RETREAT FOR CARD FAMILIES

Retreat for card families

The Cerveny Conference Center (www.campweed.org) is located in Live Oak, Florida on 500 acres of natural beauty. Its rustic surroundings make it an ideal setting for relaxing, recreation, and spending time with family and new friends.

The application deadline is February 21^st while the event takes place March 20-22^nd.

The weekend is at no cost to the family (lodging, activities, and group meals included).

This is a once in a lifetime retreat weekend providing structured family-centered activities offering respite, relaxation, and recreation for families who have children with an autism spectrum disorder or related disabilities.

Video Contest

Please share with high school students.  Poison Prevention Week Video Contest In acknowledgement of National Poison Prevention Week (March 15 - 21), the Florida/USVI Poison Information Center – Jacksonville is inviting all high school students to participate in its inaugural Poison Prevention Video Contest. Videos must focus on one of two themes – “Children Act Fast, So Do Poisons” or “Poisonings Span a Lifetime” -- and will be judged in the 30, 60, and 120 seconds category. Entries must be mailed or uploaded by Jan. 26 to be considered. Click the link for more information including rules and forms.

Teaching Jobs in Duval County - Dec 15 2014

Teach in Duval
Duval County Public Schools would like you to explore teaching opportunities with our district. If you are or will be eligible to teach any of the subject areas listed and you are ready to begin or continue your teaching career then Duval County Public Schools is the place to start. School Administrators will be on-site conducting interviews and extending offers for employment. Over 100 positions now available!!! If you are interested in attending our Teacher Recruitment Fair, please click the Teacher Recruitment Fair Registration link to complete the on-registration form.
SUBJECT AREAS
1. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
2. ESE (ALL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION)
3. MATHEMATICS
4. SCIENCE (ALL AREAS)
5. ENGLISH
6. SOCIAL SCIENCE
7. READING
8. ART/MUSIC
9. GUIDANCE/ SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
10. SPANSH/ESOL
11. PREKINDERGARTEN
12. SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
EVENT DATE December 15, 2014 LOCATION Sandalwood High School
Sandalwood High School 2750 John Prom BLVD Jacksonville, FL 32246 3:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Applicants are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume to share as administrators will be on hand to answer questions specific to their school. We encourage you to submit your actual on-line teacher application at https://duvaljobs.duvalschools.org/ .
EVENT REGISTRATION
To Attend The Job Fair You Must:
 Click the above link to register for the Teacher Recruitment Fair.
 Have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a certificate.
DCPS WINTER TEACHER https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H7TP9L2
EVERY SCHOOL. EVERY CLASSROOM. EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

Teacher Recruitment Fair - Dec 15, 2014

Teacher Recruitment Fair The Winter Teacher Recruitment Fair is TODAY from 3 – 6 p.m. at Sandalwood High School (2750 John Prom Blvd.). Invite your friends and family to attend the event where administrators will be on-site to interview and offer employment for more than 100 positions. All attendees must pre-register. Click here to download the flier with the registration link.

Tobacco Free Quit Kit

Free Resource Kit to Help Quit Tobacco

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Public Service Announcement Contest

Public Service Announcement Contest Positively Jax Student PSA Contest Students in grades 5-12 are invited to submit a storyboard for an original 30 second Public Service Announcement focused on an issue that is important to teens, i.e. body image, relationships, depression, etc. Students can enter individually or in a group of no more than three members. One winner from each school level will have the PSA professionally produced and aired on Channel 4. Submissions must be mailed or delivered by a school representative to WJXT Channel 4, located at 4 Brodacast Place; 32207, or emailed to contest@wjxt.com by Dec. 19. For more information, contact Tracy Gaffney at gaffneyt@wjxt.com. Download the flier for more contest details. http://dcps.duvalschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=13095&dataid=19618&FileName=Ch4%20Student%20PSA%20Contest.pdf

Health insurance fair for children without insurance

Health insurance fair for children without insurance Cover Jacksonville and Enroll America will host a health insurance enrollment fair on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Regency Square Mall. Trained representatives will be onsite to answer questions about benefits, affordable options, and eligibility for children without health insurance. Cover Jacksonville is an initiative led by the Jacksonville Children’s Commission, The City of Jacksonville, and in partnership with Duval County Public Schools to better serve the needs of Jacksonville’s uninsured children. For more information, please visit coverjax211.com.