Posts tagged with “family”
- “Shall Faithfully Serve!” at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on June 15, 2013Program exploring indentured servitude. Participants will symbolically sign an indenture form with a quill pen, after which they will be assigned 18th century chores such as preparing wool for spinning, weaving and carding; kindling gathering for the smokehouse and cleaning. During their free time, participants will have a chance to play Colonial games, enjoy a house tour or explore the grounds. June 6, 2013
- “The Trial of William Penn”: Historical play to be presented at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on June 1, 2013Living-history theater presentation exploring the trial of William Penn and the jury that went to jail when they would not find him guilty as charged.May 29, 2013
- Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs sponsors 18 special events during June 2013History-related programming at the state of Delaware's six museums.May 29, 2013
- “America Takes Flight”: Chautauqua tent show in Lewes, Del., June 9–13, 2013Day-long series of activities exploring man’s travels through the air and in space.May 29, 2013
- Lt. Governor Denn Talks with Religious Leaders and Congregations This WeekendThis weekend, Lt. Governor Matt Denn will visit with clergy and church members to continue talking about his Faith, Family & Foster Care Initiative. March 15, 2013
- Lt. Governor Denn Announces Two “Excellence in Parental Involvement” Award Winners at Press ConferenceThe 2012 winners of the award are Bayard Middle School and Gallaher Elementary School, both of Christina School District. The two winners were picked by a committee of parents, teachers, administrators, and representatives from the business community. April 19, 2012
- On Thursday, April 19, Lt. Governor Denn Announces Winners of his 3rd Annual “Excellence in Parental Involvement Award”The Excellence in Parental Involvement award was created by Lt. Governor Denn as a way to honor schools and parents that have successfully expanded parental involvement through innovative programs. Media will learn more about these programs and their implementation at Thursday’s press conference. April 18, 2012
- State Launches Month-Long Awareness Effort to Stop Child AbuseGovernor Markell and DSCYF Secretary Rapposelli formally launched a statewide, month-long awareness campaign to stop child abuse in Delaware coinciding with April as National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.April 5, 2012
- Lt. Gov. Denn and AG Biden Announce Public Hearing Dates and Plans to Combat CyberbullyingLt. Governor Matt Denn and Attorney General Beau Biden announced a plan today to put in place an effective statewide policy to combat cyberbullying in Delaware’s schools. March 27, 2012
- Legislative Study Group Issues Recommendations To Improve Child Mental Health ServicesA special committee charged by the General Assembly with assessingchild mental health services in Kent and Sussex County, with a focus on child victims of sexual assault, delivered its findings and recommendations today. The recommendations include the recruitment of new mental health professionals to Sussex County, training for clinicians in detection and treatment of trauma in children, and improved case management of mental health services for children.March 12, 2012