Repaying Student Loans Held by the U.S. Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/repaying.html

After you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment,
you have six or nine months before you begin repayment. You will
receive information about repayment and will be notified by your loan
provider of the date loan repayment begins.

Addressing Your Defaulted Student Loan

If you default on your student loan, the maturity date of each
promissory note is accelerated making payment in full immediately due,
and you are no longer eligible for any type of deferment or
forbearance. Continued failure to repay a loan in default may lead to
several negative consequences for you over the long-term including
having your wages garnished, your Federal income tax withheld, and
losing your eligibility for other federal loans like FHA or VA.

However, there are now more ways than ever before to repay your
defaulted student loan and certain programs can even remove your loan
from its defaulted status. Determining which repayment option that is
right for you depends on what your objective is.

"I want to pay my defaulted student loan in monthly payments that are
affordable to me."

     * All guaranty agencies and the U.S. Department of Education
(Department) will accept regular monthly payments that are both
reasonable to the agency and affordable to you. You should call us at
1-800-621-3115 and one of our customer service representatives will
assist you with determining a repayment amount that is right for you.

"I want to reestablish my eligibility for additional federal student
aid and go back to school."

     * Please see Going Back to School for more information on this topic.

"I'm applying for a HUD (FHA) or VA loan and I don't qualify because
of my defaulted student loan."

     * Your options for reinstating your eligibility to receive a HUD
(FHA) or VA loan are: repay or satisfy the loan in full;  consolidate
your loan through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) loan
consolidation program or the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
(Direct Loan Program); or rehabilitate your loan through our loan
rehabilitation program. Since defaulted student loans have no statute
of limitations for enforceability, you would remain ineligible to
receive a HUD or VA loan until you complete one of the options
mentioned above.

"My credit record is tarnished because of my defaulted student loan.
Is there anything that I can do to improve my credit record?"

Failure to repay your defaulted student loan can be damaging to your
credit record. In fact, consumer reporting agencies may continue to
report an account for 7 years from the opening date. However, there
are several things that you can do to at least partially, and in some
cases, fully restore your credit record. Your options for bettering
your credit report include: repay or satisfy the loan in full;
consolidate your loan through the FFEL loan consolidation program or
the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program; or rehabilitate your loan
through our loan rehabilitation program.

If you want the negative credit report made by the Department removed,
you must successfully complete our loan rehabilitation program.

"Can I pay my defaulted student loan held by the Department by credit
card?

Absolutely. We accept American Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa
as repayment options. To repay a loan by credit card, please call us
at 1-800-621-3115.

"What address do I send my payments to?"

If you have a defaulted student loan held by the U.S. Department of
Education, you can mail a check or money order to the address below.
If you are at all unsure about the status of your loan, or who
currently holds your loan, please call us first at 1-800-621-3115
before sending in payment.  You may also use Loan Locator to help you
find out what lenders currently hold your loan(s).

     National Payment Center
     P.O. Box 4169
     Greenville, TX 75403-4169

(Please be sure to include your Social Security Number on any payment
instrument that you send us).

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Repaying a Guaranty
Agency

Loan Consolidation

Loan Rehabilitation

Loan Cancellation
& Discharge

Repaying a Grant
Overpayment

Preauthorized Debit Program

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/repaying.html

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, Alexis Stevenson
<a.stevenson77@...> wrote:
>
> It is true welfare recipients no longer recieve clothing allowence.
You will get a voucher. Yes it is donated and yes most of the clothes
are attire ppl dont need.
>  Alexis Stevenson
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: donnitapearson <donnitapearson@...>
> To: parentpartner@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:00:55 PM
> Subject: [parentpartner] Clothing Allowances
>
>
> Hi members, I hope that you are all well and in good health. I have a
> question that maybe some of you could help me with. Lately, there has
> been a lot of commotion in reference to the clothing allowances that
> are, in some instances, alloted to clients who are attending various
> employment-related programs and events.
>
> There are rumors that this aspect has been done away with by The
> Department of Welfare and that clients should be referred to the
> Working Wardrobe in order to receive a voucher for thier clothing. But
> isn't it true that Working Wardrobe operates mostly off of donations
> and mainly provides business suits such as interview attire? And what
> if you refer a client to the Working Wardrobe, but nothing can be found
> for them in their size or taste? This would still leave the client
> without what they need to participate in their assigned activity.
>
> Does anyone know where I may be able to find a hard copy of these
> changes, as well as the alternatives that should be used in instances
> where referring a client to the Working Wardrobe may not help them to
> attain the clothing that they may desperately need?
>
What are people feeling about this, the new clothing allowance system...

