Summer strong

Summer Strong Informing families and students of resources for a safe and strong summer!

We are all coming together in 2012 to support the children of Minneapolis.

What’s inside? Activities, basic needs & safety information!

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Summer School

Summer isn’t just a great time to catch up, it’s a great time to speed ahead!

The Minneapolis Public Schools’ summer school program strives to make rigorous academics fun, enhancing the basic curriculum with hands-on learning techniques for students who qualify.

Take a look at the programs available for your student!

Students entering Grades Pre-K - 8: • MPS Summer School • GEMS/GISE/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Students entering Grade 9: • Fast Track Scholars: Earn high school credits • Camp 2016: Meet future classmates and teachers at your new school for the 2012-2013 school year Students entering Grades 10 - 12: • Jumpstart to College: tuition-free, pre-college classes • Opportunities for credit recovery at most high schools

Openings are still available. Enroll today!

Visit www.mpls.k12.mn.us/summerschool or call 612.668.5388 for more information.

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Classes are Monday - Thursday Grades Pre-K - 8 attend June 18 - August 2 Grades 9 - 12 attend July 9 - August 2 No school the week of July 2

Think about what your student needs for the 2012-2013 year: • Early childhood screening is required by law before kindergarten.

• Student immunizations must be up to date by fall 2012.

• Update emergency contact information or update new home addresses with your child’s school.

• If you haven’t yet, there is still time to enroll!

Call 612.668.1840.

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Have Fun!

Youth activities are a way for students in our community to keep their minds and bodies busy and active during the summer months.

Minneapolis Community Education • Youth and adult enrichment • Family programs and events • Volunteering opportunities • High school equivalency/GED • Minneapolis Kids childcare • 612.668.3939 • http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us Hennepin County Library • Find great books, CDs and DVDs • Computer access, online activities • Fun, free programs • 612.543.8500 • www.hclib.org Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board • Day camps • Adult and youth sports • Youth Are Here - parks shuttle bus • Outdoor activities • 612.230.6400 • www.minneapolisparks.org Learn more!

Visit mpls.k12.mn.us/summerstrong

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Meet Basic Needs

Resources are available to help families meet basic needs such as meals, clothing and shelter over the summer.

Summer Meals Program

• MPS sponsors the summer meals program in local schools, parks and community sites.

• Meals are served free to children aged 1 - 18 from June 11 - August 17.

• Call 612.668.2820 to learn more.

Walk-in, bilingual assistance is available: • Health services • Medical insurance • Food stamp applications • Counseling for children and adults • Computer labs • Education • Housing • Childcare Andersen Family Resource Center 1098 Andersen Ln. 612.668.4280 New Families Center 3345 Chicago Ave. 612.668.3700 Family Resource Center/Student Placement 2410 Girard Ave.N. 612.668.1840

Call

2-1-1

(7-2-1-1) or

3-1-1

for more resources including clothing, food, shelter, health services and more.

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Stay Safe

How can your family be safe this summer?

Think STRONG!

S

= STAY connected, together with your friends or family.

T

= TELL friends and family where you will be, what you are doing, who you are with and when you will return.

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= REMEMBER to trust your instincts.

Remember your name, address and phone number.

O

= OPEN your eyes and ears; don’t text and walk/bike; don’t use both ear buds when walking or biking.

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= NEVER leave your safe zone. Never go with someone you don’t know or met online. = GET help when you need it.

Call 911 or 211 for help.

Curfew is not just a good idea, it is the law.

Youth under 12: Be home by 9 p.m.

Youth ages 12-14: Be home by 10 p.m.

Youth ages 15-17: Curfew is 11 p.m. *Curfew is one hour later on weekends.

Your Family Plan

What is your family safety plan?

Where to go or meet: ___________________________________________ Who to call if you need help: _________________ Phone number: ________ - ________ - __________ Always call 911 in an emergency.

Parent discussion tips: • How do we stay connected?

• What do we tell others to stay safe?

• What information do we need to remember?

(Phone numbers, code words, meeting places) • What do we need to keep our eyes and ears open for in our neighborhood?

• What family rules can never be broken?

• Where can parents and children go to get help?

Learn more! Visit mpls.k12.mn.us/summerstrong