Gazette
The Volume 1, Issue 7
August 2014
An Arbor Greene CDD Publication
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End of Summer Splash
End of Summer SplashWednesday, August 16- End the summer with a refreshing pool party and pot luck at the Community Center Pools and Snack Shack from 11:00am-2:00pm. Kids can cool off by enjoying pool side games, a dunk tank, inflatable slip and slide, and water battles. We encourage you to bring classic backyard summer dishes for a pot luck style lunch to share with other residents from the community. Sponsored by Mop Frog read more about them on page 13.
DIVE-IN MOVIE. The Lego Movie
August 23 Time: 8:30pm Community Center Pool.. Bring a raft for the pool and perhaps a few extra chairs to secure seating. See page 13. THE OFFICIAL Newsletter OF ARBOR GREENE
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Greetings Arbor Greene Residents, As summer begins to wind down and children head back to school, we want to make sure it is a positive transition. Inside this edition of the Arbor Greene Gazette, you will see helpful articles that will aid in this sometimes stressful time of
Arbor Greene CDD Contacts
the year.
Nathan Clawson, Supervisor, (term ending 11/14)
Seat #1 Avalon
Toby Thomson, Chairman (term ending 11/14)
Seat #2 Avalon
Vacant, Supervisor (term ending 11/16)
Seat # 3
Steve Eckhardt, Supervisor (term ending 11/16)
Seat #4 Enclave
Michael S. Candella, Supervisor (term ending 11/16)
Seat #5 Preserve
Within the community, there is also concern of unsupervised children playing on community streets and on CDD property including playgrounds and the community center facilities. This type of activity is of great concern as the children are in danger of being struck by a vehicle or injured while playing in the common areas or near pools. We need parental assistance in monitoring children to ensure they are kept out of harm’s way. This also includes obeying all traffic signs, lights, and rules within the community and being aware of children that will be on our busy roads and sidewalks. In
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addition, children need to be reminded to respect Arbor Greene CDD and private property and to refrain from littering
Community Manager - Jason Von Merveldt jasonv@arborgreene.com
on and destruction of any property.
Maintenance Manager - Gary Smith gary.smith@arborgreene.com
The Board greatly appreciates your help in this matter.
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Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 813-991-9226, ext. 7, or e-mail jasonv@arborgreene.com. You may also submit comments at
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www.arborgreene.com. For those of you that joined us for the 4th of July Bike Parade and Pool Party, we thank you for your attendance and great feedback, as it was a very eventful afternoon. We hope that you and many others are also able to attend our “End of Summer Splash” event on August 16th from 11am-2pm. This will be a great way for the community to come together before the busy school year begins. Wishing residents, parents, and children of the community a great school year, Jason von Merveldt Community Manager
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ARBOR GREENE REAL ESTATE UPDATE HOMES SOLD IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS
District Engineer Pond Bank Report STORMWATER POND SLOPE EROSION
The slopes of the community’s stormwater ponds are susceptible to erosion due to 1) the normal annual fluctuation of the groundwater conditions between the rainy and dry seasons, 2) point discharges from roof drainage, pool drains, and water conditioners, and 3) lack of vegetation and/or sod. The Community Development District (the “CDD”) performs regular inspections of their ponds to assess their conditions and identify any areas that have eroded or show potential for erosion. We have experienced wet dry seasons over the past three years which has resulted in little fluctuation of the pond water levels and little to no erosion on the pond slopes below the water level has resulted. Point discharges from pools and water conditioners are considered illicit discharges and can significantly damage pond berms and slopes due to the quality of the water, as well as the concentrated flow of water. Roof drainage can also cause berm and slope erosion due to the concentrated flow of water. The CDD requests that residents who have or plan to create such point discharges contact the CDD office to discuss ways to reduce the erosion potential. As well, it is very important for residents to establish and maintain vegetation and/or sod on the pond berms and slopes located on their property so that bare soil does not result in erosion. The District has, over the years, developed a few methods of erosion repair for erosion that occurs on its property, and several erosion repair projects have been put on hold until pond water levels decline normally so that the work is done as efficiently as possible. The CDD hopes the community enjoys the ponds and welcomes everyone to attend the CDD meetings to discuss any pond issues. Tonja L. Stewart, P.E. Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Senior Project Manager CDD Engineer
August Tennis Clinics The following clinics start the week of August 18th: Tuesday 4-5:00pm Junior Champs (young beginners) 5-6:30pm Junior Group 7-8:00pm
Men’s Work-Out
4-5:00pm (young beginners) 5-6:30pm
Junior Champs
Thursday Junior Group
Please call Coach Alan for Ladies Beginners and League Groups at 610-7301. Arbor Greene Tennis Doubles Championships Mark your calendar for the Club Doubles Championship (Men’s and Women’s) Sept 20-21. Play will be held Saturday and Sunday. Teams can be made up of resident-member/ resident-member or resident-member/guest. Format: All teams start in the championship flight then flow to flights A, B, and C depending if you win or lose. Refreshments will be served Sunday during the finals. To enter, or for questions contact Alan at 610-7301. Mark your calendar for the Club Doubles Championship (Men’s and Women’s) Sept 20-21. Play will be held Saturday and Sunday. Teams can be made up of resident-member/ resident-member or resident-member/guest. Format: All teams start in the championship flight then flow to flights A, B, and C depending if you win or lose. Refreshments will be served Sunday during the finals. To enter, or for questions contact Alan at 610-7301.
