Hey everyone, the standing committee over the Education Sub-Committee has been revived. Read an announcment from the new chair of the Community Services Committee, Enrique Fernandez, below.
The first meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 4th, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Mar Vista Gardens Recreation Center. I'd love for Education Sub-Committee members to attend in order to: a) make sure our sub-committee gets to continue as is and b) to push for the DRNC to sponsor our next educational forum tentatively slated for early December.
See you Wednesday.
Message from Enrique Fernandez:
Dear Board Members and DRNC Stakeholders,
I want to thank you all for your support and commitment, and specifically for volunteering to become standing members of the Community Service Committee.
I believe this committee is going to make a lasting impact in the Del Rey neighborhood as we seek to meet a wide range of the community's needs.
We are beginning an ambitious journey to make DRNC a role model to all the other Neighborhood Councils.
The Standing Committee:
Enrique Fernandez, Chair
Mark Redick
Theresa K. Luo
Marlene Savage
Michael H. Stafford
Eric DeSobe
Will Nicholas
Brett Flater
Phillis Dudick
Robert Dunn
Please also note that our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., at Mar Vista Gardens Recreation Center.
Respectfully,
Enrique Fernandez, Chair
Community Service Committee
Del Rey Neighborhood Council
Area G, Director
City of Los Angeles
enrique.fernandez@delreync.org
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Marina Del Rey Middle School's Green Day
GREEN DAY FUN-RAISER!
VISIT OUR “ECO” FRIENDLY VENDORS!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
8AM – 2PM
12500 BRADDOCK DRIVE
LA, CA 90066
O:310.578.2700
F:310.821.3248
www.marinadelreyms.org
VISIT OUR “ECO” FRIENDLY VENDORS!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
8AM – 2PM
12500 BRADDOCK DRIVE
LA, CA 90066
O:310.578.2700
F:310.821.3248
www.marinadelreyms.org
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Minutes for 10.14.09 Education Sub-Committee Meeting
Highlights:
Beginning Educational Forum Series (motion possible). Note: Actions contingent upon approval of sponsorship from DRNC Community Services Committee and DRNC Board of Directors.
*Group decided to ask Stoner Elementary if the auditorium is available on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Back up date is the night before.
** Group decided to pursue school supply give-away. There was discussion around if the DRNC can purchase these items or must money got to a Booster Club or other 501(c)3? Mr. DeSobe got clarification from Mr. Flater, DRNC Treasurer, who said that as long as DRNC placed stickers or some other obvious outreach attempt then DRNC could purchase items to give away. Motion will sent to Community Services asking for up to $250 to purchase these supplies. Other sponsorship opportunities include Teach For America or Stoner's organizations. Group noted that a possible benefit of the event could be the creation of a legitimate, high-functioning Stoner Elem. Booster Club.
***Panelists, topic for evening, and kid performers were discussed. Possible title/theme for event: "Can We Co-exist: Traditional and charter schools as neighbors." Group thought 2 traditional school panelists and 2 charter school panelists would be ideal. Potential keynote-like dignitaries included Michelle King, LAUSD; Superintendent Ray Cortines; Mayor's Partnership CEO Marshall Tuck.
****Other business included Del Rey Day publicity (Oct. 18th!); Marina Del Rey Middle School Green Day Event (Oct. 24th!).
Beginning Educational Forum Series (motion possible). Note: Actions contingent upon approval of sponsorship from DRNC Community Services Committee and DRNC Board of Directors.
*Group decided to ask Stoner Elementary if the auditorium is available on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Back up date is the night before.
** Group decided to pursue school supply give-away. There was discussion around if the DRNC can purchase these items or must money got to a Booster Club or other 501(c)3? Mr. DeSobe got clarification from Mr. Flater, DRNC Treasurer, who said that as long as DRNC placed stickers or some other obvious outreach attempt then DRNC could purchase items to give away. Motion will sent to Community Services asking for up to $250 to purchase these supplies. Other sponsorship opportunities include Teach For America or Stoner's organizations. Group noted that a possible benefit of the event could be the creation of a legitimate, high-functioning Stoner Elem. Booster Club.
