Parent Workshops

Bayonne School District Spring 2010

Bayonne Board of Education 669 Avenue A

Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 201-858-5800 www.bboed.org

Bayonne Board of Education

William Lawson, President

Ava T. Mitchell, Vice President Jose Casais Nina Dobkin

Louis P. Healey, CPA Michael Masone, Esq. Patrick F. O’Donnell

Cari Rentas Marie Stringile, Ph.D.

Gary R. Maita, D.M.D., Board Secretary

Anthony D’Elia, Esq. Board Counsel

Bayonne School District Administration

Patricia L. McGeehan, Ed.D.,

Superintendent of Schools Ellen M. O’Connor, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent

Robert C. Craig, Assistant Superintendent

Clifford G. Doll, School Business Administrator

Created by: Maribeth Doria, Director of Special Programs

and Terri Jasolosky

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Last Name __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ First Name __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Last Name __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ First Name Home Address: _______________________________________ Home Phone Number: ___________________ If you need child care, how many children will attend: ___________ Please return to child’s homeroom teacher by March 5, 2010.

PARENT UNIVERSITY

Parent Workshop Registration Form

Please PRINT the name(s) of parent(s)/ guardian(s) attending the March 20, 2010 “A Healthier You: Body & Mind” Workshop:

Bayonne Board of Education 669 Avenue A

Bayonne, New Jersey 07002

Spring 2010 Dear Parent/Guardian, Parents of the Bayonne School District have always taken an active part in their child’s education. In order to promote continued cooperation between home and school, the Bayonne Board of Education Title I Program is offering an innovative program this spring entitled, “Parent University.” We will be offering a free parent work-shop on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Child care will also be provided during the workshop times. This brochure details our Parent University Program, and I ask you to review its contents. A tear off portion has also been included for parents/guardians to register. I know it will be a positive and sharing experience for all parents/guardians who attend. I encourage you to take time out from your busy schedules to attend our Parent University semester. Please return your response to your child’s homeroom teacher by March 5, 2010. Thank you! Sincerely, Patricia L. McGeehan, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

PARENT UNIVERSITY

What is the Bayonne School District’s Parent University? The Parent University will offer a series of free parent workshops to engage parents in new and meaningful partnerships in learning. Mission of Parent University The mission of the Parent University is to mobilize parent power and encourage greater family involvement in developing a lasting learning partnership in which parents support their children in achieving academic and personal success. Goal of Parent University Our Parent University’s goal is to encourage, support, and inform parents about various educational topics so that they may take a more active and vital role in their child’s learning. The district wants to offer parents new and exciting partnerships. Research indicates that when schools work together with families to support learning, students tend to perform well in school and throughout life.

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Details regarding the Spring Parent University Workshop: Topic: “A Healthier You: Body and Mind” Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Time: 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Place: Midtown Community School (Avenue A entrance) Description: This workshop is for Grades K through 5 and will connect multiple intelligences with a theme of nutrition. This encompasses all subjects as well as how parents can help their children with homework and testing. Parents will engage in various activities and receive free educational materials.

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