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.

Help for Grieving Families

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS A Community Hospice program for the bereaved The festive holiday season can be challenging for those experiencing the death of a loved one. They may find themselves torn between the need to grieve and pressure to get into the holiday spirit. Regardless of when the death took place, a loss can be felt more acutely at this time. Community Hospice of Northeast Florida invites you to attend Hope for the Holidays, a workshop created for family, friends and caregivers who have experienced the death of a loved one. The workshop will help attendees reflect on their loss, learn ways to cope with grief during the holiday season and to determine what is right for them and their families. They will learn how to refocus energy on positive activities that honor and remember their loved ones and will leave with a renewed sense of hope for the upcoming season. Hope for the Holidays is open to the public. There is no charge to attend, but attendees are requested to RSVP by calling 904.407.7001.

Good on the Go!

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Empty Bowls at Doing Dishes with Good On the Go

When? Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 10am—1pm (drop in any time - it should take about 60 minutes to paint!)
What? Painting bowls to support our community. Your bowl will be donated to the Empty Bowl Luncheon (see details below)
Where? Doing Dishes Paint Your Own Pottery 5619 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
How Much? Pay $10.00 at the studio—cash only (this includes a slice of pizza and a drink)
How do I register? Email Maxine Bergman at bergmanm@duvalschools.org. Space is limited and we want to order enough bowls! Register by October 21, 2014.

The first 40 people who register will receive a special Good on the Go bracelet!

Doing Dishes Paint Your Own Pottery Studio has partnered with Jacksonville's Second Harvest Food Bank and their Empty Bowl Luncheon for the 5th year in a row! Good On the Go is joining forces to donate to the Empty Bowl Luncheon. The bowls will be for sale on November 18th at the Prime Osborne Convention Center in which all proceeds will go directly to Jacksonville’s Second Harvest Food Bank. This is a unique and creative way to give back to the Jacksonville community. Helpful Doing Dishes Associates will be there to walk you through basic painting steps .

For more information about the Empty Bowls Luncheon visit http://www.wenourishhope.org/category/seo/empty-bowls
Learn more about Good on the Go!
www.jaxgoodonthego.com

Jacksonville College Fair

flyer info - click here

The Jacksonville National College Fair is Sat., Oct. 11 from 12 – 4 p.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. High school students are invited to attend to meet with representatives from more than 180 colleges and universities and participate in several information seminars. Admission and parking are free. Students can register at the NACAC National College Fair web site. Download the Jacksonville College Fair newsletter Download the College Fair poster Download the College Fair poster - Spanish

National Walk to School Day

International Walk to School Day is Oct. 8 and the district is partnering with the Florida Department of Health – Duval County to make it the biggest one yet! Schools can register to be included in a districtwide give-away for students. Students who participate from any of the first 50 schools to register will receive a free meal card from Subway® and more. Schools in neighborhoods where students walking is not feasible can still participate by organizing events on school grounds centered around physical activity. Click here for a list of ideas. Visit the official International Walk to School web site for more information. Dr, Vitti is encouraging district administrators to participate in International Walk to School Day, as well, by escorting your child(ren) or relative(s) to school on Oct. 8. Download “10 Days of Fit Tips” Download “Tips for walking safely to school” – Kids Download “Tips for walking safely to school” - Parents

TEACH Conference

http://www.wjct.org/teach/breakout-sessions/