The program is called

PA WORKING WARDROBE
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
1043 SPRING GARDEN ST. 1ST FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
215-232-7292
FAX 215-232-7351

Referring Agency must complete the for for each person

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Shipman" <rmship@...> wrote:
>
> Repaying Student Loans Held by the U.S. Department of Education
>
> http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/repaying.html
>
> After you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment,
> you have six or nine months before you begin repayment. You will
> receive information about repayment and will be notified by your loan
> provider of the date loan repayment begins.
>
> Addressing Your Defaulted Student Loan
>
> If you default on your student loan, the maturity date of each
> promissory note is accelerated making payment in full immediately due,
> and you are no longer eligible for any type of deferment or
> forbearance. Continued failure to repay a loan in default may lead to
> several negative consequences for you over the long-term including
> having your wages garnished, your Federal income tax withheld, and
> losing your eligibility for other federal loans like FHA or VA.
>
> However, there are now more ways than ever before to repay your
> defaulted student loan and certain programs can even remove your loan
> from its defaulted status. Determining which repayment option that is
> right for you depends on what your objective is.
>
> "I want to pay my defaulted student loan in monthly payments that are
> affordable to me."
>
>     * All guaranty agencies and the U.S. Department of Education
> (Department) will accept regular monthly payments that are both
> reasonable to the agency and affordable to you. You should call us at
> 1-800-621-3115 and one of our customer service representatives will
> assist you with determining a repayment amount that is right for you.
>
> "I want to reestablish my eligibility for additional federal student
> aid and go back to school."
>
>     * Please see Going Back to School for more information on this
topic.
>
> "I'm applying for a HUD (FHA) or VA loan and I don't qualify because
> of my defaulted student loan."
>
>     * Your options for reinstating your eligibility to receive a HUD
> (FHA) or VA loan are: repay or satisfy the loan in full;  consolidate
> your loan through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) loan
> consolidation program or the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
> (Direct Loan Program); or rehabilitate your loan through our loan
> rehabilitation program. Since defaulted student loans have no statute
> of limitations for enforceability, you would remain ineligible to
> receive a HUD or VA loan until you complete one of the options
> mentioned above.
>
> "My credit record is tarnished because of my defaulted student loan.
> Is there anything that I can do to improve my credit record?"
>
> Failure to repay your defaulted student loan can be damaging to your
> credit record. In fact, consumer reporting agencies may continue to
> report an account for 7 years from the opening date. However, there
> are several things that you can do to at least partially, and in some
> cases, fully restore your credit record. Your options for bettering
> your credit report include: repay or satisfy the loan in full;
> consolidate your loan through the FFEL loan consolidation program or
> the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program; or rehabilitate your loan
> through our loan rehabilitation program.
>
> If you want the negative credit report made by the Department removed,
> you must successfully complete our loan rehabilitation program.
>
> "Can I pay my defaulted student loan held by the Department by credit
> card?
>
> Absolutely. We accept American Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa
> as repayment options. To repay a loan by credit card, please call us
> at 1-800-621-3115.
>
> "What address do I send my payments to?"
>
> If you have a defaulted student loan held by the U.S. Department of
> Education, you can mail a check or money order to the address below.
> If you are at all unsure about the status of your loan, or who
> currently holds your loan, please call us first at 1-800-621-3115
> before sending in payment.  You may also use Loan Locator to help you
> find out what lenders currently hold your loan(s).
>
>     National Payment Center
>     P.O. Box 4169
>     Greenville, TX 75403-4169
>
> (Please be sure to include your Social Security Number on any payment
> instrument that you send us).
>
> 1.gif
> 1.gif
>
> More on Repayment
> 1.gif
> 1.gif
>
> Repaying a Guaranty
> Agency
>
> Loan Consolidation
>
> Loan Rehabilitation
>
> Loan Cancellation
> & Discharge
>
> Repaying a Grant
> Overpayment
>
> Preauthorized Debit Program
>
> http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/repaying.html
>
More good information regarding getting back on track

Facing Loan Default


For student loans authorized under Section 435(i)Title IV of the
Higher Education Act, default occurs on a Federal Family Educational
Loan (FFEL) program loan after a default has persisted for 270 days in
the case of a loan repayable in monthly installments or 330 days in
the case of a loan repayable in less frequent installments. The change
is effective for loans for which the first date of delinquency
occurred on or after October 7, 1998. During the delinquency period,
your loan holder must exercise "due diligence" in attempting to
collect the loan; that is, your loan holder must make repeated efforts
to locate and contact you about repayment. If your loan holder's
efforts are unsuccessful, steps will be taken to place the loan in
default and to turn the loan over to the guaranty agency in your
state. Your loan holder may "accelerate" a defaulted loan, which means
that the entire balance of the loan (principal and interest) becomes
due in a single payment.

