MHS Teachers,
This may be an opportunity for students in your class. Please share with students that you feel may benefit.
Questbridge: college prep for low-income high school juniors
Questbridge, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving high-achieving low-income students resources during the college application process, is accepting applications for its College Prep Program for high school juniors. Maximum award: full scholarship to summer program, college admissions counseling, and attendance at college preparatory conferences. Eligibility: qualified low-income high school juniors. Deadline: March 29, 2010.
http://www.questbridge.org/access/collegepreptext/
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
District Information
Free Online Puzzle Maker Sites
Discovery Education Puzzlemaker: http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ This site offers many different puzzle making options including word search, crossword, math squares, mazes, cryptograms, and more!
Worksheet Library: http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/ This site offers over 850 K-8 free worksheets.
Teachnology Free Worksheets: http://www.teachnology.com/worksheets/ This site offers over 7,600 free printable K-12 teacher worksheets
Discovery Education Puzzlemaker: http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ This site offers many different puzzle making options including word search, crossword, math squares, mazes, cryptograms, and more!
Worksheet Library: http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/ This site offers over 850 K-8 free worksheets.
Teachnology Free Worksheets: http://www.teachnology.com/worksheets/ This site offers over 7,600 free printable K-12 teacher worksheets
Monday, February 15, 2010
District Wide Information
GRANTS, AWARDS, & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
American Civic Education Teacher Awards
The American Civic Education Teacher Awards recognize educators annually for exemplary work in preparing young people to be informed and engaged citizens. Maximum award: trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in an educational program that includes attending floor sessions and committee hearings in the U.S. Congress, meeting members of Congress and other key officials, and visiting historical sites such as the National Archives and the U.S. Supreme Court. Eligibility: elementary and secondary teachers of civics, government, and related subjects who have demonstrated special expertise in motivating students to learn about the Constitution, Congress, and public policy. Deadline: February 16, 2010.
http://www.civiced.org/aceta.html
Guardian Life Insurance: Girls Going Places Awards
The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Program rewards the enterprising spirits of girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and make a difference in their schools and communities. Maximum award: three prizes totaling up to $30,000. Eligibility: girls between the ages of 12 and 18 as of December 31, 2009, who are enrolled in middle school or high school and are a U.S. legal resident. Deadline: February 26, 2010.
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
Civic Ventures: Purpose Prize
The Civic Ventures Purpose Prize recognizes Americans over 60 whose creativity, talent, and experience is transforming the way our nation addresses critical social problems. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: Americans 60 years old by March 1, 2008 and currently working in a leadership capacity in an organization or institution (public, private, nonprofit, or for-profit) to address a major social problem. Deadline: March 5, 2010.
http://www.purposeprize.org/prize/
American Historical Association: Awards for Teaching of History
The American Historical Association Beveridge Family Teaching Prize recognizes excellence and innovation in elementary, middle school, and secondary history teaching, including career contributions and specific initiatives. Maximum award: $1,500. Eligibility: K-12 teachers in groups. Deadline: March 15, 2010.
http://www.historians.org/teaching/Beveridge.htm
Kohl's Corporation: Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarships
The Kohl's Kids Who Care Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers who transform their communities for the better. Maximum award: $10,000 scholarship toward post-secondary education. Eligibility: youth 6 to 18 years old, not graduated from high school by March 15, 2010. Deadline: March 15, 2010.
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
American Civic Education Teacher Awards
The American Civic Education Teacher Awards recognize educators annually for exemplary work in preparing young people to be informed and engaged citizens. Maximum award: trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in an educational program that includes attending floor sessions and committee hearings in the U.S. Congress, meeting members of Congress and other key officials, and visiting historical sites such as the National Archives and the U.S. Supreme Court. Eligibility: elementary and secondary teachers of civics, government, and related subjects who have demonstrated special expertise in motivating students to learn about the Constitution, Congress, and public policy. Deadline: February 16, 2010.
http://www.civiced.org/aceta.html
Guardian Life Insurance: Girls Going Places Awards
The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Program rewards the enterprising spirits of girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and make a difference in their schools and communities. Maximum award: three prizes totaling up to $30,000. Eligibility: girls between the ages of 12 and 18 as of December 31, 2009, who are enrolled in middle school or high school and are a U.S. legal resident. Deadline: February 26, 2010.
