Dear Students/Parents,

I am Ms. Bartolomeo, 6th grade counselor for 2011-2012 school year. Email is kathy.bartolomeo@pgcps.org.

I, also, approve/disapprove Student Service Learning hours.

Keep in mind if you have any concerns call 301-805-2641, or 301-805-2706 or email me at kathy.bartolomeo@pgcps.org. Thank you, K. Bartolomeo     

Conferences with teachers/parents/student are available by calling 301-805-2706 or contact your child's counselor. 

All students benefit from using their agenda books daily.

Recommend that children be studying, practicing and/or reading 1 1/2 hours each night.

This is a minimum.

15 in each academic area, followed by 30 minutes of read. If child says they have no homework in 1 or more areas, have them read in that subject matter (newspaper, books) and/or log into www.studyisland.com, and www.aaamath where academic skills can be practiced and improved. 

Other sites that teacher use are www.bigideas.com and www.classzone.com.

Sleep - There are times when we see students very tired. They say the went to bed at 11 or 12 at night. Maybe even stayed up to watch TV in their bedroom or played late games late.

It is best to keep TVs out of bedrooms (and games) and Middle Schoolers need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. (http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/children-and-sleep and http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/children-and-sleep).

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Earn SSL hours also by attending and writing about your experience at this event:

 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 5/7/12 - T Training   I.T. training for 18-24 year olds who live in the San Francisco Bay area, DC, MD,VA, Boston, Chicago, Rhode Island, New York City and Atlanta.
If you know anyone with a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24 years old and have an interest in I.T.  refer them to the site listed below to learn more about this free program. The program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. They provide students with a stipend and a six month internship with companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL, to name a few. The website is www.yearup.org .

Year Up is a one year intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24 with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, and educational stipend, and a corporate apprenticeship. The success of their graduates enables them to move on to full time employment and higher education. Year Up is about providing opportunities for urban young adults to demonstrate their true potential.  

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Prince George's Music Camp - Registration is due May 15. Kenmoor Middle School - June 11, 12, 14, 18 and 19, 7:00 till 8:30 pm. Concert for parents will Thursday, June 21 at Northwestern High School. $25 includes t-shirt, method book. See our awesome band teacher, Mrs. Morrison, for forms. Also you can contact rodeffer@pgcps.org.

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A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor.  You can find stores with optical departments at www.target.com

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Bowie Chess Club - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6 pm, beginning Nov.1 at the Bowie Library. Learn to play and improve your game! Bring your own set and clock. All ages welcomed. 301-262-7000.                                                                                                        

 Bullying - Link for list of Middle School appropriate books where characters grapple with different topics - empathy, thinking of others, prejudice/racial stereotyping, friendship, and/or peer pressure. http://www.cfchildren.org/support/recommended-books-pre-k/books-grades-6-8/. Please check them out.

Also, http://www.learningpeace.com/ - all topics will interest Parents (bullying, kindness, anger, conflicts, hope and healing, etc. Naomi Drew's site.

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- A site for Technology safety is http://www.guardingkids.com/.

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 For Healthy Children site

http://www.apa.org/topics/children/healthy-eating.aspx

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 - Dealing with Divorce with parents and their students, and Grief and Loss...It's Not Just Death with parents and students- call 301-675-7861 for costs, ages and location in Bowie.

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INSPIRE is part of NASA's education strategy to attract and retain
     students in the STEM disciplines critical to NASA's missions. For
     information about INSPIRE, visit:

     http://www.nasa.gov/education/INSPIRE
    To apply for the program, visit:

     https://inspire.okstate.edu/index.cfm?liftoff=login.LoginForm

     For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

     http://www.nasa.gov/education

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TUTORING - 4th Grade to 12th Grade and Up! - Group or individual - Biology, Science, Math,  all areas in algebra - Bowie, Upper Marlboro, and Largo Libraries. Re/LA and S.S. tutoring provided in in other locations.  Contact Kristine at kristio223@gmail.com. 

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 TUTORING -Math/Geometry/Algebra/Reading -  Ms. Chamberlain is a tutor you can reached at 240-463-5376, or eachamberlain@verizon.net.Individual and group tutoring available.

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Need Math practice  - go to www.aaamath.com or www.studyisland.com, or www.purplemath.com.  

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New - Individual Math Tutoring in Bowie from a certified teacher- All areas of math- 301-390-8110, or email reavestutoring@gmail.com.  

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- More Math tutoring - ALLSTARS ACADEMY, INC
1400 Mercantile Lane, Suite 248
Largo, Maryland 20774
(240) 838 - 3322 (Office) Preps for SATs, PSATs, after school help.

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 - More Math help - Math Homework Hotline - 301-772-0080, Monday and Wednesday afternoons, 5-6:00 pm for Middle Schools. Have a question you'd like answered? Email our teacher talent at cou@pgcpa.org and your question could be selected to be answered on our Email Corner where students provide on camera answers for you - Comcast Ch.96, Verizon Ch. 38.

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Boys and encouraging them to read - visit www.talestoldtall.com for lots of great booktitles.

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 Drinking and Smoking: New report - visit http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510284

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Visit the ICAD Gallery & Art Studio at Historic Savage Mill.

Go to  www.icadev.org for more information and directions to the Gallery 

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PARENTING

Got a question on parenting? Check out:

www.connectwithkids.com

www.parentsjournal.com (podcasts available) Wonderful programs each week.

www.theantidrug.com 

www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

Counseling (Family/Individual) - check out Bowie Youth and Family Counseling (located at Bowie Hall). 301-809-3033, 301-262-6200, ext. 3033. They are also offering classes in ADHD Education, Active Parenting, Motivation, Tools for ADHD/ADD Parents, Self-Care for Moms, Staying Connected with Your Teens, Girls Group, Social Skills, Separation and Divorce.

ALSO - Community Counseling and Mentoring Services- 301-583-0001, 1400 Mercantile Ln., Suite 232, Largo.20774.