, Cedar Valley Publishing and K3 Parent’s Curriculum; Community Level Sponsors: Mom Congress, Parenting Magazine, the Graustein Memorial Fund, the Child Heath and Development Institute of Connecticut (CHDI), Local level Sponsorship: the CT Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), the Connecticut Women’s Consortium (CWC), Why Science, Hartford Knights Youth Organization, Abundant Life Family Center, Democrats For Education Reform(DFER), Connecticut Coalition For Achievement Now(Conncan), Students of Color(SOC), State of Black CT Alliance(SBCTA)
*Parent Express Bus Tours Presentations OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
*Note: School Events: The NED Show & Early Child Centers are NOT Open to the Public
*For More Information contact info@ctparentsunion.org or call 203-443-3203
-- Gwendolyn Samuel
Parent Leader & Founder
Connecticut Parent's Union
State of Black CT Alliance
Meriden Kid Safe - Safe Routes To School
2010 Parenting Magazine Mom Congress Delegate
Tel: 203.443.3203
Email:gwen@ctparentsunion.org
Email:gwen@stateofblackct.org
Websites:www.ctparentsunion.org
www.stateofblackct.org
www.meridenkidsafe.org
(The CT Parent’s Union follows the road map of U.S. Department of Education 'Education and the Economy' Bus Tour and California’s Parent Revolution School Reform Bus Tour)
In an empowerment celebration of early literacy, reading, parent and family engagement, college readiness preparation, science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.) and character building/positive behavior throughout Connecticut, the holiday season and beyond.
WHEN: December 14, 2011 8:30AM – 9:00AM (Tis The Season Events & "Parent Express" Bus Tour immediately following)
WHAT: Launch of CT Parent’s Union “Parent Express” Bus Tour Press Conference & Reading of Governor Dannel Malloy Proclamation “Tis The Season To Be Reading”
WHERE: 447 Ferry Street, New Haven, CT
Elected officials, parents, community education and children and family advocates, and young adults are cordially invited to participate in the launch of the All Aboard - Parent Express, a 40 ft bus that will visit high-need locations throughout Connecticut and give education and wellness presentations, information packets, voter education and registration, hot coco, fun activities, free books, holiday and life needs giveaways.
Context: August 31, 2011; “No other issue is more critical to our economy and our way of life than education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
It is with these sentiments, the Connecticut Parent’s Union(CTPU) and advocates for education and children/family, are bringing together parents, community members, and youth for a reading of Governor Dannel Malloy’s formal proclamation of December 16th, 2011 as “Tis the Season to be Reading” day and the CTPU launch of the Parent Express Bus Tour
Statewide, throughout the week of December 14-16, parents, community leaders, educators and children will travel on the 40ft Parent Express Bus and engage in activities that support character building and positive behaviors in Connecticut schools as well as promote and ensure young children will be ready for kindergarten, parents will have access to child development information and parents of k-12 children will have access to resources and information to ensure their child continues to stay engaged the 2011-2012 school year and on the right track towards high school and college graduation.
“While visiting cities across the State of Connecticut, the CT Parent's Union wants to take every opportunity to promote the valuable work effective teachers, parents, community, administrators and students do every day to improve our schools. Yet, the fact still remains, too many students in Connecticut are not graduating from high school and college with the skill sets that they need to become productive citizens, engaged community leaders, and participants in a trained and qualified workforce. Needless to say, this has serious impacts on our state’s economy.
####
SCHEDULE OF PARENT EXPRESS BUS STOPS W. TIS THE SEASON TO BE READING ACTIVITIES
(Each School/Community Stop Receives Framed Copy of Governor’s Malloy’s Signed Tis The Season To Be Reading Proclamation)
Dec 13th Alfred E. Burr Community School (400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford) The NED Show
Dec 14thPRESS CONFERENCE: Tis The Season To Be Reading & Launch "Parent Express Bus" 8:30am-9:00am
447 Ferry Street, New Haven, CT 06513- Launch of Parent Express Bus
Dec 14th New Haven Education & Overall Wellness presentations (various speakers) 9:00am -10:45am
Dec 14th West Haven Head Start 11:30am – 12:10pm
Dec 14th Varick Memorial AME Zion Church – New Haven 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dec 15th Bridgeport Middle Schools (Dunbar 1:20pm The NED Show)
Dec 15th Waterbury Middle Schools (Walsh 8:20am The NED show & Hopeville Middle 12:00pm Parent Express)
Dec 16th McDonough Elem school (pre-k - 5th grade) Story Time w. author Parent Express 8:30am – 9:15am
Dec 16th Wallingford early child center 9:45am Parent Express Bus
Dec 16th Village for Children and Families 11:00 – 11:50 Parent Express - Hartford
Dec 16th Abundant life Center - Hartford 12:00pm – 1:00pm Parent Express
Presentations by Guest Speakers:
* Importance of Ending Homelessness & Hunger/Stabilizing Education for Homeless Children;
• Trauma Matters by the Connecticut Women’s Consortium
• State & Local Must Know programs: 211, SNAP, BOOST, New Havens Promise (High School/ College Readiness)…
• Importance of Parents, Family and Community Engagement Towards improving Schools,
California Senator Gloria Romero (Ret) and Former State Representative Jason Bartlett
• Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten & Beyond - Early Child Development/Brain Science
• Financial Education – Practical Ways To Prepare For College in Tough Times
• Why Science (Bridging High Needs Communities w. Science To Foster STEM Careers)
• Why Voting Matters & Children Educational Rights By Attorney Josephine Miller
• Why Parents and Community Should Join School Governance Councils
“A great event for parents, grandparents, caregivers, community leaders, educators, and young adults
Life Needs & Holiday Giveaways:
• Free Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Books (English& Spanish)
• Learn How To “Tie” a Tie Presentation (free men ties for job interviews & college interviews)
• Show Dad How “from practical to playful, 156 awesome things every new dad needs to know one step at a time – author Shawn Bean
• Mittens, Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Children socks, Bedroom slippers
• Puzzles
• Night lights for kids in shelters or getting to know a new Foster/Adoptive Family
• Organizers, college ready “saving banks”
• Hot Coco w. whip cream
• Relevant and Real Time Educational Information (US Dept of Education Parent Power books, “I am College Bound Pencils and Bracelets) & Parents Sing "Tis The Season To be Reading Carol (see attached words)
Made possible with Major Level Sponsors: Nellie Mae Foundation, Cedar Valley Publishing and K3 Parent’s Curriculum; Community Level Sponsors: Mom Congress, Parenting Magazine, the Graustein Memorial Fund, the Child Heath and Development Institute of Connecticut (CHDI), Local level Sponsorship: the CT Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), the Connecticut Women’s Consortium (CWC), Why Science, Hartford Knights Youth Organization, Abundant Life Family Center, Democrats For Education Reform(DFER), Connecticut Coalition For Achievement Now(Conncan), Students of Color(SOC), State of Black CT Alliance(SBCTA)
*Parent Express Bus Tours Presentations OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
*Note: School Events: The NED Show & Early Child Centers are NOT Open to the Public
*For More Information contact info@ctparentsunion.org or call 203-443-3203
-- Gwendolyn Samuel
Parent Leader & Founder
Connecticut Parent's Union
State of Black CT Alliance
Meriden Kid Safe - Safe Routes To School
2010 Parenting Magazine Mom Congress Delegate
Tel: 203.443.3203
Email:gwen@ctparentsunion.org
Email:gwen@stateofblackct.org
Websites:www.ctparentsunion.org
www.stateofblackct.org
www.meridenkidsafe.org
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