DISTRICT 2 NEWSLETTER Issue 10

District 2 Newsletter

“SEE YOU ON THE JOURNEY.” IN THIS ISSUE

Safer Compass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Brownsville Middle Dr. Bendross-Mindingall joined UTD, Brownsville Middle Principal Ebony Dunn, administrators, community partners, parents and students at the event to promote Safety on February 5, 2016.

4th Annual Trayvon Martin Foundation Peace Walk Dr. Bendross-Mindingall joined Ms. Sybrina Fulton, Mr. Tracey Martin, elected officials, community leaders, and Miami Northwestern Sr. Marching Band to promote peace and celebrate the life of Trayvon Martin on February 6, 2016 in Miami Gardens.

No More Broken Hearts Dr. Bendross-Mindingall hosted the 16th No More Broken Hearts event to bring awareness and resources to domestic violence victims and survivors on February 20, 2016 at Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School.

Dr. Bendross-Mindingall thanked the Miami Central Senior High School Marching Band after participating in the Booker T. Washington Senior High’s 4A State Football Championship Parade held in Overtown on

February 5, 2016.

Greetings,

As your School Board Vice Chair, it is my pleasure to share the wonderful accomplishments and news happening in our community.

As senseless acts of violence continue to affect our precious children, let’s come together as a community to show our love and support in protecting and mentoring our youth. We must demand that officials, community organizations, and residents ensure our children have opportunities to achieve their dreams and receive adequate resources. #EducationIsTheKey #SaveOurChildren

- Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall

School Board Vice Chair, District 2

“Working together to

improve education for

all students.”

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NO MORE BROKEN HEARTS Dr. Bendross-Mindingall, Founder of the No More Broken Hearts –Domestic Violence Workshop, held the 16th annual event on February 20, 2016 at Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School.

With over 300 adults and youth in attendance, the workshop provided important information, resources and support to end Domestic Violence. Adult panel discussions included survivors, law enforcement, and domestic violence advocates. Conflict resolution and teen dating violence prevention sessions were presented to youth by Urgent Inc. and the Jonathan Spikes Foundation.

With the support of generous sponsors and supporters, community organizations and resources, panelists, Judge Michaelle Gonzalez-Paulson, Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns, Miami Norland Senior Freedom Writers, Koulture, volunteers, and committee members, the event was a huge success!

A special Thanks to Principal Bernard Edwards, Assistant Principals Earl Allick and Iriedia Martinez, teachers, staff, and students for hosting this important community event.

For more information on Domestic Violence, visit our website at www.nomorebrokenheartsmiami.org or contact the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119. “You are Not Alone.”

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SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION

School Board Meetings Next Board Meeting will take place Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 11a.m., SBAB, Auditorium, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami.

Next Committee Meeting will take place Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 11a.m., SBAB, 7th Floor Conference Room, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami.

District 2 - WORKING FOR YOU! Would you like to assist our District 2 students to achieve their academic and career goals?

Then, contact your District 2 Office TODAY!

CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICES:

SBAB 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor Miami, FL 33132 Phone: (305) 995-2311 Fax: (305) 995-2787 Satellite Office: Charles R. Drew Community Center 1801 NW 60th Street Miami, FL 33142 Phone: (305) 636-3363 EMAIL: District2@dadeschools.net WEBSITE: www.District2.dadeschools.net FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: MDCPS_D2 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: MDCPS_D2

Honoring African-American Female Trailblazers in our

Community

At the February 3rd School Board Meeting, Dr. Bendross-

Mindingall recognized Florida Memorial University’s first female

President, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis (not pictured below) and the first

African-American Supervisor for the Miami-Dade County Elections

Department, Ms. Penelope Townsley. We were proud to honor

these dynamic leaders in our community during Black History

Month.

Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis

Penelope “Penny” Townsley

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On February 21, 2016, Dr. Bendross-Mindingall joined family members, friends, educators, Superintendent Carvalho, elected officials and community leaders to mourn the loss of another child to gun violence. Six year old King Carter, was a wonderful first grade student at Van E. Blanton Elementary, and Warrior of the Liberty City Optimist Club (Warriors). With the help of our community, the suspects in the fatal shooting were caught. Our march for justice and safer communities must not end. We need the “village” to come together to protect, educate and mentor our children. They are our future and we must show our love and support to Save Our Children. #EnoughIsEnough

We must come together to #StopGunViolence!

How to Stop The Shootings!

Dr. Bendross-Mindingall attended and participated at the youth and young adult forum hosted by the Miami-Dade County

Community Relations Board (CRB) on February 25, 2016. The forum, held at the African Heritage Cultural Center in Liberty City, provided a safe space for youth to engage with law enforcement,

service providers, and community leaders. Our youth spoke about the need for more after school and weekend programs and

activities, better advice from elders, job skills and workforce training, adequately funded community facilities, and more

“LOVE” from parents and the community. Another youth forum will take place in District 2 on Thursday, March 17, 2016,

6:30p.m., at the Edison Community Resource Center, 150 NW 79th Street, Miami, FL 33130.

