Redwood High School PTSA

Community Announcements

•Wanted - Student Leaders
The Youth Leadership Institute is looking for youth ages 12-23 who have an interest in working with their peers and adult allies to make positive social change in their community, and we need your help. Seats are available on the Marin County Youth Commission and the Marin Youth Health Advisory Council and we are looking to recruit a diverse array of young leaders. For more information call Scott Spicer at 415-455-1676 extension 236

•2008 California State Budget Crisis
Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools, recommends this Spring 2008 Article by Scott Plotkin, Executive Director of California School Boards Association, Inc., on why we need to pressure our legislators not to suspend the Proposition 98 school funding guarantee for 2008-2009 when they try to balance the budget next year. The artlcle points out that a big part of the state budget problem stems from recent tax cuts (particularly the state vehicle license fee reduction), decreases in state corporate income taxes and sales taxes, and the phase-out of the federal estate tax. "It is not our fault that even with the protection of Proposition 98's minimum funding guarantee, we are still near the bottom of the country in per-pupil spending -- while still trying to meet the highest academic standards in the nation." (p. 2 of article.) Click here to read the entire article.

•2008 Distinguished Schools
Marin County has four California Distinguished Schools for 2008--Lu Sutton School and Rancho School in the Novato Unified School District; Ross School in the Ross School District; and Bayside Elementary School in the Sausalito-Marin City School District. There are 5,250 elementary schools in California and Marin County has 4 of the Distinguished Schools this year. To read the Press Release click here.

•The MYC Sponsors Monthly Dances
The MYC teen center is sponsoring monthly high school dances for only $5. For more information call 415-459-6884 ext. 104 or goto www.themyc.org. The MYC has a firm policy that all dances have no alcohol, no drugs and no violence.

•A PARENT’S GUIDE TO TEENAGE PARTIES/DANCES
The Marin County School/Law Enforcement Partnership has created a “Parent’s Guide” to help parents keep their children safe. The Mairn County Office of Education suggests guidelines for parents to follow when their teens want to host a party or attend a dance. Parents are encouraged to review this information, talk to their teens and ensure ongoing communication.
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» GET the flyer (pdf) in english or en español

•MRSA Staph Infection Information
You may have heard recent news stories about a drug-resistant staph infection known as MRSA. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association 15% of reported cases were contracted in community settings such as schools. For more information read A Parent's Guide to MRSA in California

¿Qúe es la estaphylocócica aureus?

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