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Advocacy is for everyone. 

The ADVOCACY COMMITTEE is a forum of the PTA at Steele Elementary School where parents, teachers, administrators and others can discuss concerns; gather information; and advocate for the children in our community.  We are a diverse group of people, and promote a diverse range of issues; but are united in our commitment to successfully advocate on our children’s behalf.

For a list of recommended resources, see: Advocacy Committee Web Resources.

 

The Advocacy Committee will further the PTA’s mission:

  • To support and speak on behalf of our children at school, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.
  • To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.
  • To encourage parent- and public involvement in DPS (Denver Public Schools).

You are encouraged to make suggestions.  Please email SteeleAdvocacyCommittee@yahoo.com. 

 

Together, we can:

  • Build relationships.
  • Strengthen our community.
  • Share personal experiences.
  • Think beyond ourselves and beyond today.
  • Listen and learn from others.
  • Gather information.
  • Create solutions.
  • Transform energy into action.
  • Celebrate victories.
  • Laugh at ourselves and with others.
  • Build bridges… so no one feels alone.

Thank you for your support, it is invaluable. 

 

Contacts:

Chair: Suzanne Yates (yates000@yahoo.com)

Spokesperson: Jane Cole (jane@colecats.com)

Parents: Amie Cavarra (acavarra@earthlink.net); Diana Hersh (dhersh@forethought.net); Laurie Harris (harrislaurel@yahoo.com); Rachel Moran (ramo@indra.com); Marie Meyer (mariemeyer@earthlink.net)

You are encouraged to participate. 

 

Upcoming Event:

Come hear the amazing Barbara Coloroso speak about her book, ‘The bully, the bullied, and the bystander:  From Pre-School to High School – How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence.’

 

Monday, May 12th 6PM

Auditorium, Steele Elementary School (near Alameda & Downing).  

 

Admission FEE $10pp.

Checks to:      Steele Elementary PTA

                        320 S. Marion Pkwy. Denver, CO 80209

                        Please provide email address for e-confirmation

Ms. Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker (http://www.kidsareworthit.com) on parenting, teaching, positive school climate, nonviolent conflict resolution and grieving. Her uniquely effective parenting strategies were developed over the course of her years of training in sociology, special education, philosophy, and theology. 

 

Bullying – what it is and what it isn’t

  • The ways and means of bullying
  • The differences between teasing and taunting, flirting and sexual bullying
  • The Bully – the differences and similarities between boys and girls; what to do if your child is a bully
  • The Bullied – warning signs and steps you can take if your child is being bullied
  • The Bystanders – how they aid and abet the bully and how they can become peacemakers
  • Helping kids develop a code of compassion
  • Caring Schools / Involved Communities

Child care $5 per child.  RSVP  SteeleAdvocacyCommittee@yahoo.com/

Suzanne (303) 765-1653.

For recommended resources, go to Advocacy Committee Web Resources.