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Naomi Allen's Black Lives Matter Speech Posted: 21 May 2015 05:24 PM PDT Obama student and AACAS member Naomi Allen gives a riveting speech on the steps of the Pittsburgh Board of Education building on May 15.

Black Lives Matter Rally at the Board of Education Posted: 21 May 2015 03:43 PM PDT Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Black Lives Matter rally on Friday, May 15th. The rally was held in front of the Board of Education building in Oakland and began at 4:30 pm. There were about 100 students at the rally, the majority from Capa High school, but it was open to the public. The rally was organized by Capa Seniors, Alexis Payne and Alona Williams. The purpose of the rally was to obtain a diverse teaching staff, to implement multi-cultural African American programs, and lastly to give attention to the disparity in suspension rates between black and white students and to create efforts to eliminate them. There are so many issues with our school system but the issues pertaining to race is what is extremely prominent due to the events occurring in our country because of police brutality. School is meant to be a safe environment where we can excel and accomplish goals that will lead us up to our careers. It should never be an environment where such beliefs are replenished rather than dispelled. Unfortunately, this is not the case. This year, I decided to join AACAS which stands for African-American Centers for Advanced Studies. Much to my surprise, I was elected as an executive member of the council which also meant that I would have to attend numerous meetings on Fridays of every month.  When Dr. Walters would call us out of class for these meetings, he would always say, "All African- American CAS students please report to the auditorium". I could not help but notice how this simple routine angered so many of the White students at our school. They believed it was unfair for us to get out of class simply because we are black. What was even more bothersome to me, were the similar remarks from the teachers and administration staff. I have also engaged in conversations pertaining to race, the Black Lives Matter movement, current events, and even what it is like to live every single day of your life in fear.  Although one may be capable of sympathizing with us for the life an African- American is condemned to from the moment they are born, you personally cannot truly understand what that very life consists of. This is the reason that the movement was created. If you have heard about The Black Lives Matter Movement or Black Girls Rock, then you probably already know the controversy behind it. Neither of the movements were created to bash any other race and believe me, we fully understand and know that all lives matter and all girls rock. Our issue is that it seems that the government has forgotten that and if we are unable to remind them, then we need to remind the African-American race, who could honestly use uplifting encouragement. Another issue is our curriculum, being that we only learn about the fact that we were slaves or that we organized marches and protested during The Civil Rights Movement. This history that I crave and yearn for my peers to learn should not be an elective and it should not suddenly gain relevance during Black History Month. Why is it that I have not learned about King Taharqa, King of Nubia from 710 to 664 BC who controlled the largest empire in ancient Africa during his 25 year reign or King Shaka, King of Zulus from 1818 to 1828 who developed the "assegai", a short stabbing spear, or Nzingha , Amazon Queen of Matamba, West Africa from 1582 to 1663 who was able to save her people from becoming slaves by negotiating with the Portuguese slave traders? African-American history did not begin with us boarded on ships bounded with chains but this is what is constantly taught in our curriculum. This is what our history books see us as, what they want us to adhere to. While the rally was taking place, I noticed there were a number of police officers that not only surrounded us by standing on each corner of the street but, multiple undercover cops rode past as well.  If the thought of being surrounded by city police officers was not enough, security from the Board of Education building guarded the area where we stood.  It was clear that the sole purpose was to not only to  intimidate us, but to ridicule our protest completely. Obama's very own Ashley Brown, who is a Junior, also attended the Black Lives Matter rally on Friday.   When asked about her feelings on the police's watchful eyes, she stated, "We were literally watched the entire time. I was like wow, we can't even have a simple and peaceful event without being watched like animals." Although Racism is an issue that has plagued America for centuries, a great deal of people believe that racism was not an issue in the North. When asked if the police's presence was a surprise to her, she immediately shook her head no. "I wasn't surprised by it at all," She continued. "They see us as destructive and chaotic people." Destinee McCallister, a Junior from Pittsburgh Capa could not express her feelings about the rally, being surrounded by city police officers, and security guards. She decided to keep it short by saying, "I hope they got something from the rally and see this as a learning experience. We're not what the media portrays and what is happening in Ferguson, Florida, Maryland, and everywhere else just isn't right. It wouldn't happen if it were their kid or their brother or father. So why take ours?" The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also attended to write an article about the event and to my surprise, the article was very positive. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the comments underneath. I will not dwell on the comments of even give them the light of day, but ultimately the ignorance displayed underneath the article expressed the need for this rally even the more. During the closing of the rally, Alexis and Alona encouraged us to keep this movement alive and reminded us that despite the fact they are continuing on with their education that does not mean that we simply drop the baton. "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without its roots."- Marcus Garvey

