Charter Chat - 07/13/11
Welcome old and new subscribers! Charter Chat is published weekly by Friends of Choice in Urban Schools, better known as FOCUS, a nonprofit organization that supports quality public charter schools in the District of Columbia. We hope that you find the resources and information in this e-newsletter useful.
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CHARTER SHOUT-OUTS
Confirmed by the DC Public Charter School Board, the release of the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) test exams, http://www.dcpubliccharter.com/News-Room.aspx?id=214, shows improvement in the majority of charter school campuses compared to last year’s results – 44 campuses improved their reading scores and 46 campuses improved their math scores; 35 campuses improved in both reading and math. FOCUS cheers the results, joining with the Public Charter School Board and the charter school community, and believes this is more progress moving students from below grade level toward grade-level proficiency.
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The campus of Collegiate Academy, representing Friendship Public Charter School, was featured in WUSA9 news, http://wusa9.com/news/article/157715/373/DC-Students-To-Witness-Space-Shuttle-Launch-, for getting a trip of a lifetime – witnessing the final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Congratulations, Friendship Collegiate Academy, for earning this after winning a computer program competition. Learn more about Collegiate Academy’s college preparatory high school at http://collegiate.friendshipschools.org.
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As you enjoy your summer, take some time to catch up on some very interesting posts found on Two Rivers Public Charter School’s very own blog, "The Two Rivers' Instructional Guide". Mr. Jeff Heyck-Williams and Ms. Elaine Hou contribute to this incredibly interesting and insightful blog by writing about Two Rivers’ instructional model and teaching practices at http://thetworiversinstructionalguide.blogspot.com. Enjoy reading! To learn more about Two Rivers Public Charter School and their expeditionary learning curriculum, visit www.tworiverspcs.org.
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Last week, on National Public Radio, Chief Academic Officer Jessica Cunningham of KIPP DC, participated in a discussion about “students losing months of reading and math skills over summer vacation” and gave advice to parents how to keep kids intellectually engaged in the summer. To learn the advice, visit http://www.npr.org/2011/07/07/137676983/keeping-kids-intellectually-engaged-in-the-summer. To learn more about KIPP DC's strong culture of academic achievement and student support, visit www.kippdc.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WHAT: National Children’s Museum Backyard Campout at the Launch Zone
WHEN: See below for the schedule of backyard campouts…
• Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Friday, July 15, 2011, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
WHERE: NCM Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
DETAILS: You won't have to haul out the suitcase, load up the car, worry about traffic, or answer the question "Are we there yet?" Join NCM as we bring an outdoor adventure to the Launch Zone. In collaboration with our friends from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc) Outreach, feel like you're in the great outdoors by discovering the uses of various camping equipment, maneuvering through tents, and learning the fun aspects of camping in nature. Also enjoy hands-on exploration of deer and black bear tracks from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
CONTACT: For more information, please visit www.rei.com/family-adventure.
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WHAT: Sign Up for Affordable Social Media Learning Event
WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
WHERE: Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th Street NW, WDC 20009
DETAILS: "The Basics of Social Media—Using It Effectively in Your Organization" will combine a short presentation with a participant-driven discussion. The presentation will focus on putting the "social" in social media, using it to engage stakeholders and the wider community and meeting your organization’s goals.
COST: $15 per person including water and materials. Registration and prepayment are required.
CONTACT: For more information, call Susie Cambria at 301.832.2339 or email her at secambria@gmail.com.
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WHAT: Colored People’s Theater Collective Presents – "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf!" – PLAYING FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
WHEN: See below for the schedule of performance events
• Saturday, July 16, 2011, 9:30 PM
• Thursday, July 21, 2011, 6:00 PM
• Saturday, July 23, 2011, 12:00 PM
• Sunday, July 24, 2011, 8:30 PM
WHERE: Studio Theatre, 1501 14th Street NW, WDC 20005
DETAILS: Ntozake Shange’s "colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf!" illuminates the tales of women in all the shade’s of life’s experiences. Through poetry and dance, Shange reminds us that women bear a complicated love waiting for a laying on of hands. We invite you to walk out of the darkness and to cross the rainbow and see what light exists on the other side. Choreographed by DeMoya Watson, and directed by Jamil Jude, Colored People’s Theater Collective (CPT), founded circa 2010, is a theatre collective whose mission is to explore, challenge and impact how race and diversity are seen on stage. As theatre professionals, we realize that theatre is not created in a vacuum; it is a collaborative entity. Everyone involved (marketing, artistic, ticket sales, community engagement, development, etc.) is responsible for shaping the work that is ultimately produced on stage. Additionally, once a work has been presented on stage, the audience can shape, interpret, and tailor the work to fit their sensibilities. Our goal is to address how both audiences and those who make theatre, see race and diversity and how that impacts the final product.
COST: Tickets are only $17*
*Price does not include cost of a Fringe Festival button, which is required for attendance at all Capital Fringe Festival events. Buttons can be purchased along with tickets from the Capital Fringe Festival Box Office.
CONTACT: Get your tickets online at www.capitalfringe.org or by calling 866.811.4111.