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
Civic Ventures: Purpose Prize
The Civic Ventures Purpose Prize recognizes Americans over 60 whose creativity, talent, and experience is transforming the way our nation addresses critical social problems. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: Americans 60 years old by March 1, 2008 and currently working in a leadership capacity in an organization or institution (public, private, nonprofit, or for-profit) to address a major social problem. Deadline: March 5, 2010.
http://www.purposeprize.org/prize/
American Historical Association: Awards for Teaching of History
The American Historical Association Beveridge Family Teaching Prize recognizes excellence and innovation in elementary, middle school, and secondary history teaching, including career contributions and specific initiatives. Maximum award: $1,500. Eligibility: K-12 teachers in groups. Deadline: March 15, 2010.
http://www.historians.org/teaching/Beveridge.htm
Kohl's Corporation: Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarships
The Kohl's Kids Who Care Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers who transform their communities for the better. Maximum award: $10,000 scholarship toward post-secondary education. Eligibility: youth 6 to 18 years old, not graduated from high school by March 15, 2010. Deadline: March 15, 2010.
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
Sunday, February 7, 2010
District Wide Information
Technology Tip Number 96
http://www.180techtips.com/96.htm
Who Are You?
Identity theft does happen and it can happen to you if you’re not careful. If you’re worried about it here are some links that you can use to better educate yourself:
How wide spread is the problem?
It’s actually hard to measure ID theft. According to USA Today: “The FTC report determined that fraudsters had opened new accounts or committed similar misdeeds in the names of 3.2 million Americans . . . The average victim lost $1,180 and wasted 60 hours trying to resolve the problem.” More in this story about the actual numbers of ID theft victims here: http://www.usatoday.com/ (11/13/05)
And there's always more stories in the news about identity theft.
How to protect yourself?
OK, what can the average citizen do to protect themselves? Here’s a couple ideas: “Destroy private records and statements…Empty your mailbox quickly…Safeguard your Social Security number…Never leave ATM, credit card or gas station receipts behind…” for MSN Money’s complete list of Ten Ways to Protect Your Identity check out this link: http://moneycentral.msn.com/
What should kids know about Identity Theft?
They are targets too and they should be careful with their personal information. In informal surveys middle school students report that about 16% of them know someone who has had their identity stolen. Students are particularly vulnerable to phishing scams and they need to be very careful about sharing personal information online. Here’s a link for more information about phishing scams:
http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Savinganddebt/consumeractionguide/P102559.asp
http://www.180techtips.com/96.htm
Who Are You?
Identity theft does happen and it can happen to you if you’re not careful. If you’re worried about it here are some links that you can use to better educate yourself:
How wide spread is the problem?
It’s actually hard to measure ID theft. According to USA Today: “The FTC report determined that fraudsters had opened new accounts or committed similar misdeeds in the names of 3.2 million Americans . . . The average victim lost $1,180 and wasted 60 hours trying to resolve the problem.” More in this story about the actual numbers of ID theft victims here: http://www.usatoday.com/ (11/13/05)
And there's always more stories in the news about identity theft.
How to protect yourself?
OK, what can the average citizen do to protect themselves? Here’s a couple ideas: “Destroy private records and statements…Empty your mailbox quickly…Safeguard your Social Security number…Never leave ATM, credit card or gas station receipts behind…” for MSN Money’s complete list of Ten Ways to Protect Your Identity check out this link: http://moneycentral.msn.com/
What should kids know about Identity Theft?
They are targets too and they should be careful with their personal information. In informal surveys middle school students report that about 16% of them know someone who has had their identity stolen. Students are particularly vulnerable to phishing scams and they need to be very careful about sharing personal information online. Here’s a link for more information about phishing scams:
http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Savinganddebt/consumeractionguide/P102559.asp
Elementary Level Information
Kari Kay, author of The Floppy Cat, will be visiting Park Side and West Side Elementary Schools on Thursday, February 18th in conjunction with I Love to Read Month. Students will have the opportunity to purchase her book and other merchandise related to The Floppy Cat story. Please look for this flyer to be sent home this week.
Middle School Information
Middle School Scholastic Book Fair - Planning is underway for the Middle School Scholastic Book Fair that will run February 22nd - 26th. There will be extended hours during conferences and shortened hours on Wednesday, Feb. 24th for the early out day. We will have a Community Service Project in conjunction with this book fair. This is called One For Books. Each advisory will receive a One For Books container where students can bring in loose change. The advisory at each grade level with the most change will win a prize. This change will be used to purchase books off the book fair to be donated to a local charity. Please encourage your students to participate.
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