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Greetings:
It’s another great day in Prince George’s County. I wanted to take the time to let you know about some things that are going on in District 4 and the rest of Gorgeous Prince George’s County. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office on (301)952-3094 or by email at bkmadison@co.pg.md.us. Have a wonderful week!!
Ingrid M. Turner
District 4 Showcase Events:
 Council Member Turner presents a certificate to Principal Judy Austin honoring all teachers at Greenbelt Middle School.
Council Member Ingrid M. Turner hosted two special breakfasts for the administrators and teachers at Greenbelt Middle School and Benjamin Tasker Middle School in May in honor of “Teacher Appreciation Month.” In her remarks to the schools, Council Member Turner sincerely thanked the teachers for their hard work and dedication to our students. She expressed that she and the Prince George’s County Council appreciate all they do for our children.
Several members of the Prince George’s County School Board came to thank the Greenbelt Middle School teachers including School Board Chair Verjeana M. Jacobs, Donna Hathaway Beck, At-Large, and Patricia J. Fletcher, District 3.
 Council Member Turner presents a certificate to Principal Karen Coley (center) honoring all teachers at Benjamin Tasker Middle School. Donna Hathaway Beck, Prince George’s County School Board At-Large (left), joins them.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. John E. Deasy and Prince George’s County School Board At-Large, Donna Hathaway Beck stopped by Benjamin Tasker Middle School to greet teachers and show their appreciation.
News You can Use!!!
Patriots Technology Training Center 11th Annual Summer Camp
Be a part of Patriot’s exciting 11th annual Summer Camp on Technology from June 23-July 25, 2008 at Kenmoor Middle School. As a participant, you will get the chance to explore technology in the science, engineering, and medical fields. For more information, contact Jenise Littlejohn at 301-925-9350.
Record Number of Highly Qualified Teachers working in Prince George’s
Nearly nine of every 10 classes in schools with large numbers of students highly impacted by the challenges of poverty are now taught by “Highly Qualified” teachers in the core academic subject areas according to data released by the Prince George’s County Public Schools. These teachers are shown to have the following qualifications:
- Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
- Hold a valid Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate or Resident Teacher Certificate in the subject area they are teaching.
- Satisfy the requirements associated with specific teaching levels and experience.
Schedule a Bulky Trash Pick Up Online
The Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources is pleased to announce that residents can now schedule a bulky trash pick up online. You may use the following link to access this service. http://pgcintra.co.pg.md.us/default.aspx> You can still dial 301-952-7600.
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. Job Fair
The United Communities Against Poverty is sponsoring a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1400 Doewood Lane, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. For more information, you may call 301-322-5700 Ext. 112 or contact DeVern Ulmer at dulmer@ucappgc.org or Norma Williams at nwilliams@ucappgc.org.
Maryland Higher Education Commission “Workforce Student Assistant Grant Program.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has set up a “Workforce Shortage Student Assistant Grant Program for Academic Year 2008-2009. The program is to assist in meeting the State’s need for well trained and highly skilled workers in the following areas:
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy Asst.; Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy Asst.
- Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education
For more information please call 410-260-4565 or 1-800-735-2258.
Human Services Coalition and Center for Nonprofit Advancement Empowerment Conference.
The Human Services Coalition of Prince George’s County and The Center for Nonprofit Advancement are hosting the 5th Annual Empowerment Conference for the benefit of Non-profits on June 12, 2008 at Martin Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. For more information or to register online at www.regonline.com/empowerment2008 or download a registration form at http://hscofpgc.org/images/RegBroch_WEB_05-05-08_1_.pdf
Art in Public Places Program
The Prince Georges County Art in Public Places Program invites you to attend a Community Meeting for the Northview Community Fire/EMS Station Public Art Project. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Bowie Senior Center located at 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD from 7:00-8:00 pm. For more information and to R.S.V.P. please call 301-883-6201.
Community Meeting on Hiker/Biker Trail
There will be a community meeting to discuss the proposed Hiker/Biker trail from Old Town Bowie to Bowie State University. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Huntington Community Center located on Chestnut Avenue and 8th Street in Old Town Bowie. For more information please call 301-809-3047.
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