October 12, 2012 - Ferndale Public Schools

Parent Programs
focus on parenting
and child trauma
Oakland County Youth Assistance
Coordinating Council is sponsoring a
parent program entitled, “His Brain/
Her Brain: Parenting Our Sons
and Daughters for Success” by Pat
Crum-Lubben, Parent Educator, DeVos
Children’s Hospital on Oct. 24 at Novi
High School and on Oct. 25 at Baker
Middle School in Troy. Both programs
will begin at 7 p.m. A flyer is available
on our website in the ebackpack page
or call 248/858-0051 for information.
These programs are free and open to
the public.
On Oct. 25 Ms. Crum-Lubben is also
presenting a program on “Trauma and
Loss in Children” for professionals who
work with children. The brochure for
this program is also available at
www.oakgov.com.
[Holiday Giving]
2012 Toys for Tots
Look for 2012 Toys for Tots posters posted at all the schools during the upcoming
holiday season. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to
collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and
distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in
which the campaign is conducted.
The Donation Center is open every Saturday at the Royal Oak Township Recreation
Center, 21272 Mendota, Ferndale. (313) 518-1043.
GIVING: If anyone who wants a box in their school,
please visit the Donation Center to pick up one on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
RECEIVING: Toys are available now. Bring verification of income, children’s birth certificates or
school records (no Social Security number required), and a current ID to the Donation Center.
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