Realizing how fortunate he is, Chase Book, a junior at University School in Davie, started promoting the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt-A-Family 4 the Holidays program.
For the past three years, Book would hand out fliers and go on the morning announcements to get classmates involved in the cause. His efforts, along with student volunteers he has recruited, have helped nearly 200 families in some way to make the holidays a little brighter.
"By the foundation of my parents, I realized I need to give back to my community because if I don't, I feel no one will," he said. "I feel like I have to make a statement that there are people who still care."
Book was recently recognized for his efforts and presented a check for $3,000 as the Junior Community Quarterback Award grant recipient in pre-game ceremonies of a Miami Dolphins game.
PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc.
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Lauderdale Lakes , FL 33319
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EDUCATION
Date Posted: 5/14/2010
Subject: Teacher of the Year Finalists Named
Five outstanding Florida educators received a surprise visit from the Department of Education and representatives from Macy’s last week to find out their selection as a finalist for the 2011 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year award. The statewide finalists were announced during Florida ’s annual Teacher Appreciation Week. This year’s finalists were chosen from a distinguished group of 72 district finalists for the prestigious honor.
Congratulations to the 2011 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year finalists:
- Kelly Burnette, Yulee High School , Nassau County
- Zachary Champagne, Mandarin Oaks Elementary School , Duval County
- Cheryl Conley, Osceola Magnet Elementary School , Indian River County
- Christine O’Hara, Palmetto Middle School , Miami-Dade County
- Allan Phipps, South Plantation High School , Broward County
Each finalist received a $5,000 check made possible by the Macy’s Foundation and a $500 Macy’s gift card. In addition, a $1,000 check, also funded by the Macy’s Foundation, was presented to each finalist’s school. The 2011 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year will be named during an award ceremony at Orlando ’s Hard Rock, Live at Universal Studios July 8, 2010. For more information about the Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year program, visit http://www.fldoe.org/profdev/yeartch.asp.
Source: Florida Department of Education, "The Core"
Date Posted: 5/7/2010
Subject: Boyd H. Anderson High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
The group is currently raising money for their scholarship fund which is open to any Boyd Anderson Student going to a 4-year institution and demonstrates the characteristics that the alumni association promotes.
Below is a link to donate money for this great cause and help ease the financial burden of a high school student entering the collegiate world. They are a 501(c)3 organization.
http://boydhandersonalumni.ning.com/page/bahs-scholarship-donation
Source: Boyd H. Anderson Alumni Association Treasurer, Kim M. Braxl
Date Posted: 5/7/2010
Subject: The Importance of Summer Reading
Just Read, Families! is a summer reading program which provides parents with information about actively reading with their children during the summer months. Governor Bush first proclaimed May 2003 as Just Read, Families! month.Research shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can lose a month or more of progress made during the school year. By encouraging their children to read, parents are playing a critical role in achieving our goal of having every child reading at or above grade level by 2012. Now is the time to take advantage of the many activities and resources available on this website. Keep your children engaged in reading!
Children are a precious gift, and the opportunity to inspire a love of reading is both a great honor and an extraordinary responsibility. With your help, we can make Florida's reading goals a reality.
View the 2010 Summer Recommended Reading List!
Source: Florida Department of Education
Date Posted: 5/7/2010
Subject: Should Kids Be Bribed to Do Well in School?
Harvard conducted a study which found that "rewarding behaviors that lead to learning gains was much more impactful than simply rewarding the desired outcome" (uBoost).
As educators and parents, we know that students succeed more in an atmosphere of reward rather than punishment, but just how much is too much?
Read the TIMES article for more details on the findings of the Harvard study.
Source: uBoost, TIMES Magazine
Date Posted: 1/13/2009
Subject: Davie student honored for efforts, gets $3K award before Dolphins game
Davie student gets $3K award before Dolphins game
By Scott Fishman |South Florida Sun-Sentinel(Source: Sun-Sentinel)
DATE POSTED: 7/28/2008
SUBJECT: Broward Program Reaches out to High Schoolers - Play Regarding Youth Concentrating on Education and Career instead of Drugs, Sex, & Crime
(Source: Sun-Sentinel)
DATE POSTED: 1/24/2008
SUBJECT: Harvard Tuition Announcement
Harvard University announced on December 10th that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, 'When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution.'
