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June 2008


May 2008
CORRECTED - Harlem Renaissance Festival
FACTS Student Built House 08
Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Record Number of Highly Qualified Teachers in Prince George's
Special Olympics Spring Games 08
Student Board Member 08 PR

April 2008
4-14 BOE Weekly Calendar
4-7 BOE Weekly Calendar
4-7 Disabled Issues Meeting Cancelled
4-8 Legislative Committee Meeting Cancelled
Board Adopts Systems Oversight Policy
Board Member Fletcher Contributes to Student Learning
Board of Education Adopts Three New Policies
Board of Education Resolution
Board Policy 0120 Systems Oversight
BOE Announces Reform Governance In Action Site Visit - 4-19-08
BOE Approves New Boundary Plan for New School
British Teachers Coming to PGCPS
Earth Day
Education Career Fair 4-12
Experiential Learning Luncheon 4-29
Instrumental Music Students to Share Talents and Hone Skills
Maryland Construction and Engineering Career Day
PGCPS Announces Adjustments to Last Day of School
PGCPS Keeping Public On Schedule for School Events
PGCPS Partners in Countywide Cleanup
PGCPS to Announce Teacher of the Year on 4-9
PGCPS to Host Annual Secondary Dance Showcase
PGCPS to Host Connect With Kids Events
PGCPS to Host Psychological Services Awards
Prince George's County Teacher of the Year PR
Riderwood Awards Scholarships to PGCPS Students
Schools Take the Special Olympics Challenge
Special Olympics Swim Meet 4-4
Student Art Show
Systemic Open House on 4-22
Take Your Child to Work Day 2008

March 2008
3-10 BOE Weekly Calendar
3-12 Student Support & Family Services Meeting Changed
3-17 BOE Weekly Calendar
3-25 BOE Weekly Calendar
3-3 BOE Weekly Calendar
3-31 BOE Weekly Calendar
4-7 Public Hearing on Laurel-Beltsville ES Boundary Changes
60 Years of Sensational Science
Board of Education Approves Names for New School and Facilities
Board Offers Another Option for Laurel-Beltsville Area School Boundaries
Employee Referral Program Reception 4-1
Kenmoor MS Teacher Named Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher
Laurel HS Community Meeting 04-03-08
Operation Safe Kids Comes to PGCPS
PGCPS Announces Schools to Participate in Groundbreaking FIRST Financial Incentive Program
PGCPS Celebrates National Nutrition Month at Sasscer
PGCPS Celebrates National School Breakfast Week
PGCPS Continues to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
PGCPS To Announce Landmark Financial Incentive Program for Teachers and Supervisors
PGCPS to Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month
PGCPS to Celebrate National Nutrition Month at Bladensburg HS
Special Education Career Expo 2008
Spring Vacation Homework Packets 2008
Springhill Lake ES to Celebrate Women's History Month
  
February 2008
02-04 BOE Disabled Issues Advisory Board Meeting
2007 Annual Report
2007 Informe Anual
2-11 BOE Weekly Calendar
2-19 BOE Weekly Calendar
2-25 BOE Weekly Calendar
2-4 BOE Weekly Calendar
BOE Adopts FY2009 School Operating Budget
BOE Announces Additional Budget Work Session - 02-28
BOE Announces Legislative Committee Meeting - Feb. 11
BOE Announces Live Video Access to Monthly Meetings
BOE Legislative Committee Meeting Cancelled
BOE Public Hearings for Laurel-Beltsville Area School Boundary Changes
BOE to Adopt FY2009 Annual Operating Budget
Celebrating Gifted and Talented Education in MD Reception - 02-27
Colours Arts in Education Program To Host "Back to the Delta" Benefit
Crossland HS Dance Company Receives Kudos from County Council Member Knotts
Perrywood ES Students to Create Living Museum
PGCPS Celebrates Read Across America Day
PGCPS Students Compete in Regional Technical Academy Competition
PGCPS Students Compete in Science Bowl Finals
PGCPS Students Participate in Destination Imagination
PGCPS Submits 2nd Title IX Report
PGCPS to Host Artist/Teacher Institute
Public Input Needed to Name New Laurel-Beltsville Area ES
Reform Governance in Action Site Visit
Technical Programs Are In High Gear
January 2008
1-14-08 BOE Weekly Calendar
1-22 BOE Weekly Calendar
1-28 BOE Weekly Calendar
1-7-08 BOE Weekly Calendar
A College Education Is Within Your Reach: A Free College Workshop in Spanish
BOE Announces Board and Superintendent Retreat - 01/25
BOE Finance, Audit and Budget Committee Meeting Cancelled
Christa McAuliffe Media Calendar of Events
High Bridge Elementary School To Host Academic Family Focused Night
Inclement Weather Letter
January 17 BOE Work Session Rescheduled to January 16
PGCPS Kicks Off Litter Free Offices Initiative on Jan. 30
PGCPS Schools Celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
PGCPS To Celebrate Black History Month
PGCPS to Host 5th Annual Principal For a Day Event
PGCPS to Showcase CLE Programs on 1-15
Suitland High School Center for the Visual and Performing Arts Gala
Ten Seniors Awarded Posse Scholarships
Thomas G. Pullen Middle School Presents a Drama Production