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First Reminder
WHAT: American Sign Language Art Signs Gallery Talk
WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 2:30 PM
WHERE: Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F Streets NW, WDC 20004
DETAILS: Look for our specially trained ASL volunteer gallery guide, who will offer a 30-minute gallery discussion about an artwork. Meet behind the F Street information desk.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.633.1000 or visit http://americanart.si.edu.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Civil War Ballooning Lecture
WHEN: Now through Sunday, July 17, 2011
WHERE: National Air and Space Museum, 601 Independence Avenue SW, WDC 20560
DETAILS: The free lecture will cover the effects ballooning had on the outcome of the Civil War.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.357.1387 or visit www.nasm.si.edu.
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WHAT: Peruvian Dance Festival
WHEN: Sunday, July 17, 2011, see below for the schedule of dance performances…
• 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, Dance workshop and demostration with Mamauca (Free)
• 12:00-3:00 PM, Andean music performed by Villalobos (Free)
• 1:00-3:00 PM, Soy Andia screening and original dance demostration (Tickets needed)
• 3:30-4:30 PM, Danzak screening and Scissor Dance demostration (Tickets needed)
WHERE: National Geographic, 1600 M Street NW, WDC 20036
DETAILS: Experience the vibrant dance traditions of Peru with films, workshops and live demonstrations.
COST: $5 per child; $10 per adult
CONTACT: For tickets or more information on Peruvian Dance Festival, please visit http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/special-events/peruvian-dance-festival/.
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WHAT: Monthly DC Public Charter School Board Meeting
WHEN: Monday, July 18, 2011, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHERE: DC Public Charter School Board Office, 3333 14th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Conference Room, WDC 20010
DETAILS: Participate in the board meeting to keep you well-informed of what’s going in the charter school community. Learn more about the DC Public Charter School Board, the sole authorizer of charter schools in DC, at http://www.dcpubliccharter.com.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.328.2660 or email dcpublic@dcpubliccharter.com.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: “Teenie” Book Reading – Cosponsored by FOCUS
WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 6:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: Bus Boys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW, WDC 20009
DETAILS: Join the author, Christopher Grant, for a book reading from “Teenie”. Here is a summary of the book - "Teenie is desperate to be accepted into a prestigious study abroad program in Spain, so that she can see what life is like beyond the streets of Brooklyn. She wouldn't mind escaping from her strict (though lovable) West Indian parents for awhile either. But when the captain of the basketball team starts to pay attention to her and Cherise, her best friend, meets a guy online, Teenie's mind is on anything but her schoolwork. Can Teenie save her friendship with Cherise, save her grade point average so that she can study in Spain, and save herself from a potentially dangerous relationship?"
CONTACT: For more information, email cg@christopher-grant.com or visit www.christopher-grant.com.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Capital Fringe Festival 2011
WHEN: Now to Sunday, July 24, 2011
WHERE: Visit the website below for the location
DETAILS: The Capital Fringe Festival, also referred to as the DC Fringe Festival, is an annual performing arts event in Washington, DC featuring more than 100 performances in a variety of venues around Washington, DC. The Capital Fringe Festival introduces risk-taking art and non-traditional performances including theater, dance, music, poetry, puppetry and more. In addition to the roster of performances, there is merriment to be had at the Fort Fringe under the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, where fanatics can enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, and catch the latest buzz about all the Fringe performances.
COST: $17 plus $7 admission button; discounts and multi-show passes available
CONTACT: To purchase tickets, call 866.811.4111 or purchase tickets online at www.capfrindge.org. Also, you can visit the link to see a full list of participating artists and performance times.
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First Reminder
WHAT: La Dolce DC – DC Celebration of Italian Culture
WHEN: Now through Sunday, July 31, 2011
WHERE: Visit the website below for the location
DETAILS: Washington, DC celebrates all things Italian with La Dolce DC, a citywide festival that coincides with the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and exclusive engagements of Italian art at the National Gallery of Art and The Phillips Collection. La Dolce DC showcases Italian culture through architecture, art, dance, design, fashion, music, theatre, film, food and wine.
CONTACT: For more information, visit ladolcedc.washington.org.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: Oklahoma! Returns to Arena Stage
WHEN: Now through Sunday, October 2, 2011
WHERE: Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, WDC 20024
DETAILS: The best-selling show in Arena's 60 year history is back for 12 weeks only! This is not your mother’s Oklahoma!. Inspired by the toughness of the prairie, Artistic Director Molly Smith sets her production in the robust world of territory life filled with a dynamic cast as rich and complex as the great tapestry of America itself. With Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless music, Oklahoma! celebrates the vigor of America’s pioneering spirit with athletic dance and boot-stomping energy. Chock full of classic tunes such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” and “People will Say We’re in Love,” this muscular production will thrill audiences young and old.
CONTACT: For tickets or more information, call 202.488.3300 or visit www.arenastage.org.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS / CLASSES / CAMPS
First Reminder
WHAT: DC State Board of Education Seeking Two Students to Serve as Student Representatives on the Education Board
DEADLINE: Friday, July 29, 2011
DETAILS: The student representatives on the District of Columbia State Board of Education will act as liaisons between the student population of the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia State Board of Education. In order to serve as a student representative, applicants must be residents of the District of Columbia. All applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a District of Columbia High School or a freshman, sophomore or junior in a local college or university. The student representative term begins in September 2011 and ends in July 2012.
CONTACT: Applications may be downloaded on the DC State Board of Education website at www.sboe.dc.gov. All applicants wishing to serve as a Student Representative must submit an application via email to sboe@dc.gov.
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WHAT: Dumbarton House History Summer Camp (One-Week Session Camps)
WHEN: Now through Friday, August 