***Panelists, topic for evening, and kid performers were discussed. Possible title/theme for event: "Can We Co-exist: Traditional and charter schools as neighbors." Group thought 2 traditional school panelists and 2 charter school panelists would be ideal. Potential keynote-like dignitaries included Michelle King, LAUSD; Superintendent Ray Cortines; Mayor's Partnership CEO Marshall Tuck.
****Other business included Del Rey Day publicity (Oct. 18th!); Marina Del Rey Middle School Green Day Event (Oct. 24th!).
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Agenda for Education Sub-Committee Meeting on 10/14/09
Agenda
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approve past meeting minutes
3. Welcome and Introductions (3 min)
4. Reading of Mission Statement (1 min)
5. Beginning Educational Forum Series (motion possible)
• Questions to consider:
o Holding event at Stoner Elementary in early December
o Some type of donation/give-away for holiday season (not to conflict with Police Department’s winter wonderland)
o Panelists, topic for evening, and kid performers
6. Discussion regarding outreach sponsorships to spend remaining funds allocated to four traditional public schools (motion possible)
7. Discussion regarding ways to coordinate more communication between elementary, middle, and high schools.
8. Announcing DRNC sponsored events: Del Rey Day
VIII. Public Comment
9. Adjournment (no later than 8:30 p.m.)
The DRNC Education Committee aspires to raise awareness of and connect community members to our neighborhood schools. The Education Committee will commit its resources, time, and energy to promote excellence in our schools.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approve past meeting minutes
3. Welcome and Introductions (3 min)
4. Reading of Mission Statement (1 min)
5. Beginning Educational Forum Series (motion possible)
• Questions to consider:
o Holding event at Stoner Elementary in early December
o Some type of donation/give-away for holiday season (not to conflict with Police Department’s winter wonderland)
o Panelists, topic for evening, and kid performers
6. Discussion regarding outreach sponsorships to spend remaining funds allocated to four traditional public schools (motion possible)
7. Discussion regarding ways to coordinate more communication between elementary, middle, and high schools.
8. Announcing DRNC sponsored events: Del Rey Day
VIII. Public Comment
9. Adjournment (no later than 8:30 p.m.)
The DRNC Education Committee aspires to raise awareness of and connect community members to our neighborhood schools. The Education Committee will commit its resources, time, and energy to promote excellence in our schools.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
DRNC Education Subcommittee on Twitter!
Follow all the committee's news, future meetings, and events here.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Plant a Tree at Short Elementary this Saturday
Saturday October 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Short Avenue Elementary School
Get Involved, Change the World, Have fun!
Short Avenue Elementary's Tree Care and Beautification Day
Families welcome! We'll be planting 40 new trees for the kindergarten and also building a tool shed, working on garden boxes, and weeding, mulching, etc! Bring a shovel, some gloves, and join us. We welcome all community members!
Get Involved, Change the World, Have fun!
Short Avenue Elementary's Tree Care and Beautification Day
Families welcome! We'll be planting 40 new trees for the kindergarten and also building a tool shed, working on garden boxes, and weeding, mulching, etc! Bring a shovel, some gloves, and join us. We welcome all community members!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Read more about Steve Zimmer
Want to know more about LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer -- the featured speaker at next week's Educational Forum sponsored by Marina Del Rey Middle School Booster Club and Teach For America? Click here.
Educational Forum Sponsored by Marina Del Rey Booster Club Press Release
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2009
“Stay or Go: Can Recent Reforms Save Neighborhood Schools?”
Featuring LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 7:15 pm – 8:30 PM
Los Angeles, Calif. – The Marina Del Rey Booster Club and Teach For America are proud to announce an evening of educational dialogue featuring Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Member Steve Zimmer. Focusing on the recent school choice resolution passed by the Board, Mr. Zimmer, and several other key educational voices, will discuss how these reforms impact neighborhood schools in Del Rey, Venice, Westchester, Mar Vista and other westside communities. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Marina Del Rey Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet at 12500 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles 90066.
