Subject: FW: RE: Parent opportunities Greetings: There are often threads on this list that express concern for the curricula in the Minneapolis Schools, express strong views and opinions on Minneapolis schools staff development, and express concerns regarding special programs. Below are opportunities to put your time, and opinions, where your e-posts are!!! I hope that several of you will take advantage of these opportunities. Your knowledge and opinions are even more powerful when shared "in" the programs you wish to change! As a Minneapolis Public School parent, I know that finding time to be on committees in the school is difficult....but VERY important and rewarding. In the interests of disclosure, I am on the Pillsbury Site Council, the PTO, and I volunteer in the school. I also participate in the PEN group as often as possible. This weekend, I'm looking forward to the GEMS competitions.....and looking for some Minneapolis Public School kids to shine against some suburban LEGO competition teams. Susan Young Minneapolis Trash Lady by day Exurban Elected Official by night Proud Pillsbury Parent! Subject: RE: Parent opportunities The following is a request for parents/guardians of students which attend Minneapolis Public Schools. Please share this with other interested parents/guardians. Minneapolis Public Schools has several advisory councils that are being assembled for the 2005-06 school year. If you are interested in any of these, please indicate your interest by filing a volunteer form with the Office of Volunteers. You can reach them through the district website, or call Robyn Cousins at the Volunteer Services office 612-668-3880. Because these are School Board Advisory Councils, School Board policy controls the means of volunteering and selection. (See Board Policies 1300, 1320 also available on the website). Current openings: 1. Curriculum and Instruction: Proposed Curriculum is assessed by this group consisting of parent/guardians, teachers, principals and students. Proposed meeting times: evenings. Number of meetings proposed: 3-4. 2. Staff Development: Review and suggest staff development plans for district wide staff development days. Committee includes teachers, parents and administrators. Proposed meeting times, Late afternoon/early evening. Number of meetings proposed 3-4. 3. Gifted and Talented Advisory: Advise on the district's program and delivery system for gifted and talented youth. Committee includes teachers, parents and administrators. Proposed meeting times: in development. Number of meetings proposed: in development. 4. Wellness Policy Advisory: Coming soon. The District is required to have a Wellness Policy established by the end of this school year. Details will follow, but applications can be submitted now. (Wellness Policy is regarding nutrition and physical activity of students) If you have questions about parental involvement in these committees please contact me. Sincerely, Nan Miller Coordinator Office of Family Involvement [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-668-4158 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
