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| School | Phone | Date | Start Time | End Time |
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| Breithaupt Career and Technical Center There will be student demonstrations, wherein students will demonstrate that which they have learned while at the same time presenting to the community a visual of what goes on in their respective programs. The following presentations will be represente by each department: • A Taste of Breithaupt, which will give the community a very good idea of the types of food preparation the students learn in our Culinary Arts Programs. Students learn to and gain the desire to become more than a cook, through the gourmet meals they learn to prepare, under the tutelage of our highly qualified Culinary Staff. • A Technology Computer Build (TCB) Challenge, a parent involvement activity; wherein, students partner with their parent/guardian (a two person team) will be given the challenge of successfully building a computer from donated computers that have been disassembled and placed in containers of like parts. Teams are challenged to build a computer and if it actually boots-up the team can take it home. • A Hair Show by the Cosmetology students will present the different learning stages of this program. The various concepts learned during each level, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade classes will demonstrate the progression of the different skills sets learned in the Cosmetology Program. As well, the students of the one year 12th grade Manicuring Program will demonstrate their latest nail creations. • The Trade and Industry Department – Welding & Cutting students will display metal products they created in their Welding & Cutting Program. The community will have the privilege of ordering the products, such as decorative plant holders, a barbeque grill, yard art, etc. for a nominal price (material only). The Automotive Service students will conduct a presentation on how the systems of an automobile synchronize to facilitate smooth operation. How to resurface brake rotors and drums; how troubleshooting via the use of a diagnostic scan tool cuts the technicians work in half; how to pull codes from a vehicle when the check engine light appears and how and why wheel alignment is important to the life of your vehicle activities will be demonstrated. As well, tips for the less than savvy auto-smart customer will be available. |
(313) 866-9550 | 3/18/2010 | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
Special Education Teachers and Ancillary Staff Participants will receive a stipend (refreshments will be provided)
Barbara Jordan School
3901 Margareta
Detroit, MI 48221
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Register today-space is limited to 30 per session! RSVP to Sharon Wilson at Ph. (313) 873-7482 or Fax (313) 873-3274
Detroit Public Schools students, parents, Detroit Federation of Teachers representatives, DPS school board members and supporters participated in DPS’ inaugural Back to School Parade and Rally on Thursday Aug. 27.
Talented young singers from the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) recently competed for an opportunity to receive a master class with renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves during a vocal competition at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. The event was free and open to the public as part of the Margaret Garner Educational Partnership.
The students chosen to compete were from a preliminary round of performances last month at DSA. Each contestant performed two pieces – one operatic and one spiritual from the 1800’s, the time period during which Margaret Garner lived.
The DSA student winners were:
Congratulations to all the students who competed and the winners!
Dr. Calloway shares a good time with students at the recent Ancestors Night Event.
The community, parents, and District staff took part in learning at the recent Rallying The Village Conference at Osborn High School. It was an opportunity to learn about African Centered Education in the Detroit Public Schools, and offered numerous workshops about African Centered teaching, school technology, staying connected with your teen, health, entrepreneurship, homework issues, African history, diversity plus hands on activities for children and adults and more.
Winners of the 2008-2009 Heroes Don't Quit Essay Competition enjoy a lucheon held in their honor at Sweet Georgia Brown Restaurant. Out of the 113 students who entered the contest, 29 winners were selected. Every DPS High School is represented with this year’s winners. While at the luncheon students received praise from General Superintendent Dr. Connie Calloway, Mr. Tarence Wheeler from the Derrick Coleman Foundation, and Mr. Henry McClendon, Director of Education with New Detroit, Inc. In addition to the special luncheon, the heroes will be paired with an adult mentor who will serve as a guide in their lives helping to ensure success.
The Detroit Public Schools District is home to some of the most active and well trained JROTC units in the state. Cadets from units at 23 DPS high schools will take an active part in the Veteran’s Day Ceremony to be held at the historic Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11, beginning promptly at noon. The ceremony honors the members of the 102nd United States Colored Infantry Troops and Native American soldiers who are buried together in the cemetery’s Civil War plot. Prior to that ceremony, cadets from the JROTC units at Cooley, Detroit International Academy, Kettering, Pershing, Southeastern and Southwestern high schools will march in the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8. Click here for more information and the parade route.
The Osborn Community, along with residents from the Metro Detroit area can experience a close-up encounter with the Hmong culture during a special event to be held at Fleming Elementary School on September 30.
For the second year in a row, Hartford Memorial Baptist Church is sponsoring the 'Rediscover Detroit Public Schools' community event that is structured to inform parents and the general public about the academic, enrichment and other learning opportunities in the Detroit Public Schools. Parents and the community will be able to meet teachers, counselors and principals and they can learn about advanced study opportunities in language arts, math, science and social studies. There will also be displays from many DPS schools that will detail their specific academic and other programs such as Career Tech Centers, ROTC, and robotics, chess and academic games competitions. In addition, parents will be able to enroll their children in a DPS school at the event and take home free giveaways of school supplies. The 'Rediscover Detroit Public Schools,' community information event will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church – 18700 James Couzens. For more information, call the Church on 313-861-1285.
