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CONFERENCE THEME: “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: SISTERHOOD, EDUCATION, & CULTURAL RELEVANCY”
THE NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. • 80TH ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Xi: We Don't Fight We Unite was held at Main Street Elementary School in Upland, PA with an
audience attendance of 35. An open discussion with students and parents was held and the topic
was Bullying. The children were asked what they thought bullying was, then how they might feel
if they were being bullied. One child actually said she had been bullied. The parents were asked if
they knew what was going on and how their children felt. Sorors then discussed the different
types of bullying as defined by the Mayo Clinic and the observable behaviors the children may
display. We discussed the different types of bullying with the group so the children would have a
better understanding. We also informed the children and parents of helpful resources available at
the school and in the local community if needed. A student asked the question if a child could be
bullied by an adult like a family member or teacher. When the answer of Yes was given a few of
the children were shock. There were 3 pre-recorded student videos presented. The children in the
videos are from Main Street Elem in the 3rd-5th grades. They presented an Anti-Bulling Pledge,
skit about children being bullied and ways to stops a bully at school, and dance.
*The child with the question was spoken to privately about her concern.

Pi: Pi Chapter in partnership with the Trenton Education Association (T.E.A.) and Capital Area
YMCA, located at 431 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey, offered parents of preschool
children a variety of workshops to attend throughout the year. The monthly workshops addressed
a range of topics requested by the parents such as parenting tips, discipline, nutrition, literacy,
numeracy, growth and development and preparation for kindergarten. Parents were provided
supplies to replicate activities at home and resource articles for additional information. While
parents attended the workshops, the children were engaged in educational activities.
Refreshments were served to the participants.

Rho: In lieu of a Teach-a-Rama, Rho Chapter focused its efforts on planning, facilitating, and
hosting the 2019 Cluster III Regional Meeting. Chapter members served as hostesses. More than
65 members representing NSPDK were present. Officers and sorors facilitated and presented
professional development and organizational management sessions designed to improve chapter
and regional proficiency. Prospective members were invited from the communities throughout
the cluster area and an interest meeting session was facilitated.

Alpha Zeta: Self Care was presented at St. Phillips Episcopal Church. The program started with
participating in a restoration circle which involves each member sitting in a circle. The question
was posed, "What can we do to help our chapter grow?" Sorors went around and spoke of things
that we can do to increase membership. We then took part in a deep breathing exercise to help
relax us. The sorors were given yoga tools to assist in the classroom. We discussed how to take
care of ourselves and what our favorite outlet is. The sorors were given stress balls as well as
Slinkys to play with to assist with reliving stress. The session ended with a healthy snack.
Alpha Chi: P.O.P. It: Creating Effective Small Group Instruction for Students in Grades 3-6 was
held at Brighton Elementary School. Soror Velvet Smith, E.Ds. and Retired Sorors of Alpha Chi
presented a professional workshop to teachers at Brighton Elementary. This professional
development included the essential components required to create effective small group
instruction for students in grades 3-6 based on formative and summative data. Teachers were
provided information and examples of explicit instruction to differentiate their small groups.
Teachers engaged in whole and small group sessions that included lecture, experiments, hands-on
activities, real world applications that were based on Virginia Standards of Learning for Reading
and incorporated fiction and nonfiction mentor text. Teachers were also provided resources to
implement activities within their classrooms.
Alpha Pi: Family Reading Night was held at Fairview Elementary. This activity was completed
in collaboration with the staff at Fairview Elementary. Students and parents participated in two
sessions of their choice offered by grade level. They read books and participated in activities to
increase their comprehension skills. Students went home with two books to add to their at-home
library. Dinner was provided as well as door prizes.

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