Help with the Digital Badges covering Water Polo Knowledge. You can submit a test question using this form.

Staff members for our Summer Dreamers, past and present, should submit a question or three.

Be sure to scroll down on the right side to see and click on the blue submit button below the digital badge when completed. Then you'll be able to input another question as well.

Tiny link to above form: http://tinyurl.com/okg33j9. Feel free to copy-and-paste that URL and send it to your friends.

Fwd: [New post] ‘21st Century Skills’ Made Simple

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Sarah Jackson posted: "Advancing technology, globalization, and a demand for higher-skilled jobs mean the modern workplace requires far more challenging skills than it did two decades ago. Responding to these heightened expectations, educators are increasingly finding ways to i" New post on Remake Learning '21st Century Skills' Made Simple by Sarah Jackson Advancing technology, globalization, and a demand for higher-skilled jobs mean the modern workplace requires far more challenging skills than it did two decades ago. Responding to these heightened expectations, educators are increasingly finding ways to instill a set of abilities that will prepare kids for the world ahead, commonly referred to as "21st century skills." But when you hear the term "21st century skills," keep two things in mind: People have more of them than they realize, and with focus and learning you can develop many others. Generally speaking, 21st century skills refers to the demands and expectations placed on students, teachers, employees, innovators, and others as they strive to succeed and prosper and in a competitive, multidisciplinary, and technology-driven world. While the term is widely used, it is not always defined consistently, which can lead to confusion and differing interpretations. Every classroom and workplace is unique, and no one can have every skill needed to succeed in every situation. What they can have, specialists say, are work habits and knowledge foundations that will help them learn how to learn and adapt to new situations quickly and creatively. Here is a compilation of the wide variety of skills that often fall under this "21st century" umbrella: Critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, analysis, interpretation, and the ability to synthesize information. Research skills and the ability to ask sharp questions. Creativity, curiosity, imagination, innovation. Perseverance, self-direction, planning, self-discipline, adaptability, and initiative. Oral and written communication, public speaking and presentation, and the ability to listen. Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, and the adaptability to be productive in virtual workspaces. Digital literacy. Andrew Rotherham, cofounder of Bellwether Education Partners, wrote several years ago in U.S. News & World Report that none of these skills alone are suddenly important to success in the digital age. People have always needed to collaborate and think critically in order to get anything done. What is new, though, is the level at which our economy demands these skills. "What's new today is the degree to which economic competitiveness and educational equity mean these skills can no longer be the province of the few," he wrote. "This distinction is not a mere debating point. It has important implications for how schools approach teaching, curriculum, and content." Even with the increased emphasis on these skills, many employers say they are having trouble finding people with the essentials. For at least a decade they have been calling for "higher standards of workforce excellence consistent with the demands of the 21st century." In Pittsburgh we're working to build an education ecosystem to help our students build these critical skills—one in which libraries, makerspaces, and after-school spaces have the flexibility to let kids follow their own interests, make mistakes, and problem-solve for hours on end. Many of Pittsburgh's schools are leading the way in providing kids with the experiences that instill these types of skills. Pittsburgh kids are flexing their problem-solving smarts in new ways, and embarking on the path to 21st century thinking. For example, last winter a small team of students at South Fayette High School designed and built an app that would text parents when their elementary school students hopped on and off a bus. The process was filled with problem solving the bumps in the road that students had to solve, working as a team and researching what was important to their potential users. If humans make it to the 22nd century, we'll still need collaboration, communication, and problem solving—just as the scientists and engineers who cured smallpox and built the hoover dam did in the 19th century. But fostering these skills in kids today doesn't just heighten chances for their success. Today, these skills are critical, and Pittsburgh is proving a prime place to grow them. Kathleen Costanza and Tom Mashberg contributed to this story. Sarah Jackson | May 19, 2015 at 6:39 pm | Tags: 21st century learners, south fayette, STEM | Categories: Blog Post | URL: http://remakelearning.org/?p=21750 Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://remakelearning.org/blog/2015/05/19/21st-century-skills-made-simple/

