**新活动机会+免费家庭活动**

=本周更新= =Opportunities, Grants, Free Events & Parent District-Related Meetings=

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**免费眼镜佩戴** 针对对象:十二岁以下儿童 Target现在在做促销活动. 活动将在4月29日结束.他们需要携带医生诊断卡,TARGET有40种不同款式, //Submitted by Virginia D. Smith.// (Tellis 4/7)

免费讲座 4月30日 **Educational Well Being of African American Boys**
 * University of Pennsylvania, College Hall Room 200**. This is a lecture providing information on what promises to be a very important and valuable lecture/presentation of some urgency to all who minister to African American boys and youth. Please add this to your schedule. For more information click [|Frantuzzo43009.jpeg] //Submitted by Sulaiman Wood//. (Tellis 4/7)

May 28, 2009, 9 am - noon & 1 - 3 pm at Temple University's Kiva Auditorium**. Complete registration form and return to Terri Weber by fax @ 215-204-3663, email ;webert@temple.edu or mailing to Institute on Disabilities at Temple University 1601 N. Broad Street USB 610 Philadelphia, PA 19122. Pleases hurry, the registration deadline is May 18, 2009. For registration form click [|HINSBURGER Registration](Tellis 4/7/09)
 * Understanding The Bridge Between Sexuality and The Criminal Justice System

The regularly scheduled April 8, 2009 School Reform Comission meeting has been **Cancelled.** Instead, everyone is invited to the School Reform Commission's Oath of Office Ceremony for Robert L. Archie, Jr., Esquire and Johnny Irizarry on **Wednesday, April 8th at 1 p.m. in the Auditorium of 440 North Broad Street.** [|Adv._SRc_April_Meetings_09.pdf]
 * School Reform Commission Meeting**
 * COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP NEEDS YOUR HELP COME JOIN US**
 * Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 6pm – 8pm.** Mama Gail’s CommUNITY EDUCATION NETWORK Is hosting a WEEKLY COMMUNITY FORUM and YOU, YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS are INVITED CHILDREN are WELCOME!!! at BEREAN INSTITUTE 19th & Girard Avenue 215-763-4833. EDUCATION in PHILADELPHIA, PUBLIC & CHARTER SCHOOLS. 215-476-1278.


 * Mayor Michael Nutter to Address Budget**
 * Thursday, April 9, 2009, at 6 p.m., at Temple University's Anderson Hall, Rm. 17, 1114 W. Berks St.** State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen, State Representatives Jewell Williams and Tony Payton, Jr., invite the community to a meeting with Mayor Nutter. The meeting topic will be on how the current economic crisis affects the city's budget. Mayor Nutter will explain the city’s response to the crisis, changes to the budget and listen to any concerns citizens may have. (mnguyen 4/3)


 * Philadelphia Home and School Council (****General Membership Meeting)**
 * Tuesday, April 14,** 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Room 1075. 440 North Broad Street. **All Parents and Caregivers are welcome**. For more information call 215-400-4080. (rlentz 2/09)


 * Autism Sharing and Parenting**
 * Wednesday, April 15, 2009 6:15pm-8pm.** This workshop will present information that can help you and your family make it through the day. Gain ideas that you can adapt for life in and out of your house. Located at 8th & Market, 7th floor. Light meal and childcare provided. To RSVP call 215-413-7106. For more information Email: NASYA06@MSN.COM And check out more info [|HERE]

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 1pm TLC TOO 5700 N 11th Street, Phila, Pa 19141 or at 6pm Elwyn Seedlings Center 3300 Henry Ave, Phila , Pa 19144.** Did you know that your child's Early Intervention Services will change when they turn 3? Do you know what will happen next? Now is the time to Plan! You are invited to a Transition planning session for your child with a panel of professionals who will discuss how your child will transition from Early Intervention. At this session, you will have a chance to ask questions and find out about the resources available when your child turns 3. There will be two sessions (a day and an evening session ) at 2 locations in Philadelphia. For directions or for more information, you may call 215-731-2464.
 * Transition Planning Session


 * Autism Awareness Night with the Phillies**
 * Saturday, April 18, 2009 3pm-6pm** At Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park Join ASP members and families for a festive and fun day at the Lakes! ASP provides paper goods, condiments, the grill and other necessities. You Bring your favorite covered dish or food for the grill! For exact location at the park, and to rsvp: 215-413-7106, OR NASYA06@MSN.COM Click [|HERE] for more event details. Submitted byCathy Roccia-Meier (tjones 4/2/2009)

//**Title I PAC (**//**Meeting//)**
 * Monday, April 20,** 5:30pm at 440 North Broad Street. Normally meets on the 3rd Monday of every month.


 * A Philadelphia Community Cinema Screening**
 * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm** Crips and Bloods: Made In America, Film and Panel, at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, 19104 FREE Event, Open to the Public. RSVP to Guarantee Seats in advance. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE or call 215-351-0511 Discussion and Q&A immediately follows the film with: Darryl Coates, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Anti-Drug Anti-Violence Network; Everett Gillison, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety; Dorothy Speight-Johnson, Executive Director of Mothers In Charge; and Jack Stollsteimer, PA Safe Schools Advocate. Moderated by Cliff Akiyama, Lecturer in the Division of Family and Community Health-- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing


 * Task Force Alert: Title I NCLB School Choice Options**
 * Thursday, April 23, 2009: Deadline to submit a transfer request** . If your school did not make AYP last year, the School District of Philadelphia, under NCLB (No Child Left Behind), should send home a packet explaining this procedure. It is approximately 10-12 pages long. For more information click [|Schoolchoice042309]


 * Walk For Life 7**
 * Sunday, April 26, 2009,** You Could Be Next Rally -- We are Mothers United Through Tragedy Inc., - Mothers, Fathers, Grandmothers & Family Members who's children and loved ones were Victims of Homicide. If you have lost a loved one due to violence on the streets of Philadelphia, or were a victim of violence please join us, become your loved ones voice. Rally Time: 2:30pm  Walk begins 3:15 pm Broad & Spring Garden Street to City Hall

=**General Opportunities**=


 * New Reports: College Access in Philadelphia -** The following link will provide information about current events concerning college access, [] (Posted during October, information provided by PHENND.)

Deadline: April 17, 2009.** The University of Pennsylvania is accepting application for the Summer Mentorship Program at Penn for School District of Philadelphia public and charter high school students. This summer opportunity for students who are currently enrolled in 10th or 11th grade to learn about college and about careers in six fields: Dental Medicine, Engineering/Internet Technology, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine. Students spend 4 weeks attending a program on Penn's campus and earn a stipend for the successful completion of the program. Students must be currently enrolled in a Philadelphia public or charter school. For a copy of the application please visit the website at []
 * University of Pennslyvania 2009 Summer Mentor Program

A program of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, co-managed by Nu Sigma Youth Services and the Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network and part of the Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia, the Keep Kids Safe Camp is a FREE opportunity for 150 youth from Philadelphia (ages 9-13) to have a traditional camp experience. If you have any questions, please call Brandon @ (215) 851-1755. [|Keep Kids Safe Summer Camp Application]
 * Keep Kids Safe 2009 Summer Camp**

Deadline: June 1, 2009**, PTO Today 's Parent Group of the Year Contest is an opportunity to showcase hard work while giving schools the chance to win cash and prizes. Maximum Award: $5,000 ; plus a free DIRECTV system for the school, installed in up to eight rooms; a 27-inch television; and a DIRECTV system to use as a fundraiser (for example, as an auction item). Eligibility: all parent groups. For more information click [|here].
 * PTO Today : Parent Group of the Year