Dads take a child to school 2011 flyer and program

    ''DAD'S TAKE A CHILD BACK TO SCHOOL''

                                  SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
                              Men make the difference!!!
     
We are calling all fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, brothers, significant male caregivers, next door neighbors, mentors, ministers, pastors, deacons,  trustees and other men to:  ''Take A Child to School on Tuesday, September 20, 2011''
                                     
It is said that Men are not involved in their children's education. Last year that myth
was dispelled. On the first day of school in New York City we are asking Men to start the school year off right by participating in this event. On the first day of school let's see a Million Men escorting the children back to school.

This year Community District Education Council 29 will be looking to take this effort to the next  level. We will be calling on Men to have a more active role in supporting the education of the children.  There are many ways this can be done. It will not take a lot of time, but it will be time well spent.  As we all know the most important investment that we will make in our lives, will be the investment that we make in our children. This year we will supply them with the tools that they need to compete in the global economy. This year we will strive for College and Career readiness!!!

Please mark your Calendars,
Let's have a good turnout!!!

Date:         September 20, 2011
Place:       Your child's school 
Address:  
Time:        

We will be having other events throughout the year, if you or your  school/org. would like to participate,  send your name, school/ orgs. Name and Contact info. to the email address below.

Thank you for supporting the Children,
William H. McDonald
CDEC 29, MALE  INITIATIVE  COMMITTEE

                   ''Dads Take A Child To School'' 

            Program overview & suggestions:

• Dads/Males bring the children to school on the designated day.

• PTA / Parent coordinator / Staff- invites school/local vendors, elected officials, Civics and other community orgs.  to welcome Dads and children back to school. Have handouts and other info. Dads will need to assist in their child's education.    

• Some schools combine this with a ''Back to School, Stay in School'' program.  

• Sign-in sheets provides for outreach to Dads in the future. ( a must have ).

• Dads take a child to school is a step towards getting dads involved. Schools should be arranging events during the year targeting Dads and Male care givers.

 Exp:  Dads Brunch,  Dads Basketball game, Dads Mentoring young males,  Dads night out, Daddy Daughter Dance etc.

• Data shows having a strong presence of Dads/Males involved in the education of their children makes a huge difference in closing the achievement gap. Dads take a child to school, founded in Chicago is part of the ''Million Man March''. It is a nationwide effort and the goal is to have over a million men bringing their children to school on the first day and beyond. Remember the key goal is to increase the involvement of Dads/Males in the education of their children.

Take plenty of pictures!!!

This year the official kick off day for ''Dads Take a Child to School'' in New York City is  Tuesday, September 20, 2011. We have the support of the Mayors office, the NYC Dept. of Education and many civic and community organizations.

To register, just reply to this email your school and contact info.

Good luck,
William H. McDonald
CDEC-29 Male Initiative Committee 

The United Black Men of Queens County Inc.