<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(86, 122, 38); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 13px; "><font size="3" style="font-weight: bold; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;">P</span></font><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;">arenting Matters: Transforming Our Schools and Communities</span></font><br>Saturday, May 3, 2008<br>9:00am - 3:30pm<br>Northwestern High School<br>7000 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD<br>(Near highways 495 and 95)</font><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Presented by The Maryland State Parental Information </span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">and Resource Center (MD PIRC) </span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">In Partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education, the University of Maryland's Engaged University, Prince George's County Public Schools, and other school districts and community organizations</span><br> <br>The evidence is clear. When schools, communities and families work together to support learning, everyone benefits. To that end, a Special Advisory Committee composed of experienced educators, social service professionals, students, community members, and parents have organized a conference to provide families and caregivers in Central and Northern Maryland with the information and strategies they are seeking to ensure their children's success in school and beyond. Child Care and a Kid's Track are also available.<br> <br>Join us and learn how to be your child's best teacher and guide for a lifetime!<br> <br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Featured Speakers:</span> Jolene Ivey - Founder of Mocha Moms, <br>& MD State Delegate; Glenn Ivey - State's Attorney, Prince George's County; and Ana Sol Gutierrez - MD State Delegate <br><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Register now at:</span><a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001inByPUUmZTKgp3UBEvsomBtnbp8PT-6j_PIQhIIk30mdCVHAii6jbInhkEFM-OxkjLiYtRQ49nCwyiNV_vaveep_PL1SxIKkAdWE4rC2bD8w7GqF0Kzi1jvLj61nxc0DMJnpRZs7Si1wgz7tT4OK5A==" linktype="undefined" target="_blank">http://www.mdpirc.org/conference.html#registration</a>. All sessions are first come, first served. To register by phone, please contact Megan Guidrey at 301-657-7742 ext. 111, or by fax, 301-657-8782. <br><br>We would greatly appreciate your sharing this information with your networks of contacts! Thank you very much, and we look forward to seeing you on May 3!<br> <br><br><br><font size="3"><span style=""><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Riverdale Community Health Fair</b></span></font></span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Saturday, May 3, 2008</span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">11:00am-3:00pm</span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Center for Educational Partnership</span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">University of Maryland</span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">6200 Sheridan Street</span><br><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Riverdale, MD 20737</span></font><br><br>The University of Maryland's Engaged University, the School of Public Health and the Department of Public and Community Health are partnering with William Wirt Middle School to present the Riverdale Community Health Fair. Open to the public, the fair will gather together a wealth of health information resources on topics ranging from immunizations, nutrition, diabetes, physical activity, and community violence, among others. Adults and youth can participate in garden tours, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more!<br><br>For more information, contact Genevieve Villamora at 301-405-2285.<br><div> </div></span></body></html>