Dear neighbors, Pittsburgh Public School students made a YouTube video to encourage you to vote for the best possible School Board candidates on May 21. Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_y9SE4ylgc Please also see the message below for links to information about candidates and voting. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoW4IgUl3vH1WqXwGV2U6GGJhiLUTKsq1jihnkQ5YEXy5T5l4_BABSgnOAamS49HtUvtKiBv5-TqocKE7CFoXR_tWnQSseVtjTCRH7GERkqK5H0J_MRxqzazRanwtaBW4kxbf0751KaV3i9aRI_exc0LM6wKaCVrhfxoXtAqn4h8IlRZq-YGfds9X6KNqo25zh0SExv4qbdYsgQP3tCjzOhJk76mRQ7H46MEYDUVwdslyP7_6GDBAr5aZVgghW4FEYWKr2aWhgXV3A==> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoWtlesA0Yqojiw8P3uVhi4HAKE03ZgzgZJvu8hMSa6jftM_8-dOjwVhjyBLeZ7X_JunzkZluwxwuOn-RWqVeLBLmur3dvdWIgiYX-BG7cJkt0Dw-GVGHNjhWxRwS-LRM3kMoVggj6kJv8XkuN9a6WhnVYuYENw_VZY2Wd-72tEHEEf18u_gROyx8jPU8Zv6XMpdIGX0Cym-YwtrDAoB8OPhykZFYKR30ETZ4pqFeRjh-QzpCB9qwpUgpTJI2BWA_JTgjJuKr7KWPaUIx_3fbSvx0ZERSWbZwiRoaNYIi5SkJg==> *Make sure you don't make this mistake!* Vote the entire ballot, especially school board. Volunteer to Get out the Vote!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoWtlesA0Yqojiw8P3uVhi4HAKE03ZgzgZJvu8hMSa6jftM_8-dOjwVhjyBLeZ7X_JunzkZluwxwuOn-RWqVeLBLmur3dvdWIgiYX-BG7cJkt0Dw-GVGHNjhWxRwS-LRM3kMoVggj6kJv8XkuN9a6WhnVYuYENw_VZY2Wd-72tEHEEf18u_gROyx8jPU8Zv6XMpdIGX0Cym-YwtrDAoB8OPhykZFYKR30ETZ4pqFeRjh-QzpCB9qwpUgpTJI2BWA_JTgjJuKr7KWPaUIx_3fbSvx0ZERSWbZwiRoaNYIi5SkJg==> Did you know... - 20% - 40% of primary voters will not go all the way to the end of the ballot and vote for school board? - 4 new members will join the board after the general election in November? - Only 11 days left until the election? What can you do? 1. Get informed - You can watch Wednesday night's candidate forum it in its entirety on PCTV (Comcast Channel 21, Verizon Channel 47) over the next 12 days. Thanks to Dynae Shaw, the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, the candidates for school board and all our partners for a great event. Learn more<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoVfJRwiCGCrz_gbcesNSdIMj9olsF0mB9oU7NCj4EPIA3CRECh_caqOLxSWOVoFk9wRdXLMDkucjQOLi5TAeQt1Dt8hIOzyPSgP8tucbMARJQlV-iO28R3v-2yAZ8accy_KpSltdPWxq_92iYUFMKEEWsY6Wk76onIdIxEe8DodMDacfdgAUFcFG1UsoQ2CgmRGRa5ZAAV0RMcLvAik7QeByIbCdNAdDc4OTWX09yaUN7_-8jbMaYcIi_6rIy_SaPYSErhJygPlFOx9rE_ddxFty0fpbx7uOWuSuMfzqovDiZZdcvyyZIO3JDjWoD3e8zolZjs55gvZDQ==> . - Read our voter guide<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoUeQS5mLHUrXlC0V6WD_VWgAiZeTSXZRbn7iewMSttBUWPoM3y8kYbFaDmKpPSZEWArKUeoREwdKEeI2ICkvUnGERVC-CkVoBuTpeDzqz6pIaxd1un4SMV4-zsR7ZH6NA7bMQ2k5Z6J9cFQSEzsB3yhepMWW2X12iPiASPVFTd-Cq5IRTH2VQOlvxYbG5yHlwL_TosIt0g91Vdzgp3vXQ2JKjGJiuhM9UpEacxh_VMIyqcYSlFgHYTIhwoSm8pFlmcUlJF8YAfPtMEyditdk7rLDMm4dEfHlPvF7z1Mf73y4_wOt3mLSX2MBp4hv83GeqxROecgsvtzww==>or go to smartvoter.