1 GOOD NEWS BUENAS NOTICIAS Congratulations to Mrs. Alma Cristina López, parent from region 8 she was selected to attend the National MEP conference in Denver CO this coming April Muchas felicidades a la Sra....   [More]

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GOOD NEWS
BUENAS NOTICIAS
Congratulations to Mrs.

Alma Cristina López, parent from region 8 she was
selected to attend the National MEP conference in
Denver CO this coming
April
Muchas felicidades a la
Sra.
Alma Cristina López,
padre de la region 8 ella
fue seleccionada como
representante para asistir
a la conferencia Nacional
de MEP en Denver CO en
Abril.

Happy
Mother’s Day
Feliz día de las
madres
May 2006
Campus based summer school
2006
Programas de la escuela de verano
2006
Important Information/información importante
May 10, 2006
To Our Migrant Parents:
The Migrant Education program takes great pride in offering services of the highest quality and with a specific emphasis on educational programs for your children.
As you
likely know, we offer summer schools, in-home tutoring, computer and related technology
classes, preschool and day care services in seasonal employment areas – just to name a
few of the programs available to you and your families.

In order to maintain a high level of service delivery, we must make sure that all persons
who receive our programs in fact qualify for the Migrant Education programs as defined by
the federal government.

In order to make sure, we must re-interview all families who have completed Certificates
of Eligibility on file with our program.
In some areas, this has already been done but we
would like to expand the effort.

You likely will be visited by one of our staff persons who is required to ask very specific
questions that relate to the eligibility for the Migrant Education program.
These questions
include your past mobility or moving; employment history and reasons for the moves and
type of employment.

Please be assured that we are not working on behalf of any other enforcement agency!
We will only share this information with the State director’s office and only as appropriate.

Again, we do this so that migrant families who are eligible for services receive all that they
should from the Department of Education through Migrant Education.

We appreciate your cooperation – both in the past months and in the future.

Thank you.

Suzanne E.
Benchoff
Director, Migrant Education Programs, LIU 12
LIU #12 Migrant & ESL Programs Regions 8 & 9
information News s letter
LIU # 12 Programa de Educación Migrante Regiones
8 & 9 Boletin de información
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1 Important Information/Información Importante LIU #12 Migrant & ESL Programs Regions 8 & 9 information News’s letter LIU #12 Programa de Educación Migrante Regiones 8 & 9 Boletín de Información December...   [More]

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Important Information/Información Importante
LIU #12 Migrant & ESL Programs Regions 8 & 9 information News’s letter
LIU #12 Programa de Educación Migrante Regiones 8 & 9 Boletín de Información
December 2006
Diciembre del 2006
November 30, 2006
To Our Migrant Parents:
The Migrant Education program takes great pride in offering services of the
highest quality and with a specific emphasis on educational programs for your
children.
As you likely know, we offer summer schools, in-home tutoring,
computer and related technology classes, preschool and day care services in
seasonal employment areas – just to name a few of the programs available to you
and your families.

Our program is funded by the federal and state government.
Although we received
less funds to provide services this year, we remain dedicated to ensuring that your
children have advocates and support during this school year and for next summer.

In order to maintain a high level of service delivery, we must make sure that all
persons who receive our programs in fact qualify for the Migrant Education
programs as defined by the federal government.
We have greatly appreciated your
understanding of the questions asked during the interview process by the
recruitment staff.

We will continue to provide opportunities for afterschool learning with our school
district partners; leadership programs in partnership with the colleges in our area,
referrals to preschool providers and in-home support in most areas.

We are also busy looking into new ways in which to provide services to you and the
children such as increased student leadership opportunities, computer classes and
better communications about the many services offered.

The MEP offices are listed in this newsletter – please always feel comfortable in
making contact with the Migrant Education Staff.

Thank you.

Suzanne E.
Benchoff
Director, Migrant Education Programs, LIU 12
Important
If you are traveling to
Mexico for the
holidays, please
remember the transfer
document.
In order to
register your children
for school in Mexico
you will need that
document.
For more
information please
contact your local
office or call us at 717334-0006 Ext.
234
Importante
Recuerde
Si usted esta pensando
viajar en los días
festivos y necesita el
documento de
transferencia.
Para
registrar a sus hijos en
la escuela en México
sin ningún problema,
favor de llamar a su
oficina local o nuestra
oficina al 717-334-0006
Ext.
234.

