Programs

School Wide Programs

The BDJH PTA is proud to support the following programs for the entire school during the 2017-2018 academic year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our 1st VP of Programs

"When We Teach The Whole Child, The Whole School Benefits."
MORE THAN A CURRICULUM - IT'S A CULTURE.

The research shows that when a school takes time to cultivate a culture of character and develop social-emotional skills, grades go up and bad behavior goes down. It makes sense - when kids feel safe and supported, they perform better and WANT to be there. When students learn the value of kindness, service, and empathy, they don't just walk out of school being competent at math and science - they walk away being capable, compassionate people. And couldn't we use a few more of those around?

SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 5th Parent Presentation and MARCH 6th to All Grades

Katie L. Greer has provided nearly a decade of Internet/technology safety education to schools, law enforcement agencies, large corporations, community organizations and at national conferences throughout the United States and Canada. Her unique professional, educational and personal background has resulted in dynamic programs that appeal to all age groups.

Relevant and Engaging Educational Programs
The key to staying safe in this technology-driven world is education for students and parents. There is an art to education, and one component is realizing that not all audiences are wired the same. Katie began with one small program to deliver to students and adults, and has since built unique and dynamic programs that address all audiences, from Pre-K children to college students, parents, law enforcement and educators. Katie encourages participation throughout, which results in each presentation being unique and dynamic.

More information about Katie Greer:

Former Intelligence Analyst, Massachusetts State Police
Former Director of Internet Safety, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Advisory Board Member, Internet Keep Safe Coalition
ModernMom Contributor
Recognized national expert in Internet/digital safety and technology, advising various governmental and private agencies
Featured in USA Today, TIME Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Parents Magazine, Proctor and Gamble Everyday, on The O’Reilly Factor, The Meredith Vieira Show, CNN, Inside Edition and AJAM.
Presented to hundreds of thousands of students, parents, educators and administrators across the country

Reflections
The PTA Reflections Program was described by its founder, Mary Lou Anderson, as “almost too simple.” That simplicity-of asking children to express themselves artistically based on a common theme-is the foundation of this long-standing PTA program. Students create works of art in the areas of visual arts, literature, photography, musical composition, dance choreography, or film production. Works are judged at the local level and the winning entries advance to the council, district, region, and/or state PTA levels, depending on the state structure. Top state award-winning entries advance to the national level of judging. For more information CLICK HERE.