Once your loan is assigned to a guaranty agency or the U.S. Department
of Education (Department) for collection, the following steps may be
taken to recover the outstanding balance due:

     * The Department of the Treasury may offset your federal and/or
state tax refunds and any other payments, as authorized by law, to
repay your defaulted loan.

     * You may have to pay additional collection costs after your loan
is assigned to a private collection agency for collection.

     * Also, you may be subject to Administrative Wage Garnishment,
whereby the Department will require your employer to forward 15% of
your disposable pay toward repayment of your loan.

     * Federal employees face the possibility of having 15% of their
disposable pay offset by the Department toward repayment of their loan
through the Federal Employee Salary Offset Program.

     * The Department may take legal action to force you to repay the loan.

     * Finally, credit bureaus may be notified, and your credit rating
will suffer.

Once a loan is declared in default, you are no longer entitled to any
deferments or forbearances. In addition, you may not receive any
additional Title IV federal student aid if you are in default on any
Title IV student loan until you have made payments of an approved
amount for at least six consecutive months. Please see Going Back to
School for more information on this topic.

To remove your loan from default, please visit the Repaying section of
our site for a complete list of repayment options to assist you.

Our group has a number of dedicated folks , this is a look at one of
them :

Quibila A. Divine, is a dedicated administrator and community
organizer. her passion for the students and their families is held at
the highest regard.

Parents , families and communities have united and interacted more
effectively as a result of Quibila A. programs. Student attendance
grades have improved since she has recruited parents to become
involved with their children while they are in the school age ranges.

I recommend the lady for any and all opportunities that may become
available to here. She continues to support our parent partner support
group with announcements regarding the school district of Philadelphia.

current
         * Assistant Director at The School District of Philadelphia
         * President and Founder at The Educational Advocates Reaching
               Today's Hardworking Students (EARTHS)

Past

         * Coordinator of Family, Community, and Student Services at
The PA Department of Education
         * Assistant to the Director of Education and Community Service
at PA Human Relations Commission
         * Vice President of Finance at Divine Dwellings

  Quibila A. Divine is organizing the 3rd Annual Parent Appreciation
Day event and needs Student Essay Contest judges

our 3rd Annual Parent Appreciation Day event that will be held at 440
North Broad Street on Saturday, September 27th between 8:30 a.m. and 2
p.m.  This promises to be an exciting event...free breakfast and
lunch, free information from the PA Treasury Department, CHIP, and the
Eagles Eyemobile.  PGW, PECO, and the Public Utilities Commission will
offer information about low-cost utility programs.  The School
District will have representatives from Transportation, College and
Career Awareness, Truancy, and Student Placement.  Many more agencies
will also be present.

There will be free raffles and prizes given away.  Our student essay
contest winners on the topic, "What Does Parent Participation Mean to
Me?" will be announced.  Please share the information with parents,
family, and community members.

Make plans to attend!

Quibila A. Divine
Office of Public Engagement
The School District of Philadelphia
440 North Broad Street, Room 102
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-400-6443
215-400-4041 (fax)
qadivine@...

Please post information to our list regarding your agency,
organization , block committee, mosque, church, school....

we, our parent and community is excited about the information that is
shared here and directly from member to member.

many off line connections has been confidential, but word came in
regarding a happy ending for one of our parents must be aired here in
he future.

As a result of parents joining this list a remarkable issues came to a
end on a positive note.

one of our parent partner yahoo support group list members, shared our
site with her troubled sister and Friday, all came to a head and was
resolved positively!

About a month ago a member approached me and shared a sad story about
what her family was experiencing.

She stated that they had been to every person and agency that they
could think of. The parent shared that her sister a single parent
while employed and managing well found out that she had a negative
report attached to her child abuse clearance history.

It was a result of a incident that she and her family had not paid
much attention too when it happened.