Happy Holidays
Felices Fiestas
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Spring 2008 Primavera The LIU 12 Migrant Education and ESL Programs Homing Pigeon Honoring Pennsylvania’s Latino Academic Excellence. Nuestros Estudiantes:Jasón De León (Lebanon High School), Nallely Acosta...   [More]

Spring 2008 Primavera
The LIU 12 Migrant Education and ESL Programs Homing Pigeon
Honoring Pennsylvania’s Latino Academic Excellence.
Nuestros Estudiantes:Jasón De León (Lebanon
High School), Nallely Acosta (Gettysburg HACC), Sandra Vásquez, Magali Pérez, Gustavo García–New
Oxford High School- here with Education Secretary Gerald L.
Zahorchak on December 10th
,
were among 51 Pennsylvania Latino students recognized by the Governor s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.
Students were selected based on their academic excellence, outstanding performance in
volunteer work and leadership roles in their schools and communities.
Acknowledgement of their accomplishments was presented at the "Blue & White" banquet sponsored by the College of Education and
Office of vice Provost for Educational Equity at The Pennsylvania State University and during the 2nd
Pennsylvania Summit on Educational Excellence for Latino Students.
Not in the picture: Estafany Lua
Ildefonso and Mizraim Ortiz.

Volume 1, Issue 3 La PalomaMarch 1st
, 2008
Congratuations to our Latinos of the Year
A lively discussion of the concept of the
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and
the need for officers from our Washington County parents took place on December 2nd, 2007.
An election was held resulting in tie for the position of president.

A friendly and fun run-off was held, resulting in Amalia Sánchez as our first president of the Washington County PAC.
Amalia
Sánchez, president; Rene Torres vicepresident; Irma Carranza, Secretary; Marisol Serrano, Delegate 1; and Fernando Sánchez, Delegate 2; Vicente Sánchez and Jorge Alberto Sánchez, volunteers.

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Spring 2007 The LIU 12 Migrant Education and ESL Programs Homing Pigeon The State Parent Advisory Council of the Migrant Education Program met on March 3031, 2007 at the Chester Springs Inn, Chester, PA....   [More]

Spring 2007
The LIU 12 Migrant Education and ESL Programs Homing Pigeon
The State Parent Advisory
Council of the Migrant Education Program met on March 3031, 2007 at the Chester
Springs Inn, Chester, PA.
Representatives from the whole state met to
learn more about how migrant parents
can be more involved in their children’s
education.
Elections and swearing-in
ceremony were performed at the Chester County Court House.
From left to right: Zilca Diaz-Lebanon,
Secretary; Alma C.
Lopez-Biglerville, Past-President; Luis Brea, President; Alberto AlvarezBendersville, Vice-President; Juan Cubilete, Delegate II; and Grecia de la Cruz, Delegate I.
These officers will serve for the 2007-08 year.

Volume 1, Issue 1 La Paloma
April 12, 2007 Abril
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Fall 2007 The LIU 12 Migrant Education and ESL Programs Homing Pigeon Reunión Estatal del Concilio Asesor de Padres (PAC). Dos veces al año los padres de familia de todo Pennsylvania son seleccionados para...   [More]

Fall 2007
The LIU 12 Migrant Education and ESL Programs Homing Pigeon
Reunión Estatal del Concilio Asesor de
Padres (PAC).
Dos veces al año los padres
de familia de todo Pennsylvania son seleccionados para participar en las reuniones
estatales del Programa Migrante .
Ellos
proveen a los padres talleres para desarrollar sus habilidades de liderazgo a la vez se
les informa acerca del programa lo cual les ayudara a abogar por la educación de sus niños.
Por lo que nos complace anunciarles que la reunión
estatal de padres de familia será el 16 y 17 de noviembre, 2007.
Se
efectuara en Penn State, State College, en el centro de Conferencias
Ramada.
Nuestro programa Migrante LIU 12 será representado por 4
padres de familia, dos delegados de la región 8 los cuales son Oscar Orihuela (Gettysburg) y Agustín Millán (Adams County) y dos delegados de
la región 9, Maria Tirado (Lebanon ) y Reynaldo Hernández (Harrisburg).

