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Student Resources

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PTA & MPS Links

The "P" in PTA stands for "parents" so we think it makes sense to include some resources for parents on this web site.  If you have ideas for improving this page or know of local parenting seminars, please contact us. 

Find additional useful links on a variety of parenting and child advocacy topics at the National PTA's Parent Information page.

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• Mr. Larkin

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On-Line Magazines & Forums for Parents

• Parent Center
• Parenting
• Working Mother
• At Home Mothers
• Baby Center

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Raising Safe, Healthy Kids 

• National PTA's Common Sense Page
• Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
• Alcohol & Drug Information - sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• DrugfreeAZ.org - sponsored by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office
• Parents - The Anti-Drug - sponsored by The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
• Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug-Free - sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• Nurturing Spirited Children
• The TV Parental Guidelines
• How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!
• National Safe Kids Campaign
• Kids Health
• Toy Safety Hotline
  • This site is sponsored by Toy Manufacturers of America. Features include "Fun Play, Safe Play" with an age-by-age guide to toys. The toll-free toy safety hotline number is 1-877-4 TOY SAFETY.
• Health Hotlist - links to a variety of health related sites
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Academy of Dentists
• American School Health Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Children's Action Alliance - a non-profit, non-partisan research, education and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all of Arizona's children and families
• Family Assistance - Arizona Department of Economic Security's Family Assistance Administration for departmental and community resources

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Parents & Education

• U.S. Department of Education - Resources for parents, students, teachers, and administrators
• Publications for Parents - by the U.S. Department of Education
• A-Z Topics for Education - by the U.S. Department of Education
• AZ Department of Education - School Report Card Search
• National PTA Parent Involvement
• National Parent Information Network
• The Parents Page - by the American Federation of Teachers
• 100 Ways for Parents to be Involved in their Child's Education (requires Acrobat Reader)
• Family Education Network
• Discovery School Parent's Guide
• Helping your child with academics - a listing of resources by the U.S. Department of Education
• Helping your child become a reader
• How Do I Know a Good Early Reading Program When I See One? - A Guide for Parents
• The National Right to Read Foundation
• Reading Rainbow - reading list
• Children's Literature Web Guide
• Weekly Reader Parents' Page
• Helping your child with homework
• The Homework Spot
• Arizona's Kids - the Arizona Governor's page for kids 
• Virtual Reference Desk
• Helping your child learn history
• Making Allowances - where kids learn about money
• ABC Babysit - activity ideas and printable resources
• Parents Guide to the Internet
• Discovery.com

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Local Parenting Workshops

These workshops are not organized nor sponsored by the Crismon PTA. Read the descriptions carefully as some may involve pre-registration and fees, and many do not provide child care. If you know of other parenting workshops in the community, please contact us.

• Mesa Public Schools Parent University - offering single sessions, early childhood sessions, or series sessions.
• Parent Informational Seminar on Drug Trends - contact Rhodes Counselor Lisa Knapp at 480-472-2332 for future presentations.

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Kid-Safe Search Engines

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Kid-Safe Web Sites   

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Other Interesting Sites

• The Nine Planets - A multi-media tour of the solar System
• Smithsonian
• PBS
• Crayola's Stain Removal Tips

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