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Teacher Recertification Payment Options

Effective November 1, 2007, DCPS will no longer offer payroll deductions for authorized processes for certificates, name changes, duplicates and additions based on passing an appropriate subject area examination and the completion of an approved district program. Please bring a check or money order with applications for recertification services as applications without proper payment will not be accepted.

Hoot N’ Hollern’

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is celebrating their 80^th anniversary with an Old-Time Barn Dance on Friday, November 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the school which is located at 8233 Nevada Street. Activities include sing-alongs, storytelling, dining and a host of other festivities. Please plan to attend and join the fun of this joyous occasion.

National Make A Difference Day

Saturday, October 27, is National Make A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. Anyone, young and old, individuals and groups, anyone can carry out a volunteer project that helps others. It might be as ambitious as collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neighbor or relative. To find out how you can make a difference, visit USA Weekend’s web site at http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/aboutmadd.html.

National School Bus Safety Week

October 22–26 is National School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme is “Be Aware! Cross with Care.” National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program designed to promote school bus safety. The centerpiece of National School Bus Safety week is a National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest for all public school elementary students. To learn more about the poster contest and school bus safety, visit the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s web site at http://www.napt.org/.