STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING INFORMATION
email me at kathy.bartolomeo@pgcps.org.

Click here to go to Student Service learning site - http://www1.pgcps.org/ssl/index.aspx?id=16510, you can download the approval and verification forms here. Keep reading below for more information as well.

Student Service Learning Hours (SSL hours) Information - 6th graders can earn as many SSL hours as they choose.

Before you submit a verification form to guidance make a copy for you records. Schoolmax will only state "met" or "unmet"  for Service Learning hours. By keeping your copies at home, you can track how many you have completed. 24 is the magic number but many students do much more as it is an impressive addition on applications for jobs or colleges.

As the year progresses, Ms. McDonough and I place the hours on SchoolMax for your child. During busy times, keep in mind it may not be done during the month the Hours were performed or given to us.

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Student Service Learning hours -Directions**Email me if anyone needs Summer Service Learning Sites. Also, Student Service Learning (SSL) information is found at http://www1.pgcps.org/ssl/index.aspx?id=16520. Put in search window "student service learning".  Forms available here and Volunteer Sites are seen by clicking student or parent.

More SSL approved sites - go to www.1800volunteer.org.
For those locations not approved see me. Keep in mind SSL is for activities that help others, animals, or the environment. A student is to learn about themselves and others from their experience. Do not complete an activity that is not approved until you get our approval as it may not count.
Read over the "Best Practices".
Download SSL verification and approval forms, available on the website, also are in the guidance office. Remember, you must get approval first if the activity is not on the approval list.

6th, 7th, and 8th graders need 24 SSL hours to graduate from high school. It's best to complete by the end of 9th grade as many students are so busy in high school.

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http://www.anacostiaws.org/calendar - Help clean the Anacostia Area - follow their calendar for events.

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Want to help disabled or elderly county residents who are in need of  assistance with snow removal, raking leaves, or other yard work? Please contact Mr. Caldwell at vcaldwell@co.pg.md.us or Ms. Scherger at kkScherger@co.pg.md.us.
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New as of May 16 - Spread the Word, Mark your calendars and join us this Saturday, May 19 for the 6thAnnual Health Expo, 12 pm to 4 pm in Downtown, Silver Spring at Fenton and Ellsworth.

 

Comeout and enjoy 30 minutes of Zumba, try your hand or should I say “FEET” at double-dutch,vintage fashion show and MUCH MUCH more! There will be activities, prizes, and FREE FOOD.

 

 

Hope to see you Saturday, May 19 at 12 pm.

 

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Yvette Butler, MD

Exective Director

GapBuster Learning Center, Inc
O - 301-779-GBLC (4252)
F - 301-779-4253
Email: ybutler@gapbuster.org

Website: www.gapbuster.org

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NEW as of 4/12/12
Sport4All is offering community service hours to students to assist with sport practices.
There are indoor skill building practices for ages 3 to 6 years of age at the Bowie City Gym on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. for the next 8 weeks.
Outdoor practices for ages 3 to 9 at the nearby Acorn Park next to the Bowie Community Center on Wed. evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:15 to noon.
Call 301-262-5050 or get a flyer in guidance office. John Dutrow, john.dutrow@verizon.net.

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Earn SSL hours by attending event and writing about the experience:

 A Synthesis of Artistic Thoughts:  Multicultural Expressions

A Cultural Arts Exhibition at the

Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute & Cultural Center

847 North Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

June 7-30, 2012

Opening Reception:  June 7, 6PM to 9PM

Visual Artists

Camellia Blackwell, Van Mai, Matt Fenton, Nathaniel Gibbs, Lanre Buraimoh, Tim Handy, Luis Peralta, Jerry Prettyman, Leah Taylor, Karen Gray, Dallin Smith, Kinya Kionoozi,Baba Harry Livingston,      Tommy Roberts, Eljay McBride,

Poetry

Mike Shellington & "A Box Of Chocolates Ensemble"

Music 

Timmy Han, Eubie Blake Center Affiliated Musicians

Gallery Lecture, Sat., June 16, 12PM to 1:30 PM

“Collecting, Protecting, & Preserving Fine Art “

by Dr. Camellia A. Blackwell, Fine Artist/Conservator

For additional information contact the Eubie Blake Center at www.eubieblake.org (410) 225.3130 or www.icadev.org, 410-730-6008

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NEW 4/25/12 - Earn Student Service Hours - Washington DC Walk Now for Autism Speaks ****************************************************************************************************

SHARE - gathering and distributing food for the needy is an approved activity. Just complete the verification form and submit.

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SSL hours - Work with the Patuxent River 4-H Center, animal sciences, agriculture, gain skills needed in adulthood, environmental science, natural resources, plant sciences, personal development and more - located at 18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro, Md. 20774.

University of Maryland Extension

Prince George’s County, 4-H Youth Development Program

6707 Groveton Drive

Clinton, MD 20735

301-868-9636-Office

301-599-5714-Fax
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SSL hours - P.G.C. Police Athletic League (PAL), free co-ed athletic league (flag football, softball, basketball, cheerleading, dance) for youth, provides mentoring, tutoring and board games for ages 11-18. Tuesdays, 6-8 pm. 301-909-7126.
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SSL hours - P.G.C. Police Dept.'s Law Enforcement Explorer's Program - Must be 14-20 years old, be in school, have good moral character, maintain a "C" average, attend weekly meetings, volunteer with Explorer's functions. District II - 301- SW Crain Hwy, Bowie, Md. 20772, 301-390-2100.
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Earn SSL hours at Hidden Haven Farm Equine (horses) Sanctuary and Education Center, Inc.
6407 Hillmeade Rd.
Bowie, Md. 20720
Equestrian Rescue and Sanctuary - call Tara Guevara - 301-674-3155
or Barbara Wahle - 301-613-6390.
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Earn SSL hours - www.marylandsierraclub.org has opportunities for learning service hours. Click "invasive species corner" and find many place throughout Maryland to help combat this huge problem.

Student Service Learning opportunities at www.potomac.org (help with environment), www.maryland.sierraclub.org/action/p0005.asp (help remove invasive plants).

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SSL hours - www.pets-inc.org - provide horseback riding and horsemanship to residents of P.G.C. with disabilities - (equestrian therapy). they need Volunteers. Operates from April through early September. Training will be provided. Email: petsincinfo@prodigy.net, or call 301-627-4308.

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Earn SSL hours - Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center - Mrs. Elyse Hurley, Principal, Chapel Forge ECC - summer volunteer opportunities for students starting in 6th grade to assist teachers in classrooms working with young students (2 - 4 year olds).  Applicants may put their name on a list with the school starting in May, (301) 805-2740; time commitment varies.  The Chapel Forge ECC community occasionally has the need for volunteer babysitters during evening events at the school as well.

Call them and see if you are interested.

12711 Milan Way
Bowie,  MD 20715
Tel:301-805-2740

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Earn SSL hours - Students who help disabled or the elderly (not family) with leaf raking, shoveling snow and/or mowing, weeding without pay can earn Student Service Learning Hours. P.S. No pay should be given to the volunteer or else it does not count as SSL.

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Earn SSL hours - like dogs?   12 to 17 year old are able to be participate in training hearing, service, and therapy dogs. Be a junior volunteer. Check out their website or call 301-490-4005.  www.fidosforfreedom.org

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Student Service Learning: http://counselingvideos.blogspot.com/2010/05/youtube-star-fish-story-making.html
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