Area C Parent Advisory Council April 25

 

Area C  Parent Advisory Council   MPS Calendar 2013-14  &  2014-15   FOCUSED INSTRUCTION   Schools Community K-5 Burroughs Kenny Kenwood Lyndale   Community K-8 Green Central Hale-Field Jefferson Lake Harriet   Middle Schools Anthony Ramsey   High Schools Southwest Washburn   K-5 Magnet Armatage Montessori Emerson Dual Spanish Immersion Whittier IB Windom Dual Spanish Immersion   K-8 Magnet Barton Open Program   Shared Magnet Anwatin Middle School Folwell Performing Arts North High School South Open High School All Nations Anishinabe   DPAC Reps/Alternates 2012 - 2013  Liz Short - co-chair Margaret Richardson co-chair Yassin Qanyare Julie MacLeod Margaret Richardson Roberto Moreno Sheila Eldred Karen Knapp Andrea Breen Amy Kennedy Letitia Basford Bonnie Byman   Gael Ellis, Community Liaison,  612-382-0546 gael.ellis@mpls.k12.mn.us  Theresa Battle, Associate Superintendent theresa.battle@mpls.k12.mn.us EVE   Every student. Every Day.   ATTEND TO ACHIEVE    SCHOOL STRONG School Strong is an effort to inform families and students of resources for a safe and strong school year. School Strong was spearheaded by the Minneapolis Public Schools, partnering with local community partners including the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Police Department, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Hennepin County Library, and the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board.  Area C Meeting is at Green Central on 4/25/13   Area C Parent Advisory Council Meeting   (flyer)   Thursday, April 25, 2013 Green Central Community School Cafeteria 3416 4th Ave. south - parking lot on 35th Street 6:00-8:00 p.m.  *DINNER childcare for ages 3 & up - all children welcome  Somali and Spanish interpreters available   Agenda Welcome and introductions - Liz Short, parent, Area C co-chair, DPAC representative Summer Food Program - Karina Swanson Budget Updates - district staff Crowded Classrooms & Tight Budgets:  Understanding the student placement process, how decisions are made, what's possible, what's not.   Ryan Fair, Director of Enrollment Services and Student Placement.   Q&A with Theresa Battle, associate superintendent Everyone is welcome to attend the Area C Meetings.   MPS is re-writing its Discipline Policy  & we want to hear from you.   Let's partner to create and sustain mutually respectful climates for learning and teaching. What do you think about current MPS disciplinary practices? What do you think about suspensions? How is your student affected by classroom behavior problems? Has your student been bullied or disciplined for bullying others? If you were not able to attend the parent listening session in your Area, there is still a way for you to let MPS know about your concerns and suggestions for the new discipline policy.    Send your feedback to:  behavior standards@mpls.k12.mn.us or reply to this email and they will be forwarded.   To review the current MPS Discipline Policy click here.    MPS Finance Department Frequently Asked Questions   Budget 2014 We got more than 110 questions about the budget, submitted on cards, at the March Area C Meeting.  As the answers are being prepared you might want to look at the updated Frequently Asked Questions from the Finance Webpage.  FAQ updated 4-4-13   If you didn't have a chance to submit a questions go to:   Got A Question?  Youth Opportunities   Arts For Academic Achievement   Summer JAM   Summer JAM is a two-week "intensive" jazz camp. Jazz performance is the primary focus; students performing in big band and combo settings. Students will also study jazz history, improvisation, stylistically accurate techniques, and various sub-genre styles. Staff and visiting guest artists demonstrate and teach techniques, style, and interpretation.   The Summer JAM program is structured to include daily rehearsal in big band and combos, music theory and guided music listening; students participate in sectional master classes and attend performances from guest artists.   The camp concludes with two performances Thursday, June 27, 7pm at South High School Saturday, June 29 at the St. Paul Jazz Festival Auditions Students are accepted and placed based on auditions and teacher recommendations. For auditions, students should be prepared to play a piece in a jazz style (preferably a head-tune e.g. Aebersold), sight-read, and play scales. Improvisation is optional but encouraged at the audition.    For more information about this and other opportunities go to: www.aaa.mpls.k12.mn.us   Subscribe to MPS newsletters for families and community members Leader Letter My MPS - newsletter for families of MPS students Board Briefs - meeting notices, agendas, contact information