Students, staff and friends of Bennett Elementary celebrated the reopening of their building located at 2111 Mullane in Southwest Detroit. The school has been closed since a fire in the building on December 26, 2007. The Bennett spirit has been kept alive and well by staff and students who were immediately moved to Boynton School for the remainder of the school year while repairs and renovations were made to the damaged building. Friday afternoon’s program was full of activities including large inflatable bouncers, face painting, balloons, dancers, a mariachi band and refreshments. There was a short program featuring District and local representatives.
The Citywide Baby Shower recently held at the Catherine Ferguson Academy, attracted many teen mothers, their friends and family to the school to find out how it can help the young mothers get back on the education highway. It was a productive day that also provided those in attendance with an enjoyabale afternoon.
The Westside Academy Alternative Education Panthers are understandably proud of adding a third championship to their school and the District’s records.
The trip to Laos and Thailand, the home of the Hmong culture, left Mr. Ronnie Sims, principal of Fleming Academy, with many memories of the beauty of the land and the people.
Members of Hartford Men United (“HMU”) from Hartford Memorial Baptist Church have vowed to reach deep into the community to help youngsters in schools. They put their commitment to work with a recent visit to Ella Fitzgerald, a K-8 Elementary School. It was the first such visit through their new "Ministry Of Presence" created to help increase the 'presence' of men in the schools and to be there when children need them. The HMU men want to show children that they are concerned and love them. Members of the group toured Fitzgerald, met the teachers and students and witnessed the many learning opportunities available to the children. The "Ministry of Presence" is the first school partnership project of the HMU which stands ready to do whatever needs to be done to establish positive relationships with young people in the schools.
The victory Pep Rally in the Riverside Ballroom in Cobo Hall was filled with wall to wall excitement, pride, and hundreds of parents, friends and everybody who just wanted to be near the unstoppable Martin Luther King Jr. High School Crusaders football team. They had earned the best title ever! The Crusaders are the first team to win a State Championship in Division II football for the school and for the Detroit Public Schools District! Along with the Championship, the team posted an undefeated season! It’s an accomplishment that is nearly impossible to top! At the Rally, accolades were almost non stop from friends, current and former Detroit Lions, city dignitaries and other VIPs. But the man of the hour was Crusaders’ Coach James Reynolds, the only DPS coach to lead a team to a State Championship in Division II football and who has been named the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Year-2007! The MLK Crusaders!! Making history!
Dr. Calloway communicates with the community
The first community forum co-sponsored by The Detroit Public Schools and The Michigan Chronicle was an unprecedented success. Dr. Connie Calloway and Bankole Thompson, Sr. Editor of the Chronicle addressed a packed house in the auditorium of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. The evening’s presentations included Dr. Calloway’s detailed explanation of the latest data analysis programs the District will use to pinpoint the exact academic assistance that any student needs to improve and achieve. After the event, it was clear that the evening went quite well as many District friends and supporters waited at the edge of the stage to greet the Superintendent.
Luncheon honors DPS heroes
Twenty-eight student winners of the recent DPS ‘Heroes Essay Competition,’ were treated to a ‘Heroes Don’t Quit’ recognition luncheon at Sweet Georgia Brown’s Restaurant hosted by Dr. Connie Calloway. The competition produced deeply moving, slice-of-life stories about youngsters and others, who have overcome incredible odds that would have stopped those made of lesser stuff. Tarence Wheeler and Derrick Coleman, former NBA stars were also on hand to bring something extra special to the afternoon and to remind those youngsters that they had what they really need to make it in life. They don’t give up!
DPS welcomes State Superintendent
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan recently paid a visit to two Detroit Public Schools. He spent time at the Detroit International Academy and Brenda Scott Middle School (photos taken at Brenda Scott). Supt. Flanagan, Dr. Connie Calloway and other DPS representatives were joined the tours of the schools and were treated to a luncheon catered by Golightly Career Technical Center culinary arts students. The visit seemed to leave a distinctly positive impression on Flanagan who made special note of the importance of the Detroit Public schools in the state education schema.
St. Regis event honors distinguished educators
The 58 Detroit Public School teachers who earned National Board Certification, the 11 individuals who have been honored with the Milken Family Foundation National Teacher Award, along with DPS Teachers Of The Year, have made the District proud. They represent the best and brightest teachers in the District and were recently paid tribute to at a mini gala at the St. Regis Hotel. Attaining National Board Certification is a true test of all the skills, knowledge and techniques a teacher has. It can take as long as 2 years to secure. The 11 Milken National Teacher Award recipients honored had been selected during the past few years. They won because of their exceptional work in the classroom, their creativity and numerous extraordinary skills and more that help them prepare students for the future. The guest speaker for that most uplifting evening was Mr. Dave Bing, former Piston great and the Chairman of the Bing Group.