STEM jobs infographic

Fwd: Public Allies Application Deadline Extended to 5/31

From: Public Allies Pittsburgh <Public_Allies_Pittsburgh@mail.vresp.com>

 

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Since 2006, hundreds of amazing, talented, and committed leaders have changed their lives through our program.

Check out a local alumna's experience!

We seek applicants that are ready to take the next step in their professional life, have a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to stepping up as leaders in their community. We seek applicants who have college degrees, as well as those who don't. We welcome applicants with extensive work histories, and those who are still exploring a career path. We consider applicants who have no criminal history, as well as those who do.

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Application Deadline: May 31st, 2015.

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Freshman Offers Advice to New Students Posted: 13 May 2015 05:50 AM PDT Dear Class of 2019, Attending Obama Academy seemed like a great opportunity for me. Meaning that since a plethora of schools got closed down I could not go to my home school, which was Langley. So then my home school became Brashear and I did not want to go there and I also did not want to go to Alderdice. So then my parents starting looking into Obama and we found out that they have an IB program, and that attending Obama would be beneficial for me academically and as an athlete because I'm a good swimmer and I heard they had a good swim team. I expected high school to be somewhat  like it is on TV. You get free periods, leave school for lunch, make a lot of friends, etc. Turns out you get half of those things; although it does meet some of my expectations, but it is also more classwork than I was used to. Prior to coming to Obama, I attended Pittsburgh Classical Academy, despite the fact that I was in advanced classes, I still did not get as much work as I do now. Then again that was middle school and it does not get easier as you go. So far high school has been a good experience. I'm glad I chose CAS courses because it gave me a heads up for what to expect for the next three years of my life, then college… I'm also glad about this decision because it forces me to be serious about my work and try my best to stay on top of things. It also makes me realize that I should appreciate all of the people in my life trying to help me get a good education: my teachers, most definitely my parents, as well as my friends. ONLY you can decide who you choose to hang with; I chose a "clique" that I wanted to be in  and that separates themselves from negative activity and they have their minds made up on making smart choices. They have good reputations and plan on keeping it that way; my friends too take CAS courses (advanced classes) to be in a classroom where we can focus on the content and instruction. If I could change anything that I did it would more than likely be to stop procrastinating. Every time I have a project due within a month I still get it done the weekend prior to the due date. With that being said, I would try managing my time better. This year I was on the swim team and I tried softball, which was a total bust, but playing sports did not cloud my vision or distract me from my priorities. I also had free time and found myself busy on the weekends hanging with friends, but I still got assignments done; focusing is important because it is only going to get harder. I would advise incoming freshmen  to follow the  same advise I'm giving myself: use your time wisely. Study as often as you can because it will certainly hurt your grades if you do not. High school, at least form my experience, is a big shift from middle school. To some extent it depends on what middle school you attended because every curriculum can be different, but if you know what kind of student you are and you get all of your work done then your freshman year of high school will be a breeze. I wish all of the freshmen that may be reading this good luck, and I hope my advice can assist you in some way!

