The Pittsburgh Public Schools will drop "public" from its name and adopt a new, standardized way of referring to its schools as part of a campaign to brighten and strengthen the district's image.
By dropping "public" from its name, Randall Taylor said, the district might be able to avoid the negative attitude often associated with public schools.
Also, the district last night announced plans to upgrade its parent hotline into a "customer service center," another initiative aimed at boosting the district's image.
The plan includes better training for operators, the ability to send out thousands of phone messages or e-mails at once and a standard turnaround time for responding to parent complaints.
The district also said it was forming a committee to revise its curriculum on human reproduction. Mr. Roosevelt said the group will study the possibility of adding contraception to the curriculum. Currently, that subject is raised only in presentations by outside agencies. Students must have their parents' consent to attend those sessions.
Maybe doing something to improve the education the students are receiving would improve their image more. Because while they can take the "public" out of their name if that is all they are doing they haven't achieved much. Apparently these loonies equate changing somethings name withe real improvement the parent hotline is now the customer service center.
The one change they are considering making that involves more then a name change concerns handing out contraception to students
Since some "so called progressives" disapprove of homeschooling I suppose we could change the name to "schooling" and everything would be hunky dory.
Kamis, 23 Oktober 2014
Back into the swing of things! Master Bedroom Reveal part 2
I found the shutters at The Agoura Antique Mart awhile back.
The vintage bed tray at a flea market. & nbsp;
I love this old ironstone pitcher from England. Another, flea market find. Flea market season is upon us!
I have been dying linens like the one below. I will show you it another post.
These gorgeous Velum Books are from A Beautiful Mess! They are the perfect shade of cream! If you can get your hands on these, I suggest you do. They are a rare find and only A Beautiful Mess carries them.
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I adore my vintage French letter and flower print's, which I have had forever!
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Alabaster apples. I collect anything alabaster. I have 6 vintage Alabaster lamps throughout our home! They are my favorite! If you see one at the flea market it, snatch it up!
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I found this clock at A Beautiful Mess, it's the perfect shade of white.
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I have found 2 of these gorgeous mirrors & nbsp; at the flea market!
My new favorite to add to my collection of vintage mirrors!
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My favorite vintage hamper!
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I will be showing a lot more photos of our home since I have been able to get some things done around here. I found a beautiful new find for my kitchen table which I will show you next!
Thank you for staying loyal and for following our blog! I really appreciate all your comments and for you taking the time to visit me.
Have a wonderful day!
Scylla Sunday
So..................Way back on May 5th we went to KC's 4th Cinco de Mayo Party and we won the door prize. KC with help from her Mom, the most wonderful ML, & nbsp; posted our prize and the lady with the truck with the light on it stopped at our house ( we live on a rural route). & nbsp; She came to the door and knocked and handed Mommy a box with Artemisia's name on it.
I found lots of neat stuff in here.
Rabu, 22 Oktober 2014
My kitchen bench, herbs, lavender & giveaways all over blog land�
Hi there!!! & nbsp; I love these sun shiny days! The weather has been pleasant and reminds me that spring is here. I am so grateful lately for so many things. & nbsp; My baby will be here soon, my friends and family are healthy and happy. A girl couldn't ask for anything more.
I wanted to share some images of & nbsp; my new kitchen bench that I found at the flea market a few months ago. & nbsp; My son loves it! It is fun for him to sit here. He never used to sit on the chairs. This is were we do our arts and crafts. & nbsp;
I am seriously considering painting my floors here white! I love the look!
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My herb and lavender box, it smells so good!
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Ephesians 6:13-18 Be steadfast in faith and God will see you through every trial!!!
Has everyone checked out these wonderful giveaways!
If not hurry up they are amazing�
The Lovely Natalie from Carriage House Antiques
The wonderful Melaine from My Sweet Savannah
sponsored by
Sweet Maria from Dreamy Whites
& nbsp;The talented Anne from Fiona and Twig
I am off to the flea market this weekend with my sister!
Can't wait to see what we find!
Have a wonderful day!
Wildlife Wednesday
Sorry we are late posting. Mommy had to take eldest boy bean back to college, then bring him back home for his eye appointment so she was gone all day. We will try to do better tomorrow. ~AFSS
A winner of the Cabbage & Roses Giveaway & a sign�s of spring�
Congratulation's to Jennifer from Dear Lillie!!
You are the winner of
The Cabbage & amp; Roses Giveaway!
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& nbsp;Jennifer and I have been chatting a bit lately,
and she is so sweet and kind and not to mention extremely talented.
See why and visit her blog!
Spring is starting to pop up all around my garden!
Have a wonderful day!
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