For more information, contact the CRB at (305) 375-1406.

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STOP THE VIOLENCE!

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Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was exited to welcome United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch to host a Community Policing Discussion at Booker T. Washington Senior High School on February 12, 2016. Our Peace ambassadors, student leaders and local law enforcement had a very engaging conversation with Attorney General Lynch on how to improve our communities and protect our students from violence.

National Leaders Visit District 2!

Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was proud to welcome the next United States Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. (nominated by President Barack Obama) to speak about the importance of attending school and mentoring our students at Miami Northwestern Senior High School on February 19, 2016.

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Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall is also focused on bringing economic opportunities to the residents in our community. On February 5, 2016, was the grand opening of the Overtown Workforce Training Center sponsored by LiUNa and Build 305.

A Workforce Hiring Job Fair was held at Miami Northwestern Senior High School on February 18, 2016. Liberty City residents were able to apply for numerous jobs to renovate the school.

Congratulations to the 18 graduates of the Employ Miami-Dade Initiative housed at D.A. Dorsey Technical College in Liberty City. Thanks to Principal Angela Thomas-Dupree, Mr. Leroy Jones, Circle of Brotherhood, One United Bank, Miami-Dade County, State Attorney’s Office, and Career Source South Florida for “Saving Lives” in our community!

City of Miami Honors Leaders during Black History Month Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was honored, along with local community leaders, for being the first African-American female elected Vice Chair of the Miami-Dade School Board and for educating our children. The ceremony was held at Folk Life Fridays in Overtown on February 5, 2016.

Black History Month Recognition Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was honored, along with Principal Wallace Aristide, elected officials and community leaders, for her public service and work to improve the lives of children and families in our community. The event was hosted by the African American Council of Christian Clergy on February 11, 2016 at St. Paul AME Church in Liberty City.

Women of A New Tribe Exhibit Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was honored, along with 49 other African-American women, at the Black History Month ceremony hosted by the Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board. The event was held at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center on February 12, 2016. The exhibit will display beautiful portraits of African-American women leaders through March 2016 on the 1st floor of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center located in Downtown Miami.

AROUND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Promoting Jobs in Our Community

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BRAG ABOUT DISTRICT 2 SCHOOLS

Thanks to the PAVAC dancers from Miami Northwestern Senior High School for performing during Black History Month at the School Board Meeting held on February 3, 2016. The talented students are led by Dance Instructor, Ms. Traci Young-Byron. Go Bulls!

Thanks to Miami Jackson Senior High School Marching Band and Miami Northwestern Senior High March Band (not pictured) for performing at the Black History Celebration at the Overtown Folk Life Fridays event on February 5, 2016. Go Generals! Go Bulls!

Thanks to Principal William Aristide and Booker T. Washington Senior High School for inviting us to participate in the 4A Football Championship Parade through the streets of Overtown on February 5, 2016. Go Tornadoes!

Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was proud to attend the Safer Compass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at Brownsville Middle School on February 5, 2016. Thanks to the United Teachers of Dade, Safer Compass, and Many Happy Hearst for ensuring the safety of our children, parents, and educators at Brownsville Middle! Great job to Principal Ebony Dunn, administration, staff, teachers, parents for educating our students and hosting a wonderful event! Go Falcons!

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Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall joined community leaders, Mr. Tracey Martin, Ms. Sybrina Fulton and family at the 4th Annual Trayvon Martin Foundation Peace Walk in Miami Gardens on February February 6, 2016. Thanks to the Miami Northwestern Senior High Marching Band, officials, educators, and community for coming together to promote justice and peace in honor of Trayvon Martin. On February 12, 2016, Dr. Bendross-Mindingall was proud to join Farm Share to provide food to hundreds of residents at the Greater New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Brownsville. #GiveThanks

UPCOMING DISTRICT 2

COMMUNITY EVENT

District 2 Gives Back

Dr. Bendross-Mindingall hosted an informative panel discussion at the Buena Vista Stakeholders Association Meeting at Shadowlawn Elementary School on February 17, 2016. Thanks to Principal Gwendolyn Haynes-Evans, administration, security personnel, custodians, and students for hosting a ‘Fantastic Sharks” meeting for our community.

A special thanks to the following M-DCPS leaders for providing valuable information and support to our schools and stakeholders: Mr. Michael Lewis, Mr. Carl Nicoleau, Mr. Steffond Cone, Mr. Raul Perez, and Mrs. Deborah Montilla.

Informing Our Community