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impact on the security of AG. This allows our gate security to act as our first line of defense against crime in our community.
“Supporting Our First Line of Defense” Many of us moved to Arbor Greene (AG) for the added security that the gates and guards afford. It’s natural for many of us to become reliant on our gates and guards, believing that they should prevent all crime in our community. Our gates provide a large deterrence to many potential criminals; however, the gates don’t prevent all crime and each of us has an important part to play in this process. At first glance, some of us may feel our gate personnel seem to have an easy job; however, most of us only see these guards for a brief few seconds each day and may not appreciate the challenges they are faced with. Arbor Greene has a high volume of visitors and residents that flow through our Visitor and Resident gates daily. NWA works with our gate personnel periodically to provide feedback to AG leadership regarding gate and security operations. Most residents do their best to follow the rules; approaching the gate at the posted 10 mph or below and ensure they have a working barcode on their vehicle to activate the gate. However, some residents lose sight of these basic rules and are unaware of the problems they unfortunately cause our guards as well as the entire community. A non-working (old or dirty) or non-existent barcode, tailgating too closely to the vehicle ahead of you, or approaching the gate too quickly, may not activate the gate entry arm. During periods of high traffic at the entry gates, this situation can cause a long backup of vehicles in the resident lane as a guard tries to gather the required data from a driver before allowing their entry when a vehicle that hasn’t activated the gate. When the gate is not activated, unfortunately, the reason may also be that a non-resident is trying to enter our community through the resident lane. By ensuring basic rules are followed, we can help to speed operations at the gate and prevent non-residents or potential criminals from improperly gaining access to our community. AG gate guards are also required to verify the identity of residents and visitors between 10 PM and 6 AM, so please be patient and respectful while having your driver’s license ready. This is a security policy no matter how often you or your visitors may have already passed through the gates. Helping our guards follow gate procedures has a positive ARBORE GREENE GAZETTE
Residents who choose not to purchase a barcode at the Community Center/Clubhouse need to remember they are not able to activate the gate through the resident entry lane and must use the visitor lane. The guards are required to gather information on everyone entering the community that doesn’t have an operating AG issued barcode. This helps maintain the basic security of our community. Please remember that following the rules and being supportive of our guards and gate procedures is an important role each of us plays in ensuring this process works. Likewise, if you observe questionable operating procedures at our gates, please pass this information on to the AG community management to ensure our security is properly maintained. Other ways to help maintain our security is, as recommended by the TPD, is to report if you observe suspicious person(s) or activity by immediately calling the Tampa Police Department’s (TPD) Suspicious Activity/NonEmergency line (813-231-6130). However, if you believe a crime is about to occur or has been committed against person(s) or property, then immediately dial 9-1-1. In either case, call the TPD from a safe location and do not confront suspicious person(s). The TPD Dispatcher will ask you questions about the suspect(s) activities, gender, age, race, clothing, height, weight, etc. and suspect(s) vehicle (including make, model, year, color, license plate number, etc.), if any. The TPD uses this data to initially assess the situation and aids them in deciding how rapidly they send or divert TPD units, how many units are dispatched to your location, etc. The TPD asks AG residents to act as their “eyes and ears,” watching for and immediately reporting suspicious activity and crimes. If you would like to receive additional security tips and other relevant information from the TPD, please email us at ArborGreene-NWA@hotmail.com. Joining this email distribution group does not obligate you to any other NWA activity, but should help you and your family to be better informed and more secure, making AG an even better place to live. AG NWA is an all-volunteer run program overseen by the TPD.
