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October 7, 2015 Page 17 Geneva’s Come in and be pampered • • • • • • • Superintendent Carole Smith (from left) Creston Principal Conrad Hurdle, and Creston PTA President Lisa Kensel. Creston Named School of Excellence Principal inspired by recognition Creston School and the southeast Portland school’s Parent-Teacher Association have been honored for excel- lence by the national PTA for their achievement in building effective family-school part- nerships. Research shows that when families and schools work to- gether, student achievement increases, schools improve and communities grow stronger. “I feel inspired by receiv- ing The National PTA School of Excellence recognition. At Creston, with the support of our PTA president and parents, we are actively doing the work of family engagement each day,” said Creston Principal Conrad Hurdle. “I am truly honored to lead a community where par- ents and educators form qual- ity partnerships to promote a healthy community so students can thrive.” The National PTA School of Excellence program was launched to help strengthen fam- ily-school partnerships across the country and make measur- able progress in the areas of edu- cation, health and safety, and arts and cultural exploration. “Working side by side with our principal, we have been able to strengthen the partner- ship between the school and families to take our work to the next level,” said Creston School PTA President Lisa Kensel. “Our school and com- munity have been enriched from this experience.” Race and Justice Forum Planned The League of Women Vot- ers of Portland and the Portland chapter of The Links, Inc., are sponsoring a panel to examine racism in Oregon’s criminal justice system. Evidence suggests that at each step in the system, from police stops to arrests, charges, convictions and incarcerations, people of color are more likely to have negative outcomes than similarly situated whites. Moderated with Portland NAACP President JoAnn Hardesty, the panel will ex- plore why people of color are over-represented in Oregon’s Joann Hardesty criminal justice system, the impacts on our communities, some recent advances, and ideas for the next important steps. Speakers will include David Rogers, executive di- rector of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon; Nkenge Harmon Johnson, president and chief executive officer of the Urban League of Portland; Joyce Harris of the Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform; and Andy Ko, execu- tive director of the Partnership for Safety and Justice. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Multnomah County Build- ing Board Room, 501 S.E Hawthorne Blvd., and is free and open to the public. Box Braids Hair Extension Relaxer Color Wash & Set Press & Curl Dredd Loc Ashley Lewis Specializing in All Hair Types Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, Or 97211 503-891-5445 BOWEIVEL Classic Cuts & Lawn Care Maintenance Mowing, Edging & Trimming • Pruning, Tilling, & Gardening Clean-Up & Hauling • Leaf & Debris Removal • Composting Yard Maintenance • Bark Dusting • Power- Washing • & More! Commercial & Residential Services For free estimates call Owner James Wimbish at: 503-890-4826 “Your satisfaction is my guarantee” Boweivel@comcast.net Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 Cori Stewart-- Owner, Operator A full service flower experience • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services
