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Books
Title: A Guide to Participating in Your Child’s Academic Success
Author: Mary Thomas Newsom
Description: A guide for parents defining parental involvement and the benefits. Elements of a good parental involvement program are discussed with a focus on the many roles that parents can play. Tips for parent teacher conferences are provided. A special emphasis on participating at the secondary level includes examples of how to work with the older child. Community service and service learning are discussed briefly. A school assessment tool for families and a form for a personal plan for involvement are provided.
Note: Workshop for parents on same topic available
Price: $10.00 plus $1.00 shipping and handling, each
Title: Tambourine Moon
Author: Joy Jones
Description: A tender family story evoking memories of “down home”. Selected by, The American Booksellers Association for its Kid’s Pick List. The Black Caucus of American Library Association selected it as one of the best books for children for the year 2000.
Price: $16.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling, each
Title: Private Lessons: A Book of Meditations for Teachers
Author: Joy Jones
Description: Thought provoking messages and positive affirmations give teachers emotional and practical support to rejuvenate and nurture the teaching spirit.
Price: $10.95 plus $2.50 shipping and handling, each
Title: Surefire Ways to Empower Students
Author: Mary Thomas Newsom
Description: A 44 page book on effective classroom strategies for teachers and others interested in the education of youth. This book includes vignettes on areas such as setting high standards of achievement, goal setting, classroom climate, teaching to student interests, recognizing culture, connecting learning to life experiences, teaching to multiple intelligences, sharing student success, the pitfalls of lecturing, and more.
Note: Teacher workshops available.
Price: $10.00 plus $1.00 shipping and handling, each
Kits
Under Construction! Title: Homework Survival Kit
Description: A kit designed for parents and students to organize homework activities. The kit is filled with ideas on how to read to young children, suggestions for setting up study areas, colorful stickers to help remember important tasks & dates, frequently misspelled words list, math matrix, book mark and a beautiful poster of homework tips.
Price: $12.99 plus $2.00 shipping and handling, each
Leaflets
Title: Roots and Wings
Author: Mary Thomas Newsom
Description: Formerly published in a Guide to Academic Excellence for Black Students and Parents this 2 page leaflet describes the cultural strengths African-American children bring to the classroom. It is designed for parents, teachers and others interested in improving the academic performance of African-American children.
Note: A workshop on recognizing and utilizing the cultural strengths of African-American children is available.
Price: $2.00 plus .34 shipping and handling, each
Posters
Title: Homework Tips
Description: A beautiful 17” X 22” poster of homework tips for school and home. Excellent item for class room, school or home use. Stunning high gloss black background with vibrant colors. Fun frog character featured.
Price: $10.00 plus $3.50 shipping and handling, each
Ordering Information
Orders can be placed with purchase orders, credit cards, government impact card, checks and money orders. Make payable to: Systems III, LLC.
 Downloadable Order Form
Mail, e-mail or fax the order form or purchase order to:
Systems III, LLC
P. O. Box 367 Bowie, MD 20719
Fax (301) 464-9077
E-mail: Systems3@Verizon.net
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