Tag Archives: Youth

Bridging communication with students and parents

Last week, the Columbia Boys and Girls Club held a student parent workshop. The goal of the workshop was for parents to understand what their children are facing as they grow up and how to communicate with them. Although the workshop … Continue reading

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Bay Area Science: Family oriented activities

The Bay Area Science Festival is a 10-day festival (with various events between October 9th and November 6th) where science & technology related lectures, exhibits, debates, concerts, workshops and plays are available to the public throughout the Bay Area. Many … Continue reading

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The Push for Free Youth MUNI Fastpasses

Community groups, youth groups, leaders and other advocates gathered at the City Hall Steps this past Monday rallying in favor of a program for free MUNI fast passes for San Francsico youth between the ages of five and 17. The … Continue reading

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MiCoCo Monthly Gathering 8/25: Organizing for Free Muni for Youth

Date: August 25, 2011, 11:00AM Place: Valencia Gardens, 390 Valencia St. At the beginning of summer 2011, MUNI offered free fast passes to low-income youth for three months.  A group of various CBOs and advocacy groups have been working closely … Continue reading

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Communication Workshop for Parents and Students: a Follow Up To the 6th Grade Orientation

Event:    Communication Workshop for Parents and Students Date:      September 29, 2010, 5:30PM-7:30PM Place:     Columbia Boys and Girls Club, 450 Guerrero St. The transition from elementary to middle school is a critical period for young students as they often struggle to … Continue reading

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New SF Flex Academy in Downtown Accepting Students

We had a visit at our last MiCoCo gathering from San Francisco Flex Academy (SF Flex). It is a public, tuition-free charter school for Bay Area students in grades 9-12. They are accepting applications for this coming school year, which begins … Continue reading

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MiCoCo Youth Affinity Group Presents: 6th Grade Orientation

Date: Thursday, July 8th, 2011, 12:00PM Location: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street The MiCoCo Youth Affinity Group proudly announces that the annual 6th Grade Orientation will be taking place at Everett Middle School this year, and will feature academic, … Continue reading

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