December 2007
12/5/07 - All After-school and Evening Activities Cancelled
12-10 Legislative Committee Meeting Rescheduled
12-17-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
12-4-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
1-3 Legislative Committee Meeting Cancelled
Board Vice Chair Helps Technical Programs
BOE Announces DIAB Meeting for 12-10
BOE Change for January Work Session - Now Jan. 17
BOE Elects Chair and Vice Chair
BOE Reschedules 12-19 Student Support and Family Services Meeting
Cancellation of 12-5 Student Appeals
Children Come First TV Returns
Community Can Now Watch 'Your Board at Work'
FY-09 Proposed Budget
Indian Queen ES Hosts Holiday Market
Media Calendar Dec Holiday Events
Prince George's Is Among Top 5 for Most National Board Certified Teachers in Maryland
Princeton ES Students Give Comfort Bears
Pullen MS Students to Perform With Grammy Award Winner
Student Board Member to Lead Youth Commission
Students Decorate PGCPS Snow Plows
Suitland HS Visual and Performing Arts Students Showcase Their Talent
Winter Break Homework Packets Sent Home With Students and Available Online

November 2007
11-12-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
11-5-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
Board of Education - December meetings
BOE Announces Disabled Issues Board Meeting on 11-5
BOE Announces Reform Governance in Action Site Visit
BOE Announces the Use of BoardDocs
BOE Legislative Committee Meeting Cancelled
BOE Personnel Committee Meeting Time Change
BOE Student Support and Family Services Committee Meeting Cancelled
High School Consortium Office Has Moved
More PGCPS Students Excelling in AP
PGCPS Celebrates American Education Week
PGCPS Students Advance to Semi-Finals for National Achievement Scholarship Competition
PGCPS Students Advance to Semi-Finals for National Merit Scholarship Competition
PGCPS Students Perform in the Annual Edward M. Felegy Kennedy Center Concert
PGCPS Students Showcase Their Shakespearean Talent
PGCPS Students to Participate in Youth Summit
PGCPS to Host Technology Conference on Nov. 17
PGCPS, Health Department Partner With Courts to Ensure Children Are Immunized
Prince George's Students Work to Bring Attention to National Challenge of Hunger and Homelessness
Principal Ezekiel Bloyce Receives Distinguished Educational Leadership Award
Schools, Health Dept. Working Together to Immunize All School Children
William Paca ES to Host Its 2nd Annual Reading Night
October 2007
10-15-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
10-22-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
10-29-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
10-8-07 BOE Weekly Calendar
Benjamin D Foulois Hosts Renaissance Program Celebration
BOE Announces Reform Governance in Action Site Visit
BOE Curriculum and Instruction Committee Meeting Cancelled 10-22
BOE to Host 10-29 Public Hearing on Fairmont Heights Replacement
First Annual Dual Language Parent Summit
Howard B. Owens Science Center to Kick Off Series of Planetarium Programs for the Family
Langley Park - McCormick ES To Celebrate International Walk-to-School Day Oct. 3
Many More PGCPS Students Taking AP Exams
PGCPS BOE Announces a Legislative Committee Meeting
PGCPS BOE Announces an Executive Session for Oct. 25
PGCPS BOE Announces Change of Date/Time for the November 2007 Board Meeting
PGCPS Celebrates First Annual Entrepeneur for a Day Program (EFAD)
PGCPS Celebrates Gorgeous Prince George's Day
PGCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Week
PGCPS to Dedicate Leroy A. Battle, Sr. Music Wing
Prince George's Board of Education's Position on Full Funding Thornton
Rev. Jackson Address Leaders of Tomorrow; Suitland High School
State of School System Address

September 2007
22nd Annual Science Bowl Competition Begins
9-10 BOE Weekly Calendar
9-17 BOE Weekly Calendar
9-4 BOE Weekly Calendar
BOE 9-26 C&I Committee Meeting Cancelled
BOE Personnel Committee Cancelled 09/27
Colours Program to Celebrate Life in Memory of 9-11
Home-Buying Made Easier for PGCPS Employees
Lincoln Public Charter School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
More High Schools Meeting Rising Achievement Goals
NBCT Pinning Ceremony 9-25
PGCPS Superintendent and Posse Foundation Encourages Students to Compete for $100,000 Scholarships
PGCPS to Host 22nd Annual Comer Retreat 9-29
PGCPS, George Washington Univ. Partner to Support English Language Learners
Prince George's County Board Welcomes New Board Member
Regional Offices Move to New Locations
Riverdale ES to Host Multicultural Night
Superintendent to Hold Community Forums
Superintendent to Host Operating Budget Public Hearing


August 2007
Board of Education Encourages Families and Community to Get Involved
BOE to Convene in Executive Session Mon., Aug 27
CIP Meeting Cancelled - Tuesday, August 21
Maryland State Comptroller to Discuss College Savings Plan of MD
More Students Accepting the Challenge of College-Level Work
New Academic Programs and School Construction Highlighted on First Day
New Teachers Welcomed, Supported in Preparation for School Year
PGCPS Board of Education to Convene in Executive Session 08-10
PGCPS BOE to Conduct Reform Governance in Action Site Visit
PGCPS Encourages Families to Register Early for School
Record Levels of Progress Pull Double-Digit Number of Schools Out of 'Improvement' Status
Schools Are Among Safest Places for Children
Two Thirds of Class of 2009 Pass HSA

July 2007
Board of Education Vows to Close Achievement Gap
Immunizations for 2007-2008
PGCPS Launches America's Classroom Advertising Campaign to Recruit Highly Qualified Teachers
Pre-K Available to More Children in PGCPS
Prince George's Board of Education Announces Superintendent's Evaluation
Prince George's Board of Education Approves Negotiated Agreements
Prince George's County Student Prepares to Join State BOE
State Department of Education Announces First Ever Grant Funding for Chess in Maryland Schools
Tanglewood School Closed Tuesday, July 10