The event will begin with comments from Councilman Bill Rosendahl before Mr. Zimmer delivers an address on his vision for neighborhood schools. A veteran classroom teacher for 18 years, Mr. Zimmer, who won election to the Board in January 2009, will then join the evening’s moderator, Eric DeSobe, a former teacher in Compton and current chair of the Del Rey Neighborhood Council Education Sub-Committee, for a discussion on how local schools are handling budget cuts, charter schools, and state testing. Questions welcomed from the audience during this time.
Following Mr. Zimmer’s comments and answers, Mr. DeSobe will moderate a panel discussion with Tommy Chang, principal of Green Dot Animo Venice High School, Tory Toyama, veteran teacher at Venice High School, and Elizabeth Campos Layne, Playa Del Rey Elementary Booster Club President, mother, and homeowner, on the future of neighborhood schools. Questions from the audience welcomed during this time.
“Educational issues affect all aspects of a community,” said Eric DeSobe.. “I am looking forward to engaging so many different perspectives on the possible solutions to the ever increasing challenges facing neighborhood schools.”
The Los Angeles Board of Education authorized a school-control plan in August; it applies to low-achieving existing schools and to 51 new campuses set to open over the next four years in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The nation's second-largest school system will invite bidders from inside and outside the district to run low-performing and new schools next year through a proposal process that is still being developed.
The event is free and open to anyone interested. For more information about the event, call (310) 936-4905.
The Marina Del Rey Booster Club represents students and families through fundraisers, event planning, and financial support. The Booster Club meets monthly and welcomes all Marina Del Rey Middle School parents. Teach For America is an independent nonprofit organization that works to close the educational achievement gap in urban and rural public schools. For more information, go to www.teachforamerica.org.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2009
“Stay or Go: Can Recent Reforms Save Neighborhood Schools?”
Featuring LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 7:15 pm – 8:30 PM
Los Angeles, Calif. – The Marina Del Rey Booster Club and Teach For America are proud to announce an evening of educational dialogue featuring Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Member Steve Zimmer. Focusing on the recent school choice resolution passed by the Board, Mr. Zimmer, and several other key educational voices, will discuss how these reforms impact neighborhood schools in Del Rey, Venice, Westchester, Mar Vista and other westside communities. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Marina Del Rey Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet at 12500 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles 90066.
The event will begin with comments from Councilman Bill Rosendahl before Mr. Zimmer delivers an address on his vision for neighborhood schools. A veteran classroom teacher for 18 years, Mr. Zimmer, who won election to the Board in January 2009, will then join the evening’s moderator, Eric DeSobe, a former teacher in Compton and current chair of the Del Rey Neighborhood Council Education Sub-Committee, for a discussion on how local schools are handling budget cuts, charter schools, and state testing. Questions welcomed from the audience during this time.
Following Mr. Zimmer’s comments and answers, Mr. DeSobe will moderate a panel discussion with Tommy Chang, principal of Green Dot Animo Venice High School, Tory Toyama, veteran teacher at Venice High School, and Elizabeth Campos Layne, Playa Del Rey Elementary Booster Club President, mother, and homeowner, on the future of neighborhood schools. Questions from the audience welcomed during this time.
“Educational issues affect all aspects of a community,” said Eric DeSobe.. “I am looking forward to engaging so many different perspectives on the possible solutions to the ever increasing challenges facing neighborhood schools.”
The Los Angeles Board of Education authorized a school-control plan in August; it applies to low-achieving existing schools and to 51 new campuses set to open over the next four years in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The nation's second-largest school system will invite bidders from inside and outside the district to run low-performing and new schools next year through a proposal process that is still being developed.
The event is free and open to anyone interested. For more information about the event, call (310) 936-4905.
The Marina Del Rey Booster Club represents students and families through fundraisers, event planning, and financial support. The Booster Club meets monthly and welcomes all Marina Del Rey Middle School parents. Teach For America is an independent nonprofit organization that works to close the educational achievement gap in urban and rural public schools. For more information, go to www.teachforamerica.org.
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