If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.Harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
(Source: Broward Community College)
VIOLENCE PREVENTION
DATE POSTED: 5/7/2010
SUBJECT: National Youth Prevention Week
During the March 3, 2009 Broward County Public School Board meeting, the Resolution in Support of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, March 23 – 27, 2009, was approved. During this week-long national education initiative, their goal was to raise awareness and to educate students, teachers, administrators, resource officers, and the community on effective ways to prevent or reduce youth violence.
The violence prevention week includes the following focus days for prevention strategies:
o Day 1: Promote Respect and Tolerance, Sponsored by Teaching Tolerance
o Day 2: Manage Your Anger, Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association
o Day 3: Resolve Conflicts Peacefully, Sponsored by the Association For Conflict Resolution
o Day 4: Support Safety, Sponsored by the National Youth Court Center
o Day 5: Unite in Action, Sponsored by Youth Service America
Visit Broward Public Schools' Office of Prevention Programs website for more info.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Date Posted: 5/7/2010
Subject: PS Youth becomes a Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider for the third school year
For the third consecutive school year, PS Youth was again successful in becoming an SES Provider through Florida Department of Education. This contract allows PS Youth to work with Broward County Public Schools in providing free tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools during the 2010-2011 school year. Through the SES program, PS Youth will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in Reading and Mathematics. We anticipate taking registrations for this program during July - September, 2010. For more information about this valuable program, please contact PS Youth at 954-358-0625 or via email at info@psyouth.org.
Date Posted: 6/19/2009
Subject: BJ’s Wholesale Club in Hollywood to Host School Supplies Drive to Benefit PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc. from July 18 to August 10
WHAT: BJ’s Wholesale Club in Hollywood will be hosting a school supplies drive to benefit PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc. The nonprofit organization is in need of pens, pencils, notebooks and crayons to use during its tutoring sessions for youth in 2nd grade through 8th grade. A collection bin will be located at the front of the club.
WHEN: Saturday, July 18 – Monday, August 10
WHERE: BJ’s Wholesale Club
4000 Oakwood Blvd
Hollywood, FL
EVENT/MEDIA CONTACT: Tricia Maddrey Baker, 954-249-7979
pbaker1@bjs.comDate Posted: 6/9/2009
Subject: Broward County Offering Free Driver's License Lessons to High School Students. Please follow the link above for particulars.
Date Posted: 5/27/2009
Subject: PS Youth's Board Members hosted PS Youth's 2nd Annual Fundraising Bash
Held on 5/2/2009, PS Youth's 2nd Annual Fundraiser - dubbed "A Black and White Bash" was a delighful evening. Below is a snapshot of a Steppin' Out article which featured the event.
All proceeds from the event went directly to support PS Youth's Academic Program.
Date Posted: 5/27/2009
Subject: Back to School Event - August, 2009
PS Youth will host a Back to School Drive during June - July, 2009 in hopes of hosting a Back To School Event in August, 2009. Please check back soon or Contact Us for further details on the Back to School Drive to see how you may be of assistance through sponsorships, donations, and/or volunteering.
Date Posted: 11/17/2008
SUBJECT: Broward Youth Learn to Build and Play Authentic African Drums
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Guinean percussionist and drum builder, Moussa Soumah will teach 20 Broward County youth, ages 9-17, to craft, tune and play authentic African djembe drums. Classes and culminating recital will take place at Willie L. Webb, Sr. Park over six Saturdays beginning in January of 2009. Students will learn the intricacies of lacing, tuning and maintaining the drums. Once all the drums are built, students will learn to play traditional Mande rhythms in a drum circle setting.
Follow this link for more info:
Broward Youth - Make/Play Drums
(Source: Trina Soumare,
contact #954-687-5789)
Date Posted: 8/4/2008
SUBJECT: PS Youth Receives
over 300 Reading Books from FirstBook
PS Youth has received a donation of over 300 reading books from FirstBook. Eligible participants of PS Youth's programs will receive free books.
Date Posted: 7/7/2008
SUBJECT: PS Youth Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward County!
PS Youth has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Broward County. The grant will be used to serve youth aging out of foster care. View the press release: PS Youth Grant.
PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc.
4111 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes , FL 33319
ph: 954-358-0625
fax: 954-358-0626
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