VOLUNTEER IN EDUCATION INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER IN EDUCATION INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS
Parent Connection, in partnership with CHKD, invites you to attend this free bullying workshop. Jodee Blanco, New York Times Bestselling Author, will be at the CHKD Brickhouse Auditorium on October 15 from 7-8:30 p.m.. Ms. Blanco will describe the warning signs that a child may be a bully or a victim, how to intervene successfully, how to deal with the parents of the bullies and/or victim, how to work with the school, and how to find and work with a qualified therapist. Space is limited, so please register by calling 668-7500 or 1-800-395-2453. You can also register online at www.chkd.org/classes.
Many thanks to our partners at CHKD and the Kohl’s Foundation for making this opportunity possible!
Melissa T. McQuarrie
Director of Community Relations
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
757-263-1700 (phone) 757-263-1009 (fax)
melissa.mcquarrie@vbschools.com
Parent Connection is a new resource intended to link Virginia Beach families to classes, training, resources, and other opportunities to help with all facets of parenting. Plans are currently underway for a kick-off event featuring sessions pertaining to all aspects of parenting. As a parent, is there a specific program you would like to see offered through Parent Connection that would benefit your family? If so, please email your
suggestions to parent.connection@vbschools.com .
Why Three for Me?
Thankfully, many people are now beginning to understand the vital role family involvement plays
in the success of students. But did you know that the more families are involved in their children’s education, the more teachers, school administrators, and the community also benefit? And the benefits of family involvement in children’s education occur regardless of family background.
There are challenges, however, that hinder family involvement. One big challenge is time. Other 
challenges include lack of transportation, language barriers, not feeling welcomed, and feelings
of inadequacy. PTA Three for Me was created to help overcome these obstacles.
The program asks parents to dedicate three hours of their time to the school, and is a proven way
to increase family involvement. Once they see how easy it is to give those three hours, parents
often do more!
Finally, by stressing that all contributions are valued and make a difference, Three for Me
encourages families to partner with the school in making it a better learning environment for
their children. When everyone contributes, a little really does mean a lot.
For more information visit; www.three4me.com