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9th Grade Trip to Carlow University with YMAP Posted: 10 May 2015 06:43 PM PDT Ms. McCafferty's 9th graders got the chance to go to Carlow University with YMAP to present their projects. YMAP is a year-long program in which students can make a change in their school or community. Students get together with each other and break up into groups after they have decided what they want to do. This project empowers teens to stick up for what they want. There are usually a few students from Carlow who help us with our projects. Students get to express what they think can change. This year's 9th graders are trying to improve many facets of the Obama experience. At first, a lot of the 9th graders in my class underestimated YMAP, thinking that the program was uninspiring. However. as we went along in the school year, we gained experience and saw YMAP as an instrument for change. We got to interview people, work as a group, and learn skills we will never forget. The 9th grade class used the opportunity to work with people we might have never gotten the opportunity to collaborate with otherwise. The three participating schools who met up at Carlow were Brashear high school, Obama Academy and Wilkinsburg high school. Each group presented their project and talked about what they want to change and the logistics of executing their project. We were shown videos, cataloging what previous students that were in YMAP accomplished. While the project started as a one year opportunity in physics class, we intend to continue working on it after leaving the 9th grade. In short, YMAP encouraged us to talk about what we want as students. Obama Academy was represented by all three of Ms. McCafferty's classes: a total of five groups. Brashear and Wilkinsburg each had one group. Each of our groups wanted to change something that dealt with the school. C.O.L.O.R.S. (Creating Outstanding Lockers, Outside spaces and Rooms at School) wanted to change the look of our school. They want to repaint the locker with Obama's school colors—so as to differentiate the school from Peabody because lots of adults still recognize the school as Peabody and not Obama. Obamanary Arts wanted to get Food Revolution to open up to more freshmen and  sophomores. They currently have mostly juniors and seniors. We interviewed Asha and Simon, two members of Food Revolution. They talked to us about what they do in Food Revolution. We also talked to Alaina Webber and she said that she would like to see more sophomores and freshmen in the club. For Food Revolution day, Jaylynn Brown, Robin Jones and myself will be there talking about what we did for our project. T.R.T (Tutoring Resource Time) wanted to get tutoring time during QRT with college students who need the volunteering time. T.R.T. believes that if Obama implemented this, a lot of students who are failing or don't have good grades, will start to improve academically in addition to gaining other skills. Margot Allison, Joseph Moore and Timothy Underwood Jr. stated that this will benefit both high school students and college students. The only person who showed up to the YMAP convention from Building Character was Russell Harris. He explained very well what the group is trying to accomplish. The group's goal is to get more males and females athletic and fit. The boys, Russell, Gerald Ferguson, Ernesto and Sergio Castillo, Dionte Vickers and a few others would help the boys. They are looking for girls in our school to help the females get in fit. Then the students would run the program. Russell explained that they talked to a few people and that their views were broadened after they learned what it would take achieve their goals. M.C.D. (More Club Days) wanted the school to, well, have more club days. They said that clubs only meet once a week and students would benefit from larger portions of club time. YAG (Youth & Government), is a popular club that  only gets to meet once a week. The students pitching M.C.D. believe that they should be able to meet more in order to get ready for Harrisburg. Other clubs, like The French club, would need more days to get ready for events like Mardi Gras. They were explaining that all of the clubs would benefit from having more days that they get to meet. Their position is that all of the clubs could benefit from this in their own way.   I was in Obamanary Arts with about ten to fourteen other dedicated students. All of the students who were at the event, in our school and the other schools, were dedicated to their project. Throughout the school year we learned to speak for ourselves and how to lead. Ben, Chanessa, Radayah, Breiona, Teddi and Rachel were some of the people that Obama students worked with. They helped us throughout our project when we needed it. Ms. McCafferty also helped us a little and kept our tri-fold boards in her room for us. As YMAP students, we are now leaders. We stood up for what we wanted and made our project based on that. Our leadership will take us to places unknown but we are thankful to have had this chance to take these improvements into our own hands.

