Beyond the Bell offers a free summer program at Short Ave. Elementary from Aug. 3 - Aug. 28 from noon to 6:00 p.m.
To participate in fun learning activities, arts and crafts, and athletic games contact the Beyond the Bell office at 310-478-2093.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Committee Update
Due to summer obligations the Education Committee will not meet this month. We will continue to work on various projects until our next meeting in August. Stay tuned.
-Eric DeSobe
Education Committee
-Eric DeSobe
Education Committee
Friday, June 12, 2009
Minutes from 6.10.09 Education Committee Meeting
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call (7:34 p.m.)
Present: Eric DeSobe, Brett Flater, Mike Stafford, Enrique Fernandez, Joe Atkinson (Playa Vista Library Branch Manager, jatkins@lapl.org; www.lapl.org), Will Nicholas, Francine Edwards
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. School reporter position: Gathering of school accomplishments to present at full board meeting – MDRMS: raised $1,500, partnered with Panda Express for extra, culmination Thursday, June 18th @ 1:30 p.m. (courtesy of Francine Edwards); Brradock Elementary – Enrique will ask around
V. Discussion of sponsoring library cards for each Del Rey student (motion possible) – third party gurantee idea not feasible, but advertising the library cards in the newsletter and other avenues would be helpful. Also would be helpful to have DNRC’s help to get into schools. No motion at this time
VI. Discussion of sponsoring mobile libraries for Mar Vista Gardens (motion possible) – Not a book mobile with the LAPL system, but there is one for the county library. County libraries are Culver and Marina Del Rey. There are other traveling/mobile shows like: LA Zoo, firefighters, wild animal reserve on Jefferson has a traveling circus, ASPCA has a petting circus. Non-profit, Friends of the Playa Vista Library, has a book sale on the 19th and 20th. Items not sold have in the past been donated. Could Mar Vista Family Center house a library, set of encyclopedia? Children’s books in English, could add Spanish for parents and family community
Next steps for this idea: Set up meeting with Enrique, Phyllis Dudick, and Joe Atkinson to figure out needs and process to get books in. Can meet at library to do that meeting. Who to reach and how to reach them? Survey to figure out needs?
VII. Review dates of upcoming culmination ceremonies that committee members may attend and/or speak at – will go over dates over email
VIII. Other – Electronic marquees at schools like Braddock to publicize school and DRNC events. Braddock or Stoner Elementary best bet and worth looking into again. What about direct mailer in addition to news magazine?
IX. Adjournment – Motion: Brett Flater, seconded: Will Nicholas (8:23 p.m.)
I. Call to Order and Roll Call (7:34 p.m.)
Present: Eric DeSobe, Brett Flater, Mike Stafford, Enrique Fernandez, Joe Atkinson (Playa Vista Library Branch Manager, jatkins@lapl.org; www.lapl.org), Will Nicholas, Francine Edwards
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. School reporter position: Gathering of school accomplishments to present at full board meeting – MDRMS: raised $1,500, partnered with Panda Express for extra, culmination Thursday, June 18th @ 1:30 p.m. (courtesy of Francine Edwards); Brradock Elementary – Enrique will ask around
V. Discussion of sponsoring library cards for each Del Rey student (motion possible) – third party gurantee idea not feasible, but advertising the library cards in the newsletter and other avenues would be helpful. Also would be helpful to have DNRC’s help to get into schools. No motion at this time
VI. Discussion of sponsoring mobile libraries for Mar Vista Gardens (motion possible) – Not a book mobile with the LAPL system, but there is one for the county library. County libraries are Culver and Marina Del Rey. There are other traveling/mobile shows like: LA Zoo, firefighters, wild animal reserve on Jefferson has a traveling circus, ASPCA has a petting circus. Non-profit, Friends of the Playa Vista Library, has a book sale on the 19th and 20th. Items not sold have in the past been donated. Could Mar Vista Family Center house a library, set of encyclopedia? Children’s books in English, could add Spanish for parents and family community
Next steps for this idea: Set up meeting with Enrique, Phyllis Dudick, and Joe Atkinson to figure out needs and process to get books in. Can meet at library to do that meeting. Who to reach and how to reach them? Survey to figure out needs?
VII. Review dates of upcoming culmination ceremonies that committee members may attend and/or speak at – will go over dates over email
VIII. Other – Electronic marquees at schools like Braddock to publicize school and DRNC events. Braddock or Stoner Elementary best bet and worth looking into again. What about direct mailer in addition to news magazine?
IX. Adjournment – Motion: Brett Flater, seconded: Will Nicholas (8:23 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Education Committee meeting, Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Another month, another great meeting. I hope to see everyone Wednesday, June 10 from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Mar Vista Family Center.
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. School reporter position: Gathering of school accomplishments to present at full board meeting
V. Discussion of sponsoring library cards for each Del Rey student (motion possible)
VI. Discussion of sponsoring mobile libraries for Mar Vista Gardens (motion possible)
VII. Review dates of upcoming culmination ceremonies that committee members may attend and/or speak at
VIII. Adjournment
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. School reporter position: Gathering of school accomplishments to present at full board meeting
V. Discussion of sponsoring library cards for each Del Rey student (motion possible)
VI. Discussion of sponsoring mobile libraries for Mar Vista Gardens (motion possible)
VII. Review dates of upcoming culmination ceremonies that committee members may attend and/or speak at
VIII. Adjournment
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Upcoming performance at Marina Del Rey Middle School
MDR presents...
Spring Dance Performance on Friday and Saturday, June 5 & 6th at 7 pm.
12500 Braddock Drive Los Angeles,CA 90066
Theme this year "Rhythm Nation"!
Come early as 350 students are featured and the house only holds 450 seats full of proud parents and family! Don't miss these talented middle school students...
Spring Dance Performance on Friday and Saturday, June 5 & 6th at 7 pm.
12500 Braddock Drive Los Angeles,CA 90066
Theme this year "Rhythm Nation"!
Come early as 350 students are featured and the house only holds 450 seats full of proud parents and family! Don't miss these talented middle school students...
Friday, May 15, 2009
Congrats to Marina Del Rey Middle School
Last night the DNRC Board of Directors approved $4,500 in funds for Marina Del Rey Middle School. The money allows the P.E. department to buy new tumbling mats and variety of important after school clubs to purchase key materials. In addition, the DRNC will receive a banner announcing the educational partnership on a prominent wall of the school and sponsorship announcements in event programs and on athletic uniforms.
A healthy partnership for sure.
Thanks to all who worked tirelessly on the grant proposal. Anything that improves our neighborhood schools improves our neighborhood!
-Eric
A healthy partnership for sure.
Thanks to all who worked tirelessly on the grant proposal. Anything that improves our neighborhood schools improves our neighborhood!
-Eric
Friday, May 8, 2009
Education Committee meeting, Wednesday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
Hey everyone, look forward to seeing you at next week's meeting. Lots to discuss, especially in light of the new budget we drafted and possible cuts coming down from the city.
8-9 p.m. at Mar Vista Family Center (which hopefully will be open this time!).
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. Grant proposal updates and reflections
V. Strategies and priorities for rest of 2009 in light of DRNC budget proposal and possibility of slashed funding
VI. Summer strategies to help reach school communities
VII. Questions/Next Steps
VII. Adjournment
8-9 p.m. at Mar Vista Family Center (which hopefully will be open this time!).
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. Grant proposal updates and reflections
V. Strategies and priorities for rest of 2009 in light of DRNC budget proposal and possibility of slashed funding
VI. Summer strategies to help reach school communities
VII. Questions/Next Steps
VII. Adjournment
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