{"id":87694,"date":"2019-04-23T21:11:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T01:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=87694"},"modified":"2019-04-23T21:11:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T01:11:53","slug":"parkland-weekly-update-december-1-2017-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=87694","title":{"rendered":"Parkland Weekly Update &#8211; April 23rd, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1554593200951000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGLgGn8PzCTWG2ldbtImyk2q93y9A\">https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h1>WEEKLY UPDATE<\/h1>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1554496355\/parklandsdorg\/cwk8elatv4tr24ob1rpk\/VAPINGEPIDEMIC2019.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1554496355\/parklandsdorg\/cwk8elatv4tr24ob1rpk\/VAPINGEPIDEMIC2019.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862940000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHsv-lJ3LYCzotKvfls4R6exE6gzw\">April 24 &#8211; Vaping Epidemic Parent Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>From 2017 to 2018, e-cigarette\u00a0<strong>use surged nearly 78%\u00a0<\/strong>among high school students.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>In 2018,\u00a0<strong>1.5 million more<\/strong>\u00a0middle and high school students vaped than in 2017 \u2013 up to 3.6 million from 2.1 million.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Students who vape report that they are doing it\u00a0<strong>more<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>frequently<\/strong>, and many use other tobacco products, such as cigarettes, as well.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our children are faced with deciding whether or not to use drugs at younger ages than ever before, and earlier drug use increases the risk of addiction. We encourage parents and other concerned community members to attend this program in order to learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vaping devices popular with young people<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Health dangers associated with vaping<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How the use of gateway drugs, such as tobacco &amp; vaping products, puts kids at risk of further drug use<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Talking to your child about the vaping fad<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Orefield Middle School Auditorium, 7 PM.\u00a0 All Parkland parents are welcome to attend.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1556045806\/parklandsdorg\/lnil7kgcni5dhfvc67bg\/AmazingShoulderPressReleaseFINAL.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1556045806\/parklandsdorg\/lnil7kgcni5dhfvc67bg\/AmazingShoulderPressReleaseFINAL.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGh5C4pa8mm8KObAhFcMCj2s2EivA\">April 24 \u2013 PHS Students to Dissect Human Shoulder with Help of St. Luke\u2019s Doctors<\/a><br \/>\nClick <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1556045806\/parklandsdorg\/lnil7kgcni5dhfvc67bg\/AmazingShoulderPressReleaseFINAL.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1556045806\/parklandsdorg\/lnil7kgcni5dhfvc67bg\/AmazingShoulderPressReleaseFINAL.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGh5C4pa8mm8KObAhFcMCj2s2EivA\"> this link<\/a> for the full press release.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/april-30-phs-band-concert-and-sr-citizen-dinner\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/april-30-phs-band-concert-and-sr-citizen-dinner&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEd8Z6EeQJt6zDNeQN1nyV-jvh3aQ\">April 30 &#8211; PHS Band Concert and Sr. Citizen Dinner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dinner starts at 5:30 PM (reservations only)\u00a0and Concert (open to the public) is at 7 PM.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/april-30-test-planning-and-preparation-strategies-to-improve-grades-and-prevent-test-anxiety\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/april-30-test-planning-and-preparation-strategies-to-improve-grades-and-prevent-test-anxiety&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE_gwr945nCpkq1xi47wAJU9h8Zlw\">April 30 &#8211; Test Planning and Preparation Strategies to Improve Grades and Prevent Test Anxiety<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students need to gain an understanding of how to properly plan and prepare for tests in order to\u00a0prevent test anxiety and\/or improve grades.<\/p>\n<p>Three sessions will be offered at\u00a08am, 12pm, or 3pm.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0d45afac29a4fc1-strategies\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0d45afac29a4fc1-strategies&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH0zj8yF5azU1jknofJuhSEpyADnw\">RSVP here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/may-3-guys-night-out-for-the-parkland-education-foundation\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/may-3-guys-night-out-for-the-parkland-education-foundation&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE8OSRuiQcq_CHmB0ueB63r8yeMsg\">May 3 &#8211; Guys Night out for the Parkland Education Foundation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the men at Saucony Creek for a fun night out.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/fs\/resource-manager\/view\/b891e641-b993-4efc-bbb3-8dfabd047ccd\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/fs\/resource-manager\/view\/b891e641-b993-4efc-bbb3-8dfabd047ccd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF5kDLgFvXJq95k-0geUj4qUbV6lw\">Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/may-4-teacher-tech-conference\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/may-4-teacher-tech-conference&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGzgJFKFQaECgk9ncJb1Uf7ed9_og\">May 4 &#8211; Teacher Tech Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leap to Hyperspeed at Parkland SD on May the 4th for our annual celebration of the best tools,\u00a0resources, and strategies that\u00a0EdTech has to offer!