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Swimming and Water Polo Coach, Schenley High School, Pittsburgh, PA
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Movies at Flagstaff Hill this summer. Lots of sports flicks.

June 7	The Sandlot (PG)
June 10	Million Dollar Arm (PG) CONCERT: Shinizyn
June 14	Maleficent (PG)
June 17	The Refugees of Shangri-La (NR) CONCERT: Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo
June 21	The Hundred-Foot Journey
June 24	The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies CONCERT: Bobby Short Band
June 28	The Boxtrolls (PG)
July 1	The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13)  CONCERT: Gypsy Jazz Trio
July 5	Cantinflas (PG)
July 8	Cesar Chavez (PG) CONCERT: L'Lamint
July 12	The Lego Movie (PG)
July 15	X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) CONCERT:  Muddy Kreek Blues Band
July 19	The Wizard of Oz (NR)
July 22	Godzilla (PG-13) CONCERT:  Center Stage Band
July 26	Big Hero 6 (PG)
July 29	The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (PG-13) CONCERT: Justin Fabus Band
August 2	Earth to Echo (PG)
August 5	Interstellar(PG-13) CONCERT: Bridgetter Perdue
August 9	When the Game Stands Tall (PG)
August 12	Selma (PG-13) CONCERT: Maria Wilson Music
August 16	The Princess and the Frog (G)
August 19	Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG-13) CONCERT: The Grid
August 23	McFarland, USA (PG)
August 26	Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)

Fwd: 90 Employers and Trade Organizations-June 4th Job Fair-PLEASE FORWARD

 

The below paragraph on the June 4th Job Fair would be great info to insert into a church bulletin, place on a website, and forward out by any manner possible.   Attached is a copy of the of the full event flyer.

ALERT TO JOB SEEKERS- JUNE 4TH JOB FAIR

 

On Thursday, June 4^th more than 90 employers will fill the event halls of Eastminster Presbyterian Church at 250 N. Highland Avenue in East Liberty for the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center's Annual Job Fair. Attendees will be able to fully engage prestigious employers such as UPMC, PNC Bank, and ALDI from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Trade organizations and educational organizations such as CCAC, the Builders Guild, Wendy's and Pittsburgh Job Corps will also be present. Veterans, youth in foster care, and individuals with background issues will receive early entry to the job fair at 2:00  p.m.  For a complete listing of employers, visit www.enecpittsburgh.org.

 

ENEC 2015 Annual Job

 

 

 

Fair

 

 

Over 90 Employers!

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June 4th, 2015

Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center Job Fair

-Free to All-

Thursday June 4^th, 2015

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Early entry for Veterans, 18-21 FosterCare Youth, and Adults with background challenges ----- 

 

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  all welcome.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Avenue in East Liberty

(across from the East Liberty Home Depot)

 

For more information call Rick Flanagan at 412-362-8580.

 

Employers and Organizations in

 

 

 Attendance:

 