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoXjz0Nzrjp5C5HpMzOOY6cb-aTr5mOuaic2gapOJCmtuBKfHJkUtBehnWgZiZvXMrounsgpUt1KgrysjIlaAzYVqjXeoKYvMqkVIAOYjL7RYHcBscRybCq01maUgScpEVL89t4Gl-fqRmI5uJ2iSH0Sa7GxxT5BlRtDc0tBBW1xMRaOybzxceVVwHWnXfOg298NcQsqqX__6mwwqNPZuHq-yqCvsmt1ipu2Ejm2rz-c0_mvEks0np4LI4i3F4RwgpM=>to find out where to vote and learn more about the candidates. 2. Get involved - Sign up to volunteer with us on Election Day!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoWtlesA0Yqojiw8P3uVhi4HAKE03ZgzgZJvu8hMSa6jftM_8-dOjwVhjyBLeZ7X_JunzkZluwxwuOn-RWqVeLBLmur3dvdWIgiYX-BG7cJkt0Dw-GVGHNjhWxRwS-LRM3kMoVggj6kJv8XkuN9a6WhnVYuYENw_VZY2Wd-72tEHEEf18u_gROyx8jPU8Zv6XMpdIGX0Cym-YwtrDAoB8OPhykZFYKR30ETZ4pqFeRjh-QzpCB9qwpUgpTJI2BWA_JTgjJuKr7KWPaUIx_3fbSvx0ZERSWbZwiRoaNYIi5SkJg==> We want to make sure that 100% of primary voters, vote for school board. All volunteers will need to attend a training session on May 20, 2013 at 6 p.m. at our offices. Learn more.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoX-l8fQisxaD3n0R2U9oywg27fR82Kz_os0L4lIKqnHI0xO0ZjvPsQk2ANmyEJq7fotgxOY0XbgCncBJQGwBB1r1pAjPLsHOUHp_-pwMr2zHYaxVJOZuie2Sy4HMGwwDqAafPSJXfhefbcXgi_0BJWWCr8ZfumFTX8W-3JhauUmwpJehnjhcCuqT5h0edEGzgKzafOuAXhci3fuNf3FkGR8eOl_q_wVoj4uNkmlryCN_RhFYRpDUp5p7wWik2koN5UfCIoimTrm21wwQKQwPnJmZV6rwHin7HNQuX5UXzE-3LIpq7YTEkd60ORNdav6CN_dfS50QYYp-fekT6YxJ8epwlQcVkaCRys=> 3. Vote! This is a critical election at a critical time in the history of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Our students need you to vote because great schools need great school boards. *A+ Schools is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or endorse any specific candidate. Our goal is to educate the community and promote increased participation in school board elections.* <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoX_6qFQWvyU4KGbDBih3SUUZX6xEeSgdPXt9Yu1bYKS6NbD6nVVv5_JcqJJUWTcftMHCSKoHUjhNH6Z6wisYN_33q3O33nGxzYBJIh1-iCujj8FXAfwklHIg6JItG15gaI=> *Teacher Appreciation Week* Today is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week. Help us celebrate Pittsburgh's great teachers by posting pictures of your favorite teacher(s) on our Facebook wall. Tell us why this teacher is special to you as a student or parent and help us honor their service to our children. 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YOU! * Over 150 volunteers interviewed all PPS Principals about the resources and opportunities they can or would want to offer students. Now it's time for you to hear the results and join our efforts to make schools work! Learn more<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoWgeCKks7IqHC3FvwyHUGZorS8BMxcObzMg1gBN9tM1HOR2hnfjcLz77AtaPREfLY5poAJA5-8C4J4oRnNJZ0itNox17SyIoIxggyIDOvOj2Fa_nYqeRqCaEz-FOftSbmZl2orhx5p8TM1FZAe9R2qLBrntJWJtp4Hu1OcQUpfA8SdR0ccbqEPaRLK_GQs6-WpchCxjgvnsh-JCwI-ZXz_Rub0d3ZG4jOp0neZ-qAEMlxBUcmPm2TzFZZCvP540BJg=> . *TeenBloc Students Let Adults Know What They Need* The youth leaders of TeenBloc wrote, produced and directed a short video letting Pittsburgh know what they need before the election. 