The sister, whom I will call Linda, had custody of a child that the
mother had abandoned 3 years before. She and her 2 children were
managing and she needed a friend to baby sit one day for a few hours.
Her son 4 years of age had a fall from his bycycle and was rushed to
the hospital.

The child was treated and released. The hospital staff reported child
abuse and the person of record was Linda, whom was not at home at the
time of the fall. She responded to the hospital and gave permission to
treat him and escorted her son home.

The family services removed the child that was in her care because of
her new record and that's when the odyssey began.

After joining our group Linda and her sister was directed to the State
Senator Shirley Kitchen offices and a number of other advocates and
the rest is history.

Linda reported to court about the issue  and the judge heard here
plea. he granted her custody of the child and her record to be
expunged. Please for give inaccuracy the time line, but bottom line is
this list is valuable .

So members please let us know you are here and how you or your network
can help us all.

Post your events as well

much respect, much love

Bob

A parent emailed me her post, she apologized because she is new to how
to access groups online and wanted this posted until she can learn to
post her self. she stated that she can read the list but have a
terrible time posting. We plan to have a short training session to
remove that problem.

"I have a 3 yr old daughter and her father just left us. He cheated on
me and things have been hard. My daughter has gotton attched to her
father in the last year and now he does not call or see her. NOw
everytime I Leve- she has a hard time cause she thinks that I won't
come back cause daddy left as well. HELP
What do I"

Contact info, suggestion desperately needed

Welcome new members, 16 Parents

We just had 16 new parents join our group from the ArborEARN center.
We are requesting all EARN centers to contact our list or Bob Shipman
to assist your parents with sign ups.

Professionals are welcome, please inform the group about your events
and services, we want to patronize you!

Group Email Addresses
Post message:  parentpartner@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe:  parentpartner-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe:  parentpartner-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
List owner:  parentpartner-owner@yahoogroups.com

Have your parents sign up here>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Subscribe:  parentpartner-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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IT IS OUR DIVERSITY THAT MAKE US A GREAT GROUP!

We are male, female, young, old, separated, divorced, widowed, never
married, custodial, non-custodial, joint-custodial, straight, gay,
bisexual, many religions, non-religious, biological , grand, foster,
ex-step, and adoptive parents. You will get different opinions for any
problem you have. Just take all of the advice to heart, then use what
feels right.

We help each other through good times and bad and share a laugh or
two. We discuss, sometimes debate and offer reference material on
single and shared parenting.

The more you give the more you will receive. We are here for the
long haul and true friendships are made.

Many of our members of the community are unsure about the relationship
with technology.

While observing classes around town, many of our parents voice
technology reluctance. Stating how the technology is removing people
and jobs.

Most , like a close family member of mines, is very mad at the entire
situation. The digital divide is huge and will continue that way until
we touch people and show how relavent it is to SURVIVAL in 2008 and
beyond.

I use GOOGLE MAPS , the satilitte and street level maps show how the
world can plug in and look at your home and children, your assets.

I show them how to go to sites like hallwatch.org , click on taxes by
address and type their address and information comes up about their
property and the entire block for that matter.

How to connect to the iscv.org , http://phillyneighborhoods.org/ and
report drug dealing or how to connect with their childs school and
access their childrens grades.

http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/parents/familynet/
amilynet

Check on your child's progress anytime, anywhere!

The District's Instructional Management System, SchoolNet, helps our
students, teachers, and administrators target the learning needs of
every child.
This powerful tool will extend learning beyond the school walls adding
a dynamic component to the home and school partnership.

ACCESS TO DATA
familynet will give families access to their children's progress data,
report card grades, attendance, and test scores. In addition
instructional resources aligned to the District's Core Curriculum, and
customized to a child's individual learning needs can be accessed to
continue learning at home.

KNOW YOUR STUDENT ID
Get ready for familynet NOW! You will be required to enter your
student's ID and a valid email address. The student ID can be found on
the Parent Location card or report card. Take a moment to write it down.

GET AN EMAIL ACCOUNT
You are required to have a valid email address to access familynet. If
you need an email account you can sign up for free email at
www.yahoo.com or www.hotmail.com

NEED A COMPUTER?
You do not need a computer at home to access familynet. If you are
interested in purchasing a computer, or need Internet access, go to
http://internetparents.delawarevalley.org and click on Computer
Resources to view special purchasing options for District families.

  This is why this list is important.

What do you have to share??

The new tread in America is to convert to cell phone service only. It
makes since for the single parent that has very young children and is
always on the go!