Paul and Hally Boucher - Neighborhood Watch Association (NWA) Coordinators
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EVENTS and ACTIVITIES Parent’s Night Out
Enjoy spending time with the family by attending various events at the Arbor Greene Community Center. Take this opportunity to meet new people and to become more involved within the community. Mark your calendar for these welcoming events at Arbor Greene! All events will take place at the community center unless otherwise noted.
Friday, August 8- From 6:30-10:00pm children ages 5 and up are welcome to attend a fun evening of games, activities, and pizza, while parents are able to enjoy an evening out! Certified coaches from PROtential Sports will be here to watch your children and keep them busy with a variety of organized activities. Register your child(ren) by calling the community center at 813-991-9226 (ext. 3) or by stopping by the Club Attendant office. $10 per child. RSVP by August 4th, as we need a minimum of 5 children to attend.
End of Summer Splash Wednesday, August 16- End the summer with a refreshing pool party and pot luck at the Community Center Pools and Snack Shack from 11:00am-2:00pm. Kids can cool off by enjoying pool side games, a dunk tank, inflatable slip and slide, and water battles. We encourage you to bring classic backyard summer dishes for a pot luck style lunch to share with other residents from the community.
Dive-in Movie
Saturday, August 23- Enjoy “The Lego Movie” at the Community Center pool with the whole family. Starting at 7:00 we will have the Snack Shack open for pizza, popcorn, snacks, and family fun. Showtime at 8:30pm. Bring a raft for the pool and perhaps a few extra for additional seating. You may pre-register at the Snack Shack a seating is limited (proof of residency is required).
Women’s Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, August 27- The Ladies of Arbor Greene are invited to attend a social gathering from 6:30-8:00pm in the Gathering Room. Bring your own wine, cheese, and other snacks to help wind down after a busy month. *Event is for residents over the age of 21.
Blood Drive
Saturday, August 30- Help out Oneblood and donate blood at the Arbor Greene Community Center from 11:00- 4:00pm. All donors receive 2 MOVIE TICKETS and a free wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening! Make an appointment online at www.oneblooddonor.org and use the sponsor code #N0712. PROtential Sports After-School Program PROtential Sports offers an after-school program at the Arbor Greene community center, starting when school is back in session. Your child will be picked up at local schools and brought to the club house in the afternoon. The cost is $58 weekly and an optional study hall tutoring session offered for $5 extra per month. 2-3 sports per day are also offered which may include: basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball and more! To register, or for more information please contact PROtential sports at 813-843-9460 or visit their website at www.protentialsports.com.
Book Club September 15- All are invited, without reservation to join the Book Club in the Gathering Room at 7:00 pm. Please contact Diane Wheeler at 813-994-9262 if you are interested. (Next event October 20.) Swimming Lessons If you are interested in getting your child involved in swimming lessons or swim team, please contact Julia Lamb at 813-240-9428 for more information. For Infant Swim Resource lessons, please contact Emma Grymbal at 813-748-6142. Tennis Lessons If you or your child are interested in tennis lessons, please contact Alan Williams at 813-610-7301. Zumba Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00am, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm in the Aerobics room at the Community Center. Are you ready to dance yourself into shape? Lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape with Zumba. It’s easy to do and lots of fun. For more information contact Maugie Blasini at 813-732-7011
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Personal Training Contact Davida Constant at 813-240-1375 for more information. Bunco Contact Carol Traska at 813-994-7312 for more information. Kendo Fridays at 6:00pm in the Aerobics room at the community center. Email Singmin at sugminro@yahoo.com for more information. Yoga Mondays at 6:00pm in the Aerobics room at the Community Center. For more information, contact Ruben Vazquez 727-7713612. Meditation Mondays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 10:00am in the Aerboics room at the Community Center. For more information, contact Jeremy Williams at 813-528-6285. Mindfulness Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Aerobics room at the Community Center. For more information, contact Jeremy Williams at 813-5286265. Continue to visit www.arborgreene.com for updated happenings throughout the community! Also, if you would like to receive email updates, please send an email to jasonv@arborgreene.com and you will be added to the distribution list.
