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.

Summer Youth Fitness at Washington Park Recreation Center
303 698 4961

A Sports Performance Camp will be held June 18 - July 27, 2007.
The sessions are as follows:
11 - 13 yrs. Monday and Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Friday 5:00 - 6:30PM
14 and up. Monday and Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Friday 5:00 - 6:30PM

This program is designed to help young athletes improve their endurance, strength and agility through a structured six week program. Improve your young athlete's fitness level whle learning lifelong fitness skills.

Cross Country - June 19 - July 27, 2007
11 - 17 years. Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 - 9:30 AM, Friday 5:00 - 6:30PM.
Prepare your young athletes for Fall Cross Country Season. Runners will meet three times per week for six weeks in anticipation of the fall season. This program is geared to help prepare the runners for the rigors of the fall cross country season. While this program is primarily for high school students, workouts will be targeted to the age of the participant if younger runners attend.

The cost is $60 per program and includes a three month youth recreation center membership.

If your athlete is interested in attending both programs, the cost is $100 and includes a three month youth recreation center membership.

For more information contact the Washington Park Recreation Center at 303 698 4961.

Announcing the first annual Lincoln Lynx Links golf tournament to benefit the PTSA and Lincoln Elementary School. The tournament and silent auction will be held September 30th at 7:30 am at Park Hill Golf Course, located at 4141 E. 35th Ave. here in Denver.

Registration is $85. Register and pay online at
www.tournevents.com/LincolnPTSA.

Sponsors are needed for holes and/or foursomes and donations of auction items are also needed.

For more information, please call Luchia Brown at 303-733-5040.

The local chapter of Mothers & More is a wonderful network of resourceful women that will help you find a sense of connection as you balance the roles of woman, mother and professional. Sample a few activities for free before joining ($45/year). ALL MOTHERS WELCOME, and scholarships are available. Contact: Anne Drake 303-744-9438. See a sample calendar & more info at
www.denvermothersandmore.com

Join the Denver Municipal Band early to hear the Colorado Honor Band (middle & high school students) play at 6:00pm in Washington Park. The DMB Concert band will begin their performance at 7:30pm. For a complete, up-to-date schedule call 303 322 8608 or email gensley@ecentral.com