Category Archives: Education

Youth Employment Institute Open House

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youth-employment-instituteDear Friends of YEI:
Come Join YEI in…
Supporting Success!

Our Annual Spring Open House

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

From 5 pm to 7 pm

The YEI mission is to promote self-sufficiency and life-long learning by nurturing personal, educational and career development of young people.

The Youth Employment Institute (YEI) was founded on the belief that youth have the ability to overcome barriers that stand in the way to successful employment. YEI is committed to expanding opportunities for youth by providing employment, education and training programs to high risk youth in Portland.

Check out student work, enjoy refreshments and learn more about YEI!

Please contact us at: 503.280.1058 or mlockwood@yei.org with questions and for directions.

Youth Employment Institute
1704 NE 26th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212

Kindergarten Round-Up

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Families of the Class of 2022!
It’s time for Kindergarten Round-Up!
Is your child starting kindergarten next fall in Portland Public Schools? You are invited to the 2009-10 Kindergarten Round-Up events. This is a great opportunity to prepare you and your child for the new school year. If you aren’t able to attend a Round-Up, you can still register at your neighborhood school.

To find your neighborhood school, click here.

How to register for Kindergarten

Kindergarten Roundup Flyer

Kindergarten Readiness Fair. Mark your calendar!
Saturday, February 28, 10-2pm, Blazers Boys and Girls Club
5250 NE M L King Blvd. 503-282-8480

Kindergarten Round-up for King:
Wednesday, February 25 – 1:30 p.m,
4906 N.E. 6th Ave. 503-916-6456

Kindergarten Round-up for Sabin:
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
4013 N.E. 18th Ave. 503-916-6181

Reading Time and Arts & Crafts–Saturdays at Reflections

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Thanks to King Residents Alisha and Daniel Capuia for continuing to promote education in our community by setting up this program. Bring your kids, meet your neighbors, and support local business.

Children’s Reading Time

Location: Reflections Coffee House, Talking Drum Bookstore: 446 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland.
503-288-4106

Time: 11AM

When: Every Saturday

Who: Ages 1-8

What: Arts and Crafts, and really good reads

Hope to see you there!

King PTA Meeting Agenda

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King School PTA                                       December 4, 2008

Dinner/Meet and Greet                             5:30p.m. -6:00p.m.

General PTA Business Meeting                6:00p.m. -7:00p.m.

 

  • I. Call Meeting to Order/Introductions

 

  • II. Approval of Minutes

 

  • III. Report of Officers
  • a. Principal’s Report
  • b. Membership Report
  • c. Treasurer’s Report

 

  • IV. Old Business
  • a. Family Movie Night turnout
  • b. School Directory
  • c. Hopes and Dreams

Vote on 3 priorities for goals and fundraising from the following:

  • 1. Covered play area
  • 2. Curriculum nights
  • 3. Math to Know/Math at Hand resource books
  • 4. Elmos
  • 5. Mini-grants to support curriculum
  • 6. Reader board on 7th Ave
  • 7. MLK School signs repaired
  • 8. Coat closet for kids without

 

  • V. New Business
  • a. Fundraising Event

                            

  • VI. Announcements/Presentations
  • a. The Young Players
  • b. Global Event/Capstone
  • c. Gift collections for students in need

 

  • VII. Adjournment