When they are at home the have their cell phones in front of them. No
need for the extras cost. Many have dvd set up's for home theater and
or/ directv or comcast or verizon.

Many do not know that their are ( ISP )Internet Service Providers
already in their homes.

Most do not know some of the cell phones are modems with a pc /
notebook / laptop and software. Many need to know that the cell phone
plan charges extra for these services but can be negotiated , one
staff member stated that he has verizon home phone, internet card and
wireless service for $120 per month. Most cell phone companies have
these bundle plans. Some are cheaper, shop around.

I have a sprint card for $40 bucks a month.

Also with services like http://skype.com/ calls are free after paying
small set up fee. Make calls from your computer â€" free to other people
on Skype and cheap to landlines and cell phones around the world.

KidZone PHILADELPHIA Newsletter

August 2008
SPECIAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDITION
Join us for the following FREE activities in August 2008. Unless
otherwise noted, all activities will be at KidZone's offices at 7157 &
7161 (Parent Teacher Zone) Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia PA, (215) 424-5810.

KidZone Youth development -Focus Group
Let Your Voice Be Heard, Brothers.
Friday, August 1, 2008, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Joel Austin
Have you participated in KidZone activities in the past? Would you
like to participate but haven't gotten around to it? We are seeking
males between the ages 14-21 who reside in the following zip codes;
19118, 19119, 19126, 19138, 19141, 19144, 19150. Join us in an
interactive discussion about life as a teen in Philadelphia; from a
male perspective. The outcome of this discussion will help frame
solution based strategies for KidZone Youth Development Initiatives
for 2009. Space is limited; call 215-424-5810 to register. Informed
Consent Forms Are Required. (Permission slips). Please pick up
informed consent forms at KidZone. Developmental Asset 37#, Personal
Power. Supervised by scholar practitioner and researcher, Trish
Bradley, MHS.

KidZone College Access Bus trip
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, Leaving KidZone 10:00 a.m. - Returning to
KidZone 2:00 p.m.
Collaborative Workshop; KidZone Youth Development/College Access
Initiative and College Access Center, Gallery Mall, Market East
Jade Rhone, College Advisor
Travel with like-minded teens to engage in Career Exploration, College
Selection Strategies, Financial aid and Scholarships Search. Open to
Teens 14 - 21 years of age. Space is limited; call 215-424-5810 to
register. Permission slips are required. Refreshments will be provided
@ destination site. Developmental Asset #32, Planning and Decision Making.

KidZone youth development - Summer Book Club
Thursday, August 14, 2008, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Book Assignment, "Dance Jam
Production" by Celice Downs
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Book Assignment, "Fast Sam,
Cool Clyde, and Stuff" by Walter Mosley.
Are you 11, 12, 13 or 14 years of age? Do you enjoy reading
mystery/murder, horror/thriller, fantasy, science fiction, sports,
romantic fiction, classic literature, history, biography,
religious/inspirational? Join us at KidZone as we continue our summer
reading book club for "tweens". We strongly recommend that you visit
the public library and borrow these books. Please read the entire
assigned book prior to the book club date. Join other teens who will
discuss the assigned book in a group setting. Parents and/or
Caregivers are welcomed. A limited supply of assigned books is
available at KidZone. Refreshments will be served. Developmental Asset
#25, Reading for Pleasure.

KidZone Youth Development - Community Organizing 101
Just Greg, Spoken Word Artist and Advocate
Friday, August 29, 2008, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for; food for the mind, body and soul. We will hear spoken
word, receive a healthy meal and engage in discussion about community
change, prior to our journey to Fellowship Farms. Open to teens 14 -
21 years of age. Parents and Caregivers are always welcomed.
Developmental Asset #32, Planning and Decision Making.

KidZone Youth Development - overnight trip to fellowship farm
Youth Leadership Camp
Friday, August 29, 2008 - Saturday, August 30, 2008.
Leaving KidZone August 29th 4:00 pm. Returning to KidZone August 30th,
6:00 pm
Adult Chaperones.
Another leadership opportunity for teens! Travel with like-minded
asset champions.KidZone Youth Council Members are committed to social
action and community change. Join us as we design a new community
action plan for 2008 -2009. Open to KidZone Youth Leadership Council
Members 14 - 21 years of age. Not a member yet? Stop by our office to
register. Eligibility requirements; must attend (4) four scheduled
youth development events June/July/August 2008 and submit name to
Youth Leadership Officer. Also, Parent/Guardian must commit to attend
future KZ parent workshop. *If selected, permission slips and detailed
information will be mailed to you. Space is limited, register today.
Meals will be provided. Developmental Asset #8, Youth as Resources.