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Dive-In Movie, August 23, Community Center Pool Sponsored by Great Florida Insurance Showtime at 8:30pm Popcorn, pizza and family activities before the movie starting at 7:00pm. Bring a raft for the pool and a few extra chairs for seating. Seating is limited. Pre register at the Snack Shack (proof of residency is required) ARBORE GREENE GAZETTE
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Blood Drive Information Saturday, August 30- Help out Oneblood and donate at the Arbor Greene Community Center from 11:004:00pm. All donors receive 2 MOVIE TICKETS and a free wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening! Make an appointment online at www.oneblooddonor.org and use the sponsor code #N0712. We are hoping to exceed our last turnout of 20 donors, which helped save up to 60 lives!!!
The Arbor Greene Book Club
will meet to discuss the books identified beside each date. We meet in the Gathering Room at 7:00 pm, the third Monday of each month with the exception of July and August, we skip these two months each summer. All are invited, without reservation. Point of contact is Diane Wheeler, 813 994-9262. September 15, 2014 The Glass Room by Simon Mawer October 20, 2014 The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker November 17, 2014 The Flamboya Tree by Clara Kelly December 15, 2014 The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown January 19, 2015 City of Thieves by David Benioff February 16, 2015 The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood March 16, 2015 Shadow in Serenity by Terri Blackstock April 20, 2014 The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
Florida Tax Free Weekend – August 1-3rd
Legislation was passed to create a 3-day sales tax holiday that will begin at 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2014, and end at midnight, Sunday, August 3, 2014. During this period, no Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected on sales of clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $100 or less per item, on certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item, and on the first $750 of the sales price for computers and certain computer-related accessories when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. If you have any questions about what counts and what doesn't, refer to Florida’s Department of Revenue website www.myflorida.com/dor for a list of tax exempt items.
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Greetings from your Homeowner’s Association! Arbor Greene HOA Contacts Arbor Green HOA Board of Directors Judith Swartz, President (2016) Parkview Paul Boucher, Vice President (2015) Parkview Partricia Chung, Treasurer (2016) Enclave Sheryl Greenlee, Secretary (2016) Parkview Charlie Watt, Director (2016) Devonshire Gene Fauquier, Director (2015) Parkview Tricia Argabrite, Director (2015) Heather Sound Greenacre Properties, Inc. 600-1100 ext. 163 Mark Eary-meary@greenacreproperties.com
Devonshire HOA Board of Directors Stuart Marofsky, President Kate Nidasio, Vice President Joe Ciccarello, Secretary Robert Henning, Treasurer Melody Peterson, Board Member at Large Wil Alvarez, Unique Property Services. 879-1139 walvarez@uniquepropertyservices.com
Carriage Home HOA Board of Directors Bruce Metts, Board of Directors Bob Winter, Board of Directors Laurie Dykeman, Board of Directors Paul Gannon, Board of Directors Melissa Fort, Community Manager Rizzetta & Company 813-933-5571, mfort@rizzetta.com All planned changes to the exterior of your home must be submitted to the Design Review Board (DRB) via Alteration Application. And DRB approval must be obtained before any work is begun. All Arbor Greene HOA documents and forms can be found on-line at www.greenacreproperties.com. Click the “resident Login” link at the top of the page to sign in. It is each homeowners responsibility to know what is covered in the Declaration of Covenants (Deed Restrictions) and Design Review Board Standards. A friendly reminder… please be sure to pick up after your pet. According to the Hillsborough County Municipal code Sec. 6-32. Animal waste removal must be removed.
