OFS Weekly #2 - July 3, 2012

OFS WEEKLY

Vol. 1, Issue 2

Weekly Newsletter of Oakland Freedom School

July 3, 2012

OFS Scholars, Scientists

Oakland Freedom School visits Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science

OFS scholars went on their first field trip of the summer on June 30.

The fascinating trip to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley followed a week of educational activities focusing on family, and STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Next trip: The Tech Museum in San Jose. Volunteers wanted

Top, OFS poses in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science.

Left, students view art in motion.

Right, inflatable balls fly with a little OFS-wind power.

Parent Information “What the child says, he has heard at home.” ~Nigerian Proverb Thank You! Parent Volunteers Thank you to those parents who joined us on the trip to the Lawrence Hall of Science!

No School on July 4 No OFS this Wednesday, July 4.

Parent Chat and Chew Thursday, July 5th 5:30-7:30pm.

Youth Uprising 8711 MacArthur This week’s topic: Effective Communication with your scholar.

Child care and food will be provided. RSVP: nedra@ leadershipexcellence.org.

Field Trip Volunteers Requested Ten (10) parent volunteers are needed to chaperone this Fridays July 6, field trip to the Tech Museum in San Jose.

Parent volunteers need to provide their own transportation, but OFS will cover museum admission cost.

To volunteer, email nedra@ leadershipexcellence.org.

Items Needed: Please continue bringing empty 2 liter soda bottles.

Thank you to all the parents who brought toilet/paper towels rolls.

We’ve collected all we need.

OFS. . . .We Manifest!

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Parents write down ideas at Chat and Chew at Youth Uprising June 29.

OFS holds 2nd Parent Chat & Chew OFS parents came together for the second time on Thursday, June 29 to network and discuss ways families can support themselves and each other.

The “chat and chew,” a discussion with meals provided, was facilitated by Colette Reid, MSW of the Lincoln Child Center. Parents discussed ways to stay organized, stay healthy, and stay connected with other parents and adults.

D.E.A.R. DAY Parents and community members are invited to D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything And Read) on Wednesday, July 11.

D.E.A.R. Day is an OFS program that encourages adults to read to children. By taking time away from their busy schedules shows our youth how much we care about them. Our children are our most precious resource.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details.

Event: http://on.fb.me/MTWTCY

OFS Weekly Oakland Freedom School Newsletter

July 3, 2012

“It’s important to stay connected to other families,” Reid said, “it keeps you from living in social isolation.”

Parents shared their goals of improving their time management and keeping their personal space organized.

The Chat and Chews are held each Thursday at Youth Uprising in East Oakland from 5:30-7pm. The next will be Thursday, July 5.

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OFS WEEKLY OAKLAND FREEDOM SCHOOL OFS CO-DIRECTORS

Nedra Ginwright Macheo Payne (510) 604-4594 (510) 846-5402

OFS SITE COORDINATOR LaCole Martin

OFS WEEKLY Reginald James

(510) 846-8454 ofsweekly@gmail.com

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Oakland Freedom School (OFS), a partnership between Lincoln Child Center and Leadership Excellence is a 5-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program serving children 5-14. www.leadershipexcellence.org