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Watch now!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoX0B9q-LJTTVZc47s-idL76ka4CG-7t4b8O8ooq8FMsJo6GIxxiUW5xEzbuLgr7S6DDuw14pgMFe7Ex4RDZtxqjG3Tqksvm3lEayTcB_BT2hVBV-8uT8OiTRQlL-ljVdD5y6w5tZPZ6iUHAIxDAjk6a0RfQmd5NSFMhNa8xUnXlkOXG9LlOo30kpNhxPVeHGPz3iSKxz0fqFBtZ-ZDHkT33SpFbKY-zXTMuualkvDi1v5qrxgmFrnOD3jI7ny27rGWbr2_jF_1Mng==> *Community Events* Today! Celebrate Mother's Day at Perry High School. From 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. mothers of Perry HS students are invited to come and be appreciated. Tomorrow! The Achievement Gap: Is it Real or is it Racism Join this community discussion with Superintendent, Dr. Linda Lane, Pittsburgh Board Member, Dr. Regina Holley, Psychologist, Dr. Raymond Logan, and Homewood Children's Village President, Derrick Lopez tomorrow, Saturday May 11, from 1-4pm at the Carnegie Library's Homewood Branch<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoXVfG7cY0L7ZxC_SxGGGa5t1gW9V3dYPQJsOXf64cozpb4Hwu60B5qVN654k1RllHk_Nb1vUKyNChdtJRaMGd-Z9BgeOSwdzDXwufjWkJRwtz7uLkTOoXaGqMPED6Tu0ZLXpY8uECdBaEl6MP2JCefceOJuL-joSaRe5t0TuCk9CClQwRCSDVYH0m63GjzSCmtODbSn-z_UulEjtKZpaQwxS0H3aKD0yroI8tqca_-L20pYiP84SKNb9qiNkDE7mgM=>(2nd Floor). *VOLUNTEER FOR GOTV<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoWtlesA0Yqojiw8P3uVhi4HAKE03ZgzgZJvu8hMSa6jftM_8-dOjwVhjyBLeZ7X_JunzkZluwxwuOn-RWqVeLBLmur3dvdWIgiYX-BG7cJkt0Dw-GVGHNjhWxRwS-LRM3kMoVggj6kJv8XkuN9a6WhnVYuYENw_VZY2Wd-72tEHEEf18u_gROyx8jPU8Zv6XMpdIGX0Cym-YwtrDAoB8OPhykZFYKR30ETZ4pqFeRjh-QzpCB9qwpUgpTJI2BWA_JTgjJuKr7KWPaUIx_3fbSvx0ZERSWbZwiRoaNYIi5SkJg==> * *Stay Connected* [image: Like us on Facebook]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoX_6qFQWvyU4KGbDBih3SUUZX6xEeSgdPXt9Yu1bYKS6NbD6nVVv5_JcqJJUWTcftMHCSKoHUjhNH6Z6wisYN_33q3O33nGxzYBJIh1-iCujj8FXAfwklHIg6JItG15gaI=> [image: Follow us on Twitter]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wQr5dTOTLoWyfSsEvRsoVR549983vNL4Aq9d2p8T8MY-gxOorjiuzIcyVoLw0JQpkzJATafzia9owFlFd0QruR9oqd4HlBQXLVH8wZgZqkKa5W6_jBcvoKPIKXpp5odg> 1901 Center Ave., Suite 302A, Pittsburgh, PA· 412.697.1298 Forward this email<http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=ri78lwcab&m=1102409756945&ea=elizalittleton%40gmail.com&a=1113360795927> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&mse=001WVdpo956d6loa6C3DQ_Y1UJoSxH1ycxV&t=0016d62hnr0IGUhrf_ZSVmCiA%3D%3D&llr=ri78lwcab> <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PM_NPV> This email was sent to elizalittleton@gmail.com by info@aplusschools.org | Update Profile/Email Address<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&mse=001WVdpo956d6loa6C3DQ_Y1UJoSxH1ycxV&t=0016d62hnr0IGUhrf_ZSVmCiA%3D%3D&llr=ri78lwcab> | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&mse=001WVdpo956d6loa6C3DQ_Y1UJoSxH1ycxV&t=0016d62hnr0IGUhrf_ZSVmCiA%3D%3D&llr=ri78lwcab>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. 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