In our June meeting, the Homeowner’s Association board voted unanimously to implement a new program called “Property of the Quarter”. We hope to have the program underway by the end of summer. Each quarter, the board and our property management company, Greenacre, will be searching the community high and low looking for that one property which stands out. All residents have to do to qualify is to continue to maintain your property according to the covenants of the community. How easy can that be? The quarterly winner will be recognized in the Homeowner’s Association article in the Gazette. Although it is a great recognition to be property of the quarter, the board will contact the winners before publishing any names. We want to abide by any wishes for privacy by the homeowners. In order to become property of the quarter you cannot have any outstanding violations. One of the most common violations is Trash Cans. Let’s talk trash, may we? Arbor Greene trash pickup days are Monday and Thursday. Recycling and yard waste pickup is on Thursday. Based on city rules and regulation, your receptacles should be placed curbside after sunset the night before and must be removed by sunset the day of pickup. Your trash and recycling receptacles must be stored out of view from the road. Residents may not know this but smaller receptacles are available for both trash and recycling. Any resident can call our servicer, Republic Services at 813-265-0292, and request a smaller receptacle. Republic Services will charge a fee of $30 for each exchanged bin. Our current receptacles for trash and recycling are 96 and 65 gallons respectively. If requesting a smaller receptacle residents have a choice of 65 or 35 gallons for trash and 35 gallons for recycling. The Homeowners Association and Design Review boards are working hard to help make our community a great place to live. If you want to volunteer or have any suggestions for betterment of the community please come join a meeting and let us know your ideas. Judith Swartz HOA Board President
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Frequently asked questions about public schools. Do I have to apply to my attendance area school? Families do not need to complete a Hillsborough Choice application for their child to attend their attendance area school. Please contact the school directly for registration information. Is there any advantage to applying early in the application period for a magnet program? No. Applications are not processed on a first-come first-served basis. All elementary and middle school magnet applications received during the application period are entered into the computer lottery. All magnet high school applications are entered into a database for each program. Parents or guardians may submit an application at any time during open application periods. Is there any advantage to applying early in the application period for a School Choice or Career & Technical Education program? No. Applications are not processed on a first-come firstserved basis. All Career & Technical Education applications and School Choice applications received during the application period are entered into thecomputer lottery. Parents or guardians may submit an application at any time during open application periods. If my child is at his current school on a Magnet or School Choice placement and I want him to continue attending this school, do we have to reapply? No. Families do not have to reapply for a Magnet or School Choice placement each year. Students currently attending a Magnet school will be asked to complete an Intent to Return form provided by the school. What is the difference between Hillsborough Choice and School Choice?Hillsborough Choice includes all choice options. School Choice provides parents and legal guardians with children entering grades K-11 the opportunity to choose three nonmagnet schools or Career & Technical Education programs. Parents may choose from a list of schools with space available. Can my child automatically attend the elementary or middle magnet school in my neighborhood? No. All incoming students must apply using a paper application. What age does my child have to be to enter kindergarten? Children who are five years of age on or before September 1, 2014, may apply for kindergarten School Choice. These students must complete a paper application. If my child is in Headstart and will be attending kindergarten next year, can I apply for a School Choice online? No. Families must complete and submit a paper application for students entering kindergarten. Can families apply to both a magnet program and School Choice? Yes, however, once a student accepts a seat at a school, all other options become invalid. Can I apply to a school that is out of the region in which I live? Yes. Hillsborough Choice Options will allow families the flexibility to choose schools throughout the district with space available. However, transportation is not provided to schools outside of one's region. Who can apply for a Magnet School for 2014-2015?* Families living in Hillsborough County * All students entering kindergarten through ninth grade * Current 9th, 10th & 11th grade students may apply for some magnet high school programs.
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Can I apply to a school that is overcrowded? Yes. You can apply to an overcrowded school through a Choice Hardship. However, you must provide documentation of a hardship. Transportation is not provided. Can incoming 12th graders apply for School Choice? No. Incoming seniors must apply through Choice Hardship. Can families apply for a magnet program, School Choice, and Choice Hardship? No. If School Choice and magnet selections are made, a Choice Hardship will not be reviewed. How do I apply for a magnet program or School Choice? Students currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School may apply online. Students not currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School must complete and submit a paper application. Click herefor specific application period dates. How does the writing sample work in order to apply to high school magnet programs? The Hillsborough Writes Essay administered in the 8th grade language arts class in November, is the official writing sample for students currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School. Students who are enrolled in a charter school, private school, home school, or not a Hillsborough County Public School must attend one of the writing sessions. Students must attend only ONE writing session in order to apply to any or all high school programs. How do I apply to a Career & Technical Education Program? Complete the Career & Technical portion of the All-in-One application. How are magnet students selected? Selection for elementary or middle magnet schools is done via computer. High school magnet programs require criteria specific to each school and include writing scores, grades, test scores, and/or auditions. How will I be notified of my child's assignment? You will be notified via U.S. Mail. Results from the first elementary application period will be mailed in March. Results from the second middle and high application period will be mailed mid-May. Notification will be mailed to the address specified on the application. If you are offered a seat at one of your choices, you will have the opportunity to accept or decline the offer. Do I have to confirm my magnet or School Choice offer? Yes. Failure to accept the offer will result in losing the seat offered. How can I accept or decline my magnet or School Choice offer? You can accept or decline by returning the letter you receive via U.S. Mail or by responding online. Can ESE students participate in Hillsborough Choice options? Yes. ESE students can participate in Hillsborough Choice Options during each lottery. What are my transportation options for School Choice? Transportation will be provided to students within an identified area. This may involve hubs at specific school sites within a designated area. Is transportation provided to magnet schools? Transportation is provided to all magnet themes, with the following exceptions:
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Kindergarten students must be accompanied by an older sibling, who lives at the same address and attends the same school, to be eligible for magnet transportation
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Transportation is not provided to Rampello Downtown Partnership k-8 School
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Transportation is not provided if the student lives within two miles of the school
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In some cases, transportation may be limited
For more information please visit www3.sdhc.k12.fl.us/.../faq.asp
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Preventing Violence in our schools
· Student attendance is one of the most important factors to improve learning. Attendance on the first day and you are on your way to perfect attendance. Any student who has 98% or higher student attendance for the entire year should do well.