\u00a0Teacher Tech Con is oriented to support the values espoused in Parkland Ready 21: fostering learner-centric classrooms, supporting student voice and choice, providing authentic projects, building 21st century skills, and creating upstanding digital citizens. Educators attend FREE, but space is limited.\u00a0 More info at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.psdttc.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.psdttc.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEiRTDmnVR4F6oRbAJsOEO2WeGELA\">www.psdttc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/may-4-clothing-drive-at-phs\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/may-4-clothing-drive-at-phs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE67oGSVg4iHB6xnqfvW1Ju3u0M8Q\">May 4 &#8211; Clothing Drive at PHS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Got stuff you don&#8217;t want anymore?\u00a0 The Parkland Music Boosters will take it at their annual clothing\/household items drive.\u00a0 Click and view\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/fs\/resource-manager\/view\/6e0189a6-463d-4839-aa00-937c49cd7100\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/fs\/resource-manager\/view\/6e0189a6-463d-4839-aa00-937c49cd7100&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFNJgwvLxy_NdlK890pUhaRBfraqg\">the flyer<\/a>\u00a0for more info on what they will accept and not accept.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/post-prom-needs-you\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/post-prom-needs-you&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEUhK4hGC4LicWnU6KSewDVdlAdrA\">Post Prom Needs You!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Would you like to help keep Parkland teens safe on Prom Night?\u00a0 If yes, please consider supporting the Parkland High School Post Prom \u2013 an all-night event at Parkland High complete with food, prizes, entertainment, shows and more!\u00a0 Make your commitment to sponsor the event or provide a donation here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.do\/PostPromDonations\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/bit.do\/PostPromDonations&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_f5QdBsuKbRYI6vSi0eqDdW0LOA\">http:\/\/bit.do\/PostPromDonations<\/a>.\u00a0 Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/news\/education\/mc-nws-post-prom-parties-20190412-e5lkllyofzan5eolyjxq5tgtuy-story.html\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/news\/education\/mc-nws-post-prom-parties-20190412-e5lkllyofzan5eolyjxq5tgtuy-story.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHxNwlqM3xC3YRW_kqpTwZJRSUJsg\"> Post Prom article from the Morning Call<\/a> last week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/graduation-lawn-sign-sale\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/graduation-lawn-sign-sale&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFdqgk9ndOm6bIMdsh68oGLJ0vz4A\">Graduation Lawn Sign Sale<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attention Senior Parents: Graduation Lawn Signs are available for Parkland Senior families and cost $25.\u00a0 Order them <a href=\"https:\/\/app.etapestry.com\/onlineforms\/ParklandSchoolDistrictEduca\/gradsign.html\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/app.etapestry.com\/onlineforms\/ParklandSchoolDistrictEduca\/gradsign.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFpG-V3cTx7IRl9-eiEIM2v09OniA\"> online<\/a> by May 16th and pick them up on May 31<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/summer-camp-information\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates\/~board\/weekly-updates\/post\/summer-camp-information&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEZHb8HM2-SGrE5p2Qvg0cE10V3eg\">Summer Camp Information<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FEB<\/strong><strong>\u00a028\u00a02019\u00a03:21\u00a0PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check back often as we are posting summer camp information regularly on our SUMMER CAMPS webpage\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/parkland-summer-camp-information\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/parkland-summer-camp-information&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556151862941000&amp;usg=AFQjCNERdyimby9mP_SEhsFm6xgXX3cU9Q\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Information Provided By:<br \/>\n<\/b> Nicole Mehta McGalla<br \/>\nDirector, Community Relations &amp; Development<br \/>\nParkland School District<br \/>\n1210 Springhouse Rd.<br \/>\nAllentown, PA 18104<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">http:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ParklandSchools\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">@ParklandSchools<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PSDistrict\/\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Parkland School District<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.parklandsd.org\/community\/weekly-updates WEEKLY UPDATE April 24 &#8211; Vaping Epidemic Parent Program From 2017 to 2018, e-cigarette\u00a0use surged nearly 78%\u00a0among high school students. In 2018,\u00a01.5 million more\u00a0middle and high school students vaped &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=87694\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Parkland Weekly Update &#8211; April 23rd, 2019<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24335,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69,5719,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley","category-parkland","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parkland.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87694"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=87694"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87694\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=87694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=87694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=87694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}