AARP ● Allegheny Health Network ● Department of Veteran Affairs/Vocational Services ● ManorCare ● City of Pittsburgh ● Port Authority of Allegheny County ● ALDI ● PNC● Green Mountain Energy ● Walmart ● UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield/Garfield Family Health Center ● Allegheny County CISP Program ● University of Pittsburgh ● Allegheny Intermediate Unit ● UPMC ● City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations ● Allegheny Valley Bank● Elite Marketing Group/Safelink ● Alorica ● Pittsburgh Career Institute ● AmeriCare Staffing● Star Transportation ● NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania ● Bidwell Training Center ● Uber ● Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services ● Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania ● Duquense University ● CCAC ● Citizens Bank ● CLASS ● Clean Water Action ● CommuteInfo● IronWorkers Apprenticeship Program ● Public Allies ● Coro ● Dollar Bank ● Edward Marc Brands ● Love, Respect and Care Home Health ● Fifth Third Bank ● InVision Human Services ● Goodwill of S.W. PA ● Pittsburgh Job Corps ● Mistick Construction ● The Omni William Penn Hotel ● PHEAA ● First Commonwealth Bank ● Iron City Workplace Services ● Life's Work of Western PA ● Enroll America ● Lots & Lots of Tots Childcare ● US Army ● The Village at Pennwood ● State Farm ● Allegiance Staffing ● The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation ● Prudential Financials ● Presbyterian SeniorCare ● Schenley Gardens ● Securitas Security Services, USA, Inc. ● Manpower ● Garfield Jubilee Association ● Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ● YMCA Homewood ● Housing Authority, City of Pittsburgh ● Tri-State Petroleum Corp. ● DialAmerica ● PA W omen Work ● Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh ● US Liner ● Small Seeds Development Inc. ● LGC Associates ● Superior Home Care ● Western PA Operating Engineers ● Burgatory ● Cement Masons  ● Wendy's

AND MANY MORE!!    

We hope to see you there!

Supported by grants from BNY Mellon, City of Pittsburgh, and Neighborhood Allies

 

 

Determination

Fwd: Instructor Class Schedule/AEDs/How To Videos

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From: Hennessy, Ann J. <Ann.Hennessy@redcross.org>
Subject: Instructor Class Schedule/AEDs/How To Videos

Instructor Classes for New First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors: 

SWPA Chapter Office, 2801 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222  

May 28 AND May 29, 9 am – 4 pm

July 8 AND July 15, 9 am – 4 pm

July 27 AND August 3, 9 am – 4 pm

August 10 AND August 17, 9 am – 4 pm

August 19 AND August 26, 9 am – 4 pm

 

Cost of the class is now ONLY $250 (includes instructor materials – DVD, instructor and participant manuals and reference cards.)   Instructor candidates must possess a current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and/or AED certification(s) or the equivalent.

 

Please keep in mind that any eligible participant that is not a current Red Cross Instructor will need to complete the online orientation to the American Red Cross prior to the course start date.  This orientation can be found at http://www.redcross.org/support/volunteer/getting-started and candidates should complete all 4 modules:  History, Foundations, Key Services, and Our Commitments.

To register, call 1-800-733-2767 option 3 OR visit www.redcross.org.

·         Click on "Training & Certification"

 

Please also keep in mind that we sell AEDs as another way for the Red Cross to provide for those families in need within our community.   So when it's time to purchase or upgrade your AED please call or email me.  Different types of AEDs are available, but all are similar to operate and have some common features, such as electrode pads, voice prompts, visual displays and/or lighted buttons to guide the responder through the steps of the AED

 

If you do not have any employees interested in becoming a Red Cross Certified Instructor or do not need an AED, would you please consider forwarding this email to a business associate at another company or pass on a contact phone/e-mail so I could contact directly.  This small gesture could help us reach our revenue goals and prepare for future disasters.   

 

Existing Red Cross Instructors:  Click on the Instructor Tools Tab at www.instructorscorner.org and check out the new "How To Videos" for information on entering course records through the AP Portal, accessing your instructor certifications and there's an overview of www.instructorscorner.org.

 

The Red Cross is committed to helping Authorized Providers by offering the highest quality training possible so please call or email me if you have any questions.  Thank you for your support and consideration. 

 

Ann

 

Ann Hennessy

Sales Representative, Preparedness, Health and Safety Services

 

American Red Cross

Western PA Territory

2801 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 439-9958

Ann.Hennessy@redcross.org

 

AEDs save lives! Are you AED ready?

 

Fwd: URBAN YOUTH & Joblessness, plus spectator support -- and SHOUT!

Hi Friends of Peace and Justice:

Youth behaviors and urban joblessness is getting some attention with recent events in Baltimore.