Tips for preventing violence in our schools, things parents, students and the community can do to help prevent violence.
· Be on time, being tardy cuts into learning time. Employers expect their employees to be on time, so do teachers. · Be ready to learn- this means have a good night’s sleep - at least 8 hours. This includes teenagers. Have a good breakfast which is the most important meal of the day. · Dinner is also an important meal when the family eats together. This is a great time to talk about what is going on at school. Students should be ready for the question “What did you learn or do in school?” Parents should not be satisfied with “Nothing”. · Homework is important for student success and most nights there will be homework. Each family has to find a time, place and way to ensure homework is done well. Doing homework while watching TV just does not work. · Reading is the most important skill for success in school and life. Each family should set aside some time for children to read. Visiting the library together is a great family activity. Research documents that every student should read at least 25 books every year, besides textbooks. Reading 25 books a year helps students increase their vocabulary and to be able to be successful on the next grade level. · Know the rules of the school and each classroom and follow them. This is part of being a good student. Parents should support these rules with their children. Students, who do not behave or follow the rules, will have some disciplinary action which may involve losing a privilege, punishment, or receiving detention. This is as much a part of learning as book studies. Support the teachers and principals. · Communicate with teachers. Do not let questions or problems fester. Teachers are on your side, they need to know what your concerns are so they can help you. · Eventually, nearly all issues have to be resolved by the teacher, counselor, or coach. Start there and then talk with a principal if needed. · Learning is fun! Celebrate your student's every success and attend school activities to express your support while enjoying the observation of your child's achievements.
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PARENTS Talk with your child and make them aware of good safety practices - listen to your child and use every chance you have to talk with him/her about violence prevention (in the car, at dinner) be a good role model for your child and handle your own anger and problem solving issues positively. They learn by your example, not just what you tell them. Be aware of your child's location and where he or she "hangs out" and with whom - - tell your child to tell the School Resource Officer, a teacher, or an administrator if he or she has seen a weapon at school or suspects that there is one - - let teachers/school administrators know when something critical is going on in your child's life away from school! - - review school rules with your child - - if your child uses violent behavior to express anger or frustration seek help for him/ her. - - Get actively involved in your child's life from kindergarten to graduation. Attend parent/teacher conferences, join him/her in sporting events, or help him/her in sporting events, or help him/her with homework. Keep all weapons under lock and key and out of reach of your child. STUDENTS · Maintain open lines of communication with your parents. Know that it is alright to tell them there is or may be a danger at your school. · Break the code of silence. Let others know if someone has threatened violence or suicide, has a weapon, or has experienced violence. · Stop and think before you act. Make good choices. Give yourself a "time out" if needed. · Let school administrators, teachers or School Resource Officers know of potential problems/dangers at school. Tell someone if you see a classmate with a firearm, a knife, or any other weapon. · Take responsibility for your actions and use peer pressure to influence others positively. COMMUNITY · Be observant and report crime or suspicious activity wherever you see it in your community. · Catch children being good and reward positive decision making wherever you observe it. · Contact authorities when you see underage child on the street during school hours. · Support school initiatives that suspend or expel youth that commit violent acts. · Volunteer to work in your school and ask how you can become involved in ways you can help children understand school violence prevention and the importance of education. · Volunteer is assist in developing programs that support nonviolence through your business or as a private citizen. 21
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