Poll VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS: Estimate what percentage of women vs. men volunteer in you school.

March 7th, 2010



COMBO’s School Resource Officer Media Article Comments for

March 6th, 2010

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

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Carolina Forest students feel ‘different’ two months after shooting

School ‘Zero Tolerance’ Weapons Policy discussion

New policy lets resource officers intervene sooner

DEALING WITH DRUG USE

On the beat – Resource officer makes a difference at Saco school

Authorities: MCHS site of marijuana dealing; two nabbed

Three Eagle Point teens accused of encouraging child sexual abuse can’t be prosecuted under current law

Mt. Hebron High vandals face punishment

13-Year-Old Girl Plots Runaway With Man

Bridgewater-Raritan student may have saved classmates

Sophomore with knives at school transported to hospital for mental health evaluation

‘Code of silence’ followed Maumee High stabbing

Acid bomb at school, 3 students arrested

School cell phone policy comes under scrutiny

When teens make threats, everyone should take notice

Teens using technology to harass, manipulate and emotionally abuse

Yes, it did happen in South Dakota. Youth Hunter expelled for year.

COMBO’s Parent Engagement Media Article Comments for November

March 3rd, 2010

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

Family_BlogParents take day to get involved with their kids’ education

Parent Involvment-Attendance=Success

Building bridges to families

A Parent Engagement Model That Works

Viers Mill Elementary School: Success for the Long Haul

Elevate “being a good parent” to a top priority

Just Be There

Program teaches parents their rights

Engaging the Community

Center for American Progress: Schools for the Whole Community

February 19th, 2010

COMBO_POINTING_UP_BlogIf you watch this video or even read the article, it communicates exactly

what we are training with Schools And Families Engaged.   Why S.A.F.E. TEAM?

COMBO’s School Volunteers Media Article Comments for November

February 19th, 2010

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school communityhi-five-blog.

Volunteer encourages others to help at school

The School Volunteer Jobs That Most Help Your Kids

School volunteer loves getting her hands dirty

Club is collecting coats for the needy

Amosland Elementary School spearheads recycling program

Partners in Education Celebrating 20 years

Dads dig in as school volunteers

Sacred Heart School students attend health care, physical activity expo

How SAFE is your school? Undercover video from Indiana

February 18th, 2010

COMBO_DOOR_BlogThis isn’t the first news station to test school safety.

How long does it take to get to a key areas of your school

without anyone noticing a stranger or unregistered guest has arrived.

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Can you ever be too old to be a school volunteer? NO

February 18th, 2010

Imagine your life at 94 years old and you are still giving to your school community.  This is leadership, integrity and caring wrapped up in 94 year old package.

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COMBO’s Parent Group Media Article Comments for November

February 18th, 2010

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

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Building bridges to families

Mission: Educational engagement

Need for Parent Involvement

Parent’s Involvement in Children’s Education

Compasses Or Road Maps?

Parents, are you involved in your child’s education?

PSAT Part 2 “Helping Your Elementary Student Succeed”

Madison’s DDC and Chamber launch their own economic stimulus program for the borough

Sauquoit Valley Event Celebrates 31st Year

Sausage supper thrives, even amid changing ways

Parent-Teacher Associations Are Reaching Out to Working Moms and Dads

‘State of Our Schools’ Presentations Paint a Grim Picture, California

Ilalko PTA to provide holiday light strand recycling

Pass the healthy food my way

PTA holds second annual Family Math Night

St. Scho’s Medical Mission

Pros & Cons of ranking high school students

Principal pelted as part of fundraiser

Who needs magazines? Hygiene PTO creates fundraising foundation

Perez Elementary and community show support for principal battling cancer

School Principal Spends Night On Roof

Shoshone pays homage to veterans

Griswold school aims to reach out to reduce dropout rate

JULIAN: Parent’s idea wins National Geographic profile

Tips to Help Children Succeed in School All Year

Veggie, fitness at Valley View

Monsters, by the thousand, invade Westmoreland

Less Stress Makes You A Happier Parent

Taking care of self, setting limits important in parenting

8 Tips to Surviving Your Parent Teacher Conference

Fundraising Flowers (6 days later) Very pretty still.

February 17th, 2010

FlowerCause

6 days later, here’s a picture of our CIO’s wife’s Valentine’s Day rose bouquet from the FlowerCause fundraiser.  Still looking very pretty.

Roses 6th day

Get your school ready for Mother’s Day!! The opportunity is just around the corner.

COMBO’s School Safety Media Article Comments for November

February 17th, 2010

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

Student Mediators Seek to Reduce School Violence

School Violence Prevention Act: Coming to Your School

No tolerance for violence

3 students seek to improve Ariz. dropout rate

Curtailing School Violence

Plainfield boy expelled from school for jabbing another boy with a pencil

Classroom Respect, Behavior & Learning

Chicago schools get new tool in fight against youth violence

Bill would require school workers to report all bullying incidents

debate comments on mandatory drug testing

Lufkin youth pastors plan youth summit to combat school violence, Texas

Diversifying Tulsa’s Schools

Bright vests help road safety

School Safety: ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policies Common Sense?

First grade student suspended for carrying gun to school,Memphis

Update: Fatal Wreck at Fairfield School

School Safety Help Number

Enhancing safety in schools

Suing for school safety

Boys Disciplined For Video Threat

Two students arrested following routine safety drill at high school

I-Team 8: Schools put to the test

New program takes unlawful guns from kids

Why and How To Talk With Your Children About Guns (Even If You Don’t Own Guns)