In Pittsburgh, we've been working hard to get kids, ages 14-21, to apply for an expanded city and county summer job program, 2015's Earn & Learn. 

Today at 6 pm, April 30, 2015 is the DEADLINE for applications.

Rush into 5321 Penn Ave in Garfield with the application, and other documents such as birth certificates, SS card, proof of address and pay stubs / benefits documentation. If the household income is BELOW a certain ceiling, a shot at a job for 20 hours per week job, at $7.25 an hour for 6 weeks is possible. 

Meanwhile, they play a major-league baseball game to an empty stadium. Humm...

To support the YOUTH beyond jobs, SHOW up when they PERFORM for the good. 

EVERYONE in Pittsburgh should go to the Obama Academy's high school musical, showing at 8 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 30, May 1, 2, 2015. Tickets at the door. It is called "Shout" and has music from the '60s and '70s. The singing, dancing and TALENT is INSPIRING. Amazing. You'll be thrilled and so entertained. Even if you have younger kids or have no connection to the school, you'll LOVE the show. 

If you can't go to the show in any of the next three days, then consider going to a local high school baseball game, softball game, or a boys HS volleyball playoff game. Also, on Friday, May 15, is Pittsburgh Public Schools TAKE A FATHER to SCHOOL DAY. Check out those schedules. Lend a hand.

Finally, we are still playing adult, community water polo on Friday nights at the Thelma Lovette YMCA on Centre Ave in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Drop in after 5 pm. Swim some laps. Join in the fun.

Thanks for the consideration and all you do for our youth.

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Mark Rauterkus       Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com    
PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim and Water Polo Camp Head Coach

Varsity Boys Swim Coach, Pittsburgh Obama Academy

Head Water Polo Coach, Carnegie Mellon University Women's Club Team
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team

http://Rauterkus.blogspot.com
http://FixPA.wikia.com
http://CLOH.wikia.com
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Fwd: Teen Summer Job Application Deadline NOW!--Looking for Job Fair Employers

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Date: Apr 27, 2015 12:34 PM
Subject: Teen Summer Job Application Deadline NOW!--Looking for Job Fair Employers
To: <rflanag@aol.com>
Cc:

Deadline for 14 to 21 year olds summer job applications is at 6 pm on Thursday, April 30th at 6 pm.

 

See attached application for more details.

 

On June 4th the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center will be having its annual job fair. Over 1,700 attended last year.

 

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Articles in the school newspaper on TWO fun spring events, YAG and the OBAMA Drama Musical.

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Opening Night at the Musical Posted: 26 Apr 2015 05:35 AM PDT April 23, 2015 was the opening night of the musical SHOUT. I had to interview Jasmine Deakings because I was completely fascinated about how she was explaining how good the show would be. After all the months and weekends of practice, it all turned out to be a success. Keshya Jones: How did you prepare yourself for the opening night? Jasmine Deakings: Preparation for opening night is always nerve racking, but it is extremely exciting as well. After making sure that both my makeup and hair was 60s and mod, I said a prayer for myself and my cast, hoping for a night of success after all the hard work and dedication we put in. KJ: Where you nervous before the show? JB: My nerves were all over the place! They were on an all-time high because the cast was majority freshmen and I was hoping that the audience didn't shake them up. However, the audience did the exact opposite! Everyone did great.  KJ: What was your role in the musical? JB: I played the role Penelope, blue girl's partner and I was a member of the ensemble as well. KJ: What was your best experience while working in the musical? JB: My best experience in the musical was having the opportunity to be student director and watch the show come together. It was great to meet such a new and different people and create friendships as well. I learned to love everyone in my cast very much and they are more like family. KJ: Did you feel stressed while being a student director and being in the play yourself? JB: Yes, yes, yes! The second Ms. McKrell made me student director, the pressure was on. Being student director means tons of responsibility. Ms. McKrell was extremely hard on me, but I knew that it was only because she saw the leader in me. In the end, all of the stress, blood, sweat and tears were worth it. I wouldn't trade my cast or this experience for the world. KJ: As a senior, how do you feel as this being your last year in the musical? JB: I could write an entire essay on how I feel about this being my last year in the musical. Being a senior in the musical is a bittersweet feeling. Like I finally made it, but at the same time I know I will never have another experience like this. Ms. McKrell was an amazing director, mentor and role model. She taught me so much about myself and life in general. Theater has been an overall life changing experience for me. Musical taught me the definition of leadership, dedication and hard work.     After interviewing Jasmine Deakings I noticed that she was extremely happy answering the questions. But she was also sad about being a senior and this being her last time in the musical. As I watched how she was in the musical and directed it, I was amazed how it turned out. The crowd loved it and so did I. As Jasmine moves on to college, I wish her the best of luck on her upcoming years!

