Dear parents, grandparents and education activists,

I hope the school year is going smoothly for you and your family.

Don't forget to register for the UFT Queens parent conference on Saturday, Nov. 19.

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave. Directions »

There will be workshops about everything from stress reduction to the specialized high schools and more, as well as food, networking and speakers. Workshops and registration are available in English, Spanish and Mandarin.

Register online now »

You can also download the brochure in English, Spanish or Mandarin.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Check out more upcoming events and news you can use below.

Sincerely,

Delci Rodriguez
UFT Parent-Community Liaison

Upcoming events

• Saturday, Oct. 22: The Far Rockaway Seahorses will have their homecoming football game this Saturday at noon at the Far Rockaway Educational Campus, 8-21 Bay 25th St. There will also be a ceremony honoring noteworthy alumni at 10 a.m. Tickets will be $3 at the gate.

• Friday, Oct. 28: Come to a free concert of songs by Beethoven, Schubert and more atr King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park, Queens from 6 to 8 p.m. This is one of many free community events that happen in NYC parks all the time. For a full listing of events in Queens parks, visit the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation website »

Political action

• Campaign for Hillary: The UFT is bringing volunteers by bus to Philadelphia to do canvassing to get out the vote for Hillary Clinton on Saturday, Oct. 22 in this battleground state. Buses will leave at 7:30 a.m. from UFT headquarters, 52 Broadway. Reserve your seat »

• Sign the petition telling Wall Street billionaires to pay their fair share: The carried interest tax loophole allows hedge fund billionaires to pay a lower tax rate than working families. Sign the petition telling Congress to close the tax loophole »

News you can use

• Job opening with the Center for Arts Education: The Center for Arts Education,  which brings art education to NYC public schools, is seeking a director of advocacy and engagement. See the job listing »

• Sinergia, Inc. is hiring: Sinergia, Inc. is an NYC non-profit that provides lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities and their families in under-served communities. Sinergia is looking for a human resources coordinator who is fluent in English and Spanish. See the job listing »

• Scholarship opportunity for high school students: Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter the Voices of Democracy essay contest for a $5,000 college scholarship. Entries are due by Nov. 1. For more details, see the rules and eligibility » and download the application »

• Enter the "Doodle 4 Google" student art contest: Google invites K-12 students to submit their art to the "Doodle 4 Google" contest before the deadline of Dec. 2. The winner's art work will be featured on the front page of Google, and prizes include college scholarships and an Android tablet. Visit the website »