Minneapolis Patrick Henry High School to hold Community Involvement Day on February 6, 2009

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 10, 2009 -
You are invited to Patrick Henry High School’s First Annual Community Involvement Day on Friday, February 6th 8:00 am - 3:30 pm at Henry High School located at 4320 Newton Ave North in Minneapolis. This very special event is brought to you by AchieveMpls.

AchieveMpls ‘ mission is to galvanize community resources to help all Minneapolis Public School students succeed in school and become productive members of society. The support we offer takes many shapes, including program management, program support, and additional resources offered to the students, teachers and administrators of the Minneapolis Public Schools

Connect with students and join other individuals and agencies who serve the North Side Community as we spend the day deepening our awareness of various issues and topics, celebrating quality education, showcasing student talent, and bringing together our diverse community. We believe that community support enhances the educational experiences of all our students.

Present to a group of students on your work, organization, or area of expertise. The sessions last for 45 minutes–30 minute presentation and 15 minute Q & A–and will range from 15-30 students. You can present multiple times throughout the day or just once!

Students have chosen topics they want to learn about. A few include:

· Arts & Humanities: Media Awareness, Hip-Hop Dance, Poetry

· Becoming More Independent: Taxes, Financing, Finding an Apartment

· Career Exploration: Writing Resumes, Job Services

· Business & Administration: Corporate Ladder, Marketing/Advertising, Entrepreneurship

· Engineering & Technology: Internet Ethics, Car Manufacturing, Architecture

· Wellness: Yoga, Self-confidence, Medical Professions

· Law: Protective Services, Law Fields, Refugee Rights

· Human Services & Education: Teaching, Making Peace, GBLT: feeling safe about your sexuality,

· History & Getting to Know Your Community: Various agencies & cultures to be represented

· Post-Secondary Options: What it means to be college ready, types of institutions

· Volunteering, Mentoring, Internships: Various opportunities in the community

· Patrick Henry High: Students raise their voices to the school

What will you be doing on February 6th? Come to Patrick Henry High and help engage our students in a day of community exploration!

For more information on how you can help, contact Yusuf Abdullah: Career & College Coordinator at (612) 668-2008, Henry High School or email Mr. Yusuf at yusuf.abdullah@mpls.k12.mn.us. You can also contact Ms. Susan Breedlove: Resource Teacher, Henry High School at (612) 588-8470

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