Quick Links...

Our Website
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More About Us
Kidzone PHILADELPHIA 7157-7161 (Parent Teacher Zone) Ogontz Avnue,
Philadelphia PA, (215) 424-5810 FAX (215) 424-4121 www.kzphila.org

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, jonbelfield@... wrote:
>
> Free Rapid HIV Testing
>
> Quality Community Health Care
> 2501 W. Lehigh Avenue
> Philadelphia, PA 19132
>
> For more information call Jonathan Chriswell: 215.227.0300 x 327 or
> Khalil Evans: at ext. 321
>
> --
>
>
>
> "Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice and need."
>
> -Voltaire
>
Thanks Jonathan, but what does rapid testing mean??/ A lot of us live
around the area of the clinic, Silver street, Sterner, bailey street,
ringgold, Taylor, 2800 N. 27th st.

If im busy, can I stop in and get it done, quickly...what is the cost???

I have one student, mature woman that discussed testing with me. She
is scared to death to have it done. Although she is a recent mom, she
said she refused to consent while in the delivery process.

But it is a black cloud over her head, but stated that if she came up
positive she is afraid of what she might do, like take her own life...

I'm sure there are hundreds if not thousands of men and woman that
feel the same way.

She is a wonderful person that is moving ahead with a career change
preparation (training). She just begun, but that issues is a HUGE
barrier to long term  positive success.

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, "Quibila Divine" <qadivine@...>
wrote:
>
> Good afternoon.  Check out this link...
>
> Quibila A. Divine
>  <mailto:qadivine@...>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: KYW Newsradio 1060 Philadelphia [mailto:kyw@...]
> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 1:43 PM
> To: qadivine@...
>
>
>  <http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/2710720.php>
> http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/2710720.php
>
Hope everyone checks out the link!

<http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/2710720.php>
http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/2710720.php

WHAT, help us understand this , what is the truth???


by KYW's Michelle Durham

Philadelphia School District officials are disputing the claims of a
national nonprofit group that is urging the school district to take
certain foods off school lunch menus.

In a television ad run by the Cancer Project (photo above), the
haunting voices of young children read a script describing adult life
with cancer:

(Boy:)  "I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage
colon cancer.
(Girl #1:)  "Deciding between surgery and radiation wasn't easy.  Who
knows what sort of side-effects I'll have?"
(Girl #2:)  "It's been really tough on my husband, my kids, and me.
Cancer affects the whole family."

Susan Levin is a registered dietician who works with the group. She
says the TV ads are trying to make a point:

"If you consume just an average of 50 grams of processed meat a day,
and that is the size of an average hot dog, it increases your chances
of cancer 21 percent."

So, Levin and the Cancer Project want items like this off school menus.

School District spokesman Vince Thompson says safety is their primary
concern, and they think they're being safe:

"The foods that this group would like school districts all over the
country to get rid of, we will not get rid of. A lot of the food we
get in Philadelphia comes from the Federal Food Program, and we trust
that they do their job and make sure that everything is healthy for
children."