YAG in Harrisburg Posted: 26 Apr 2015 05:25 AM PDT "The next bill on the calendar is bill number 794. Will the clerk please read the title and purpose of the bill?" "The bill title is 'Internet for All Act.' The purpose of the bill is to provide everyone with free internet." "Is bill sponsor present? The sponsor is now recognized for a 2 minute sponsorship speech." For three days, this is how the chamber sessions started. There is a club at Obama nicknamed YAG that stands for Youth and Government. Throughout the year, the club has held meetings learning Parliamentary Procedure, how to write briefs (for those in Judicial) and what to expect at model. There were two earlier meetings where all delegations on the western side of Pennsylvania met. The first one was elections. We elected Committee Chairs for the senate and house. They run the committee meetings where bills are first debated. There were also elections for justices, gold lt. governor, and editor in chief. The next meeting was in preparation for the trip to Harrisburg. There we edited our bills, revised briefs, and learned our tasks in the model government. On Thursday, we actually left for Harrisburg. People in leadership positions or in press got off the bus at the hotel, and the rest of us traveled to Gettysburg. There we watched a movie outlining the Civil War, and the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg. Then we took a tour of the battlegrounds and stopped at some monuments for pictures and a brief history. When we got to some cannons, we stopped and our tour guide explained how the process of loading a cannon. The freshmen were a group and we were able to imaginarily load the cannon in 17 seconds. The juniors challenged us and came close with 18 seconds. After we arrived back at the hotel, we had a bit of time to unpack and then we had to get ready to go downstairs to get our schedules for the next three days. Everyone gets a bill book that includes everybody's schedule and location in the capitol building. We then broke off into Blue and Gold House and the Senate split into majority and minority parties. Senators voted for party leader, party whip and secretary. The Gold Senate had a few leaders from Obama delegation. Ian Thomas was majority party secretary, Jordon Picone was the chaplain, I- Lucy Pearsall- Finch was the secretary and Lainey Newman was the Gold Lt. Governor! She was in charge of the entire gold senate consisting of mostly first year members. The first day was a little hectic. We spent the entire day in the capitol building. GORGEOUS! a little confusing but that was very much ok. All the returning members who for the most part knew the layout were very helpful with giving directions. The legislators were in and out of senate and house chambers and committee meetings. Everyone was trying to get there bill passed. Some were able to get there bill through both chambers and signed by the governor! The days were long, and each night when we finally got back to our rooms, there was a bit of planning for the next night. Sleep was limited but the hotel beds were comfy! Saturday night was the Gov Ball. Everyone got dressed up and looking cute!! We listened to a couple speeches and awards were given to some advisors. After that, a bunch of us went out and played a slightly intense game of Apples to Apples. The last day was elections, awards, and goodbyes. Lainey Newman won Lt. Governor for next year and some from our delegation won best Committee Chair. The bigger positions for next year- Lt. Governor, Speaker of the house and Governor have been chosen for next year. The trip to Harrisburg was a lot of fun. We got to meet people from delegations on the East Side and make friends across the state. I'm looking forward to next year.

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