Si quiere información de cómo puede participar en los comités con los
papás y mamás, por favor contacte a Jorge C.
Pérez-Rico, SSS/ PC al
717-334-0006 ext.
2340 o en jcperez-rico@iu12.
org
Volume 1, Issue 2 La Paloma
October 20th
, 2007
Congratulations to our 2006 Seniors…
Biglerville High school
Los miembros electos de la
Nueva Mesa Directiva de Padres de Familia del Programa
Migrante, en el condado de
Adams, son Oscar Orihuela,
presidente; Blanca Lua, vicepresidenta; Agustín Mancilla,
secretario; Araceli Ángeles;
delegada 1; y Alicia García,
delegada 2.
Cristina López es
la presidenta anterior.

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Migrant Parents and the 21st Century Arco Iris Program are pleased to invite you to the Migrant Christmas Party at Gettysburg College Ballroom of the College Union Building (Lincoln Avenue) Wednesday, December...   [More]

Migrant Parents and the 21st
Century Arco Iris Program are pleased to invite you to the
Migrant Christmas Party
at Gettysburg College
Ballroom of the College Union Building (Lincoln Avenue)
Wednesday, December 10th
, 2008 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Come and join Santa Claus for a light dinner of
Tamales and more.
Enjoy his company while
you eat and take a picture with him.

• Andrew Steed - AIE Cultural Alliance
Theatre Artist: “A Pocket Full of Stories.
”
• 21st Century Arco Iris Ballet Folklórico: Traditional
Mexican Folkloric Dancers in Colorful Costumes
• Wellspan… Yeimi Gagliardi and Kimberly Parkers, from the
Gettysburg Hospital, will give an update on the up-coming Health
Center for Adams County.

• Wellspan… Elvia Alvarez is going to offer information
about medical services, CHIP and other health insurances.

Attendees will be able to receive free flu vaccinations.

• HACC… Steven Berwager is going to talk about a new
program “Everyday English.
”
• Elections of the Migrant Adams County Parent Advisory
Committee (PAC).

There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Jolly Old St.
Nick and
Educational Talk on Community Health Services, “A Pocket Full of Stories.
” for
children, Free Flu Shots, HACC ESL services information, Mexican folk dance, food,
beverages, music, and a picture with Santa!
Please join us for a PAC Meeting
For more information call Jorge C.
Pérez-Rico 717-334-0006 ext.
2340
jcperez-rico@iu12.
org
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Fall 2008 Otoño Volume 1, Issue 4 PAC, Western Region. -By Susan Williams. Student Support Specialist Assistant The Migrant Program in the western part of Pennsylvania covers many counties. At this time,...   [More]

Fall 2008 Otoño
Volume 1, Issue 4
PAC, Western Region.
-By Susan Williams.
Student Support Specialist Assistant
The Migrant Program in the western part of Pennsylvania covers many counties.
At this time, there are
families and young people in Bedford County where folks come from out of state to help with the peach
and apple harvest.
But there are also families living in Centre, Clinton, and Huntingdon Counties who
work and live on large dairy farms.
There are many young men and women who live in Indiana County who
help with vegetable farms and tree farms.
In Armstrong County there are even families who work at a
mushroom operation.
And finally, out in Washington County south of Pittsburgh, there is a Mexican
community working for two large vegetable and fruit farms.
So you can see that our families are here
there and everywhere.
Even though we are spread all around, all families are visited on a regular basis
with tutorial services, books, educational games and advice for parents.
We provided advocacy for children and parents in schools by staying in touch with teachers and counselors.

There are times that it is possible for some of us to gather for a rest from work and a time to socialize with good food and games and time to talk with each other.
On September 7th, a gathering of several families and other young people met on one of the large dairy farms in Clinton County.
Families
from Huntingdon County traveled 60 miles to be with their friends whom they don’t see often enough.

Children ran and played together and took home books, bubbles, rubber lizards, and silly balls.
Older
friends played badminton, ate and had laughs together.
We had the good fortune of having Jorge
Perez-Rico, Parent Coordinator, and his daughter Victoria attend.
He talked about our program and
fielded questions that were of a serious concern for some of our parents.
Because of that meeting
Ernesto and Olga Castellanos were elected as representatives for the State PAC meeting in Gettysburg.
So you can see, we may be few in numbers and spread all around, isolated, but we are still connected.

October, 2008
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