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, "Quibila Divine" <qadivine@...>
wrote:
>
> Good afternoon.  FYI...
>
> I have already signed up for this webinar.
> If you are interested in participating together, I will book the
> computer room.  Please let me know ASAP.
>
> Quibila A. Divine
>  <mailto:qadivine@...>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: Tara Feiner [mailto:tfeiner@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 3:16 PM
> To: 'Quibila Divine'
> Cc: 'Marie Bonner'
> Subject: FW: SPAC Parent Involvement Webinar featuring Anne Henderson
>
>
> Hi Quibila.
> I do not know whether or not you have already received this.  Figured I
> should forward, just in case
> Have a good afternoon.
> Tara
>
> Tara Feiner
> Title I Coordinator
> School District of Philadelphia
> 440 N. Broad Street, Suite 242
> Philadelphia, PA 19130
> Phone: 215-400-5798
> Fax: 215-400-4224
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: Popielski, Susan [mailto:spopielski@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 3:07 PM
> To: Urban League of Pittsburgh ; Academy CS; Alliance for Progress CS;
> Delaware Vallehy CHS ; Folk Arts CS; Imhotep CS ; Kelly Walsh; Northside
> Urban Pathways CS; Philly; Philly; Philly ; Philly ; Pittsburgh; Sharon
> Zaborowski; Manchester Academic CS - Vasilios Scoumis (CEO); Alliance
> for Progress CS - Stacey Hill (CEO); Discovery CS - Jacquelyn Kelley
> (CEO); Eugenio Maria De Hostos CS - Evelyn Lebron (CEO); Folk Arts
> Cultural Treasures; Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS - Deborah Wei (CEO);
> Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS - Neeta Patel (COO); Hope CS - Lorraine
> Craig (Dir. of Operations); Hope CS - Richard Chapman (CEO); Imhotep
> Institute CHS - Christine Wiggins (CEO)
> Subject: FW: SPAC Parent Involvement Webinar featuring Anne Henderson
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Please read the information below and forward to anyone you feel may
> want to participate.  There is no charge and registration is first come,
> first served, so it might fill up quickly!!
>
> ~Susan
>
>
>
> Susan Popielski
>
> Division of Federal Programs
>
> PA Department of Education
>
> 333 Market Street
>
> Harrisburg, PA 17126
>
> phone: 717-783-1330
>
> fax:  717-787-8634
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> http://www.spac.k12.pa.us/graphics/header2.gif
>
>
>
> anne hendersonThe Title I State Parent Advisory Council is pleased to
> invite you to participate in a special Webinar featuring Anne T.
> Henderson
>
>
>
> "Beyond the Bake Sale:  A Conversation About Effective Parent
> Involvement in Schools"
>
> Monday, September 8, 2008
>
> 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This webinar will feature Anne T. Henderson, Author of "Beyond the Bake
> Sale:  The Essential Guide to Family/School Partnerships" and one of the
> foremost authorities on Parent Involvement research and effectiveness in
> the country.  Anne will provide an uncomplicated, easy-to-understand,
> common sense overview of what research has proven about the
> effectiveness of parent involvement in helping to increase student
> achievement.  She will also discuss effective parent involvement ideas
> and strategies to help promote and expand parent involvement in your
> schools.  You will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and ask your
> toughest parent involvement questions of someone who will have answers
> and ideas to help your parent involvement efforts.
>
>
>
> Target Audience:  Title I Coordinators, Parents, Teachers,
> Administrators, Community Liaisons, Parent Engagement Specialists
>
>
>
> Cost:  No cost for Title I schools.
>
>
>
> Registration:    The webinar system allows up to 250 computers to be
> logged in at the same time.  Registrations will be accepted on a
> first-come, first served basis.   We strongly encourage multiple persons
> to view the webinar from the same computer or use a projector and
> meeting room to show the webinar to a group of teachers/parents.
>
>
>
> To register, please email Daniella Care at dacare@... with a
> contact name, your school district and/or school name, the number of
> computers that will be accessing the webinar from your school(s) and the
> estimated number of participants viewing the webinar.   (Note that in
> the event that we exceed our capacity of 250 computers statewide
> requesting access, we may need to limit the number of computers per
> district that can access the webinar.)
>
>
>
> Suggestions for Involving Parents in this Event :  SPAC recommends that
> you invite your Title I parents to view the webinar with your staff to
> help initiate a conversation of your own about parent involvement in
> your schools.
>
>
>
> This webinar will be recorded and made available to all school districts
> and parents through the SPAC website at the conclusion of the event.  It
> is our hope that the recorded version will be downloaded and used by
> schools and districts for training of staff members and parents
> regarding parent involvement.
>
>
>
> About Webinars:  "Webinars" are online seminars where participants view
> and interact through the internet in a virtual classroom setting.
> Individuals or groups may participate from any computer with internet
> access.
>
HERE is another awesome opportunity parents and community
professionals and activist look at this invitation by Mrs QD

I have already signed up for this webinar.
If you are interested in participating together, I will book the
computer room.  Please let me know ASAP.

  Quibila A. Divine

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, DeVon Doe-Olaniyi
<doeolaniyi@...> wrote:
>
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> �
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a beautiful, 13 year-old well behaved, honor roll�since kindergarten
daughter. At the present time I am unable to purchase a computer for
her educational needs. She currently attends an on-line Christian
Academy which is very hard for her to complete assignment at home.(
She finishes most of her work at home) I would appreciate any help
that you can assit me with, Thank you very much for your time and
consideration.
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We are asking any one that has a line on free or low cost computers,
please post.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Step Up for Kids Action Day

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

11:00 a.m.

