Parent Community Outreach Coordinator (PCOC)

Mrs. Dorothy Simmons is the PCOC at School 39, formerly referred to as parent liaison. She serves as a connection between home and school. PCOC’s facilitate communication with parents, help parents navigate the school system, and support parent involvement activities in the school. To contact Mrs. Simmons, call the school office 467-8816.

School Partners

• Xerox – Science Consultant
• City Recreation/21st Century Grant Coalition RASA
• Student Teachers and practicum/field study students from area colleges –
• Brockport, Geneseo, Nazareth and St. John Fisher
• Professional Practice School with St. John Fisher College
• High School volunteers from area schools
• Pathways to Peace
• Boy Scouts of America
• Parent Teacher Organization
• Foster Grandparent Program
• Genesee Country Museum and Strong Museum
• Akwaaba
• Artists-In-Residence
• Center for Missing and Exploited children
• United Way
• NET office – Neighborhood Empowerment Team
• SYTYS
• Uno’s Incentive Partnership

RASA

The Rochester After School Academy (RASA) at School 39 has impacted the lives of 148 students grades 3-5. for the past two years. The program is designed to enrich the lives of our students academically, socially, and culturally. The program is offered four days a week from 3:30to 6:30, October through June. Our students engage in math, reading instruction, drama, 4H Club and art sessions, Capoeira' (African martial arts), as well as mentoring opportunities. Several school staff members serve as instructors. A snack and dinner are provided, as is transportation. We look forward to continued success this year.

The program is coordinated by Brad Hurst.

GROUP 14621 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

1171 N CLINTON AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621

Community-Based Housing Services
Service Area: 14621 ZIP CODE AREA
Contact: JOAN ROBY-DAVISON
Phone: (585)266-4693
Email: group_14621@yahoo.com

Service Profile: Group 14621 Community Association is an advocacy agency working to involve our community members in collective efforts to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods; enhance education, employment, housing and recreation opportunities for residents; and foster personal responsibility, understanding and appreciation of our diversity and similarities. Group 14621 is a membership organization open to those who live, work, worship, volunteer, or own property in the neighborhood generally bounded by the 14621 zip code. Among our activities, Group 14621 administers a home improvement grant for the City of Rochester, rehabilitates homes for first-time owners as a CHDO, and works with residents to address quality of life concerns. We are currently partnering with the City of Rochester to develop a targeted area. Group 14621 actively works to engage residents in planning for neighborhood development, identify problems and solutions, and educate community members regarding property codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements. Other programs include an employment referral program, graffiti removal initiative, neighbors for safety (working with Rochester Police Department), and development of community gardens throughout the neighborhood. Over the past year, Group 14621 has conducted an asset survey of sections of the neighborhood and held a board/staff retreat to evaluate our current programs and plan for the next few years.

Links

RCSD Home page: www.rcsdk12.org

State Education Department: www.nysed.gov

City of Rochester: www.ci.rochester.ny.us

Strong National Museum of Play www.strongmuseum.org

Monroe County Library www.libraryweb.org

WXXI www.pbskids.org