Greetings District 8 Neighbors,
Congratulations to our Prince George's County Public School educators, staff, graduates, students and last, but not least, the parents for adapting and reaching the milestone finish line next week for the 2020 school year. We will all remember the 2020 school year and how Covid-19 abruptly changed our normal routines and systems.
To close out the school year, I sponsored a Gun Violence and Mental Health Awareness interactive program for the District 8 high school students. The facilitator for the program. Tyreese McAllister, LPC, CSOTP, has been a speaker in the District 8 "MOVING FORWARD series that I launched in May 2020 to provide the support of mental health professionals and interactive community engagement. In addition to Mrs. McAllister being a mental health professional, she is a mother whose daughter's life was taken in gun violence. The students participated and were engaged, sharing their grief from losses they have suffered and being empathetic to those who had experienced these traumatic losses.
The students were also grieving from the loss of two Crossland High School students, who were in a horrific car crash. One was a former student and Taniyah Ellison, was a senior who sadly died the day before her graduation with her classmates. Our #DrivingItHome program has been shared with the high schools pre-Covid and this crash taking four lives is heart wrenching. Hearing the young people express their raw emotions confirmed that the high priority District 8 has given to mental wellness initiatives for all ages, these past three years, are essential. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Ellison family and the Crossland family.
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I am delighted to announce my partnership with the Global Air Drone Academy (GADA) providing S.T.E.A.M. drone education workshops, June 19th – July 17th, for students in Prince George’s County – District 8 at Oxon Hill High School. This summer program is exposing our youth to career options as drone professionals. Registration is free, to register Click Here For questions or more information, contact Demetrius Keller, MSW - Constituent Service Program Manager, District 8 at dbkeller@co.pg.md.us
Healthcare and Self-care are non-negotiable when it comes to our mental and physical wellness. I have been a proponent of redefining our economy to include “destination medicine”, transformative solutions, creating healthy and vibrant communities. With the state of the art health facilities throughout the county, we can achieve this. The ribbon cutting of the University of Maryland Capitol Region Medical Center on Tuesday, June 8th was another acknowledgment that it is a right to deliver quality healthcare to all.
Prince George's County Public School plans for the 2021-2022 have been released. For the specifics, Click Here
The Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Show - Rebirth at the South Pointe At National Harbor is being hosted in District 8 - July 1 - August 1, 2021 with headliner Jazz and R&B artists and local talent. To learn more from Kevin Alexander, Executive Producer of the Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, Click Here
Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Show - Rebirth at the South Pointe At National Harbor Information - Click Here
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RESCHEDULED: The community conversation with County Executive Alsobrooks and Acting Police Chief Malik Aziz has been rescheduled to Monday, June 21, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Join them in person at Suitland High School or virtually via YouTube. Residents can ask questions at the town hall or submit questions in advance here: http://bit.ly/PGCTownHallJune21
PUBLIC HEARINGS SET FOR PROPOSED HOT LANE TOLL RATE RANGES FOR PHASE 1 SOUTH: AMERICAN LEGION BRIDGE I-270 TO I-370. To learn more,
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has scheduled public hearings as part of the toll rate range setting process public comment period for proposed High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes in Phase 1 South: American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-370. The public comment period opened May 20 and continues through August 12. Written and voicemail comments are now being accepted, and the hearings will provide additional opportunity to comment on the proposed toll rate ranges for the record through public or one-on-one testimony.
The MDTA will hold two in-person testimony hearing sessions, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 12, at the Hilton Washington D.C./Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center in Rockville, and two call-in testimony hearing sessions, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. During the hearings there will be no formal presentation and no responses to questions can be given. The public can listen live to the hearings via telephone or livestream at mdta.maryland.gov/ALB270TollSetting.
Click this link for more, Phase 1 South Toll Rate Range Setting_FINAL_Press Release No2_06.07.2021.docx
Click Here for report aired on WJLA
We apologize for communicating in our May 25 Orange Alert that Justice the service dog was found and reunited with the owner. Unfortunately, this is not the case and Justice is still out in the community.
UPDATE: Justice was last spotted on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in the area of Livingston Road & Swan Creek Road, Fort Washington, MD.
Justice has a very crucial role in the life of the owner. A service dog helps a person with a disability lead a more independent life. Service animals are specifically trained to work with a person with a disability which makes it easier for its owner to accomplish one or more major life activities, including caring for oneself, working, performing manual tasks, sleeping, walking, and numerous other activities.
Please call (407) 922-9551 if you have seen Justice or have any information that will lead to a successful reunion.
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The Training Source has a grant to provide free job training to Prince George's County residents living within three miles of MGM as well as a grant to provide training to survivors of domestic violence.
As of June 14th, the operating hours for the Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center will be:
Monday/Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 11:30am-6pm
Please note there may be scheduled programs during certain hours of the day. It is best to contact and/or visit the facility to confirm the pool availability to meet your specific needs.
In the evenings, the community will have access and be able to use the facility during the following times:
- 6pm-8pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 lap lanes will be available for drop-in lap swimming & water walking)
- 8pm-9pm on Mondays - Thursdays (entire lap pool and warm water pool available for drop-in use)
- 12pm-9pm on Fridays (general swim which includes lap swimming and water walking)
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics, hosted by the Prince George's County Health Department, will be held at District 8 high schools for ages 12 and over. Families may also receive the vaccine.
The vaccines will be administered in a mobile unit on school grounds.
Parental consent is required for vaccination. Parents/guardians are welcome to accompany their child to the clinic but are not required to do so. Students must bring completed vaccination consent forms to be vaccinated. For consent forms that must be filled out by parents and brought to the site and more information Click Here
Here are the locations, dates and times for the Vaccination Clinics:
Potomac High School - Monday, June 14th - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
5211 Boydell Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
Friendly High School - Tuesday, June 15th - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
10000 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD
Free K-12 Virtual Tutoring Available University of Maryland
Is your child in need of academic support? Sign up for free, one-on-one K-12 virtual tutoring with The Every Child Project! Click Here to Learn More
Formerly known as COVID-19 Tutoring, The Every Child Project (TECP) is dedicated to lowering the barrier to access one-on-one academic support for K-12 students across Maryland. They provide online tutoring, especially focused on developing and strengthening foundational skills in core subjects (math, language comprehension/literacy, science and social studies). Through their tutoring program, as well as partnerships with local and state-level educational initiatives, they aim to create an online learning environment that is easily accessible and engaging.
TECP offers opportunities to Get Tutored as well as meet a few of the tutors in To Become A Tutor. Feel free to send inquiries to: tecp.umd@gmail.com
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