The Pennsylvania Capitol Building

Main Rotunda

Harrisburg

At PPC, we work hard to make children a priority in public policy
debates in Harrisburg and Washington. This year, we have a great
opportunity to urge all candidates running for office to step up for
our kids. This non-partisan event is part of a nationwide effort to
draw public attention to issues affecting America's children, and to
support investments in programs that impact their health, education
and well-being.

In addition to the Presidential race, all members of the U.S. Congress
and PA House and half the members of the PA Senate are up for
election.  Step up in raising public attention here in Pennsylvania
and across the country.

Please join us on September 16!

For more information contact Leslie Suhr at lsuhr@...

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Shipman" <rmship@...> wrote:
>
> A parent emailed me her post, she apologized because she is new to how
> to access groups online and wanted this posted until she can learn to
> post her self. she stated that she can read the list but have a
> terrible time posting. We plan to have a short training session to
> remove that problem.
>
> "I have a 3 yr old daughter and her father just left us. He cheated on
> me and things have been hard. My daughter has gotton attched to her
> father in the last year and now he does not call or see her. NOw
> everytime I Leve- she has a hard time cause she thinks that I won't
> come back cause daddy left as well. HELP
> What do I"
>
> Contact info, suggestion desperately needed
>
   Re:I have a 3 yr old daughter
...
     [Chat now]  natasha mccrimmon <natasha19147@...>
     [Chat now]  natasha mccrimmon <natasha19147@...>
...
Monday, August 4, 2008 8:07:45 PM
To:rmship@...

There are several things I could tell you to say or do to the child's
father, but on a serious note, time will heal all wounds.  She is
young, she will bounce back quicker than you think.  I went through
something similar with my son, time and trust will work for you.  What
do I mean by that?  When you tell your daughter you will be back
after you return tell her "you see mommy came back" and in time she
will start to trust your word.  But remember time is important it
won't happen overnight, however it will happen.  Continue to love her
and assure her that everything is alright.

This great post arrived in my mailbox, thanks natasha

Every week , our offices have parents and community people as for
groups and organizations to join. Most or many of the requests are in
regards to their selves or their children.

One parent sat down with me to discuss her situation regarding, career
choices, trainings, child guidance and volunteer situations where she
can get her son ( 14 years of age ) positive male interaction.

He had recently attended Pop Warner football team practices, with the
Oak Lane Wildcats.

Her son's dad had recently pasted away and the son had been in a minor
legal situation that has her moving quickly to break a possible
negative cycle.

She lives in Logan on the east side of Broad street. I shared the EPIC
coordinators contact information of LOgan/Olney. Also she had nots in
a journal where she has dreams and desires to join and organize youth
activities, she is in the shadow of Ms. Georgette King Creative Kids
Club headquarters. Mrs King call our offices for follow up information.

Like many parents that are transistioning from one line of support to
self suffiency, barriers are looming big like this one. The youth
league has a $125 membership fee, that is a strectch for her budget.
Like all of our parents rather than beg, borrow or steal, many do without.

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There is another parent that has a tough time getting her birth
certificate and thus no social security number for child abuse and
criminal background check. She is a gracious southern transplant.
Having lived in the Philadelphia area all of her life, it is IMPORTANT
for her to get her identification straight.

She shared with me the fact that she was brought to Philadelphia,
hours after her mother delivered her at home in a small town near
Sumter south Carolina. She has survived raising a family and since
911, she is under a ton of pressure to get this straightened out.

We need your help, any ideas, contacts direction appreciated!

--- In parentpartner@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Shipman" <rmship@...> wrote:
>
> IT IS OUR DIVERSITY THAT MAKE US A GREAT GROUP!
>
> We are male, female, young, old, separated, divorced, widowed, never
> married, custodial, non-custodial, joint-custodial, straight, gay,
> bisexual, many religions, non-religious, biological , grand, foster,
> ex-step, and adoptive parents. You will get different opinions for any
> problem you have. Just take all of the advice to heart, then use what
> feels right.
>
> We help each other through good times and bad and share a laugh or
> two. We discuss, sometimes debate and offer reference material on
> single and shared parenting.
>
> The more you give the more you will receive. We are here for the
> long haul and true friendships are made.
>
OMG, a large group just joined us here....Parents.....Community folks,
professionals, laypersons, let us know whats happening, parents check
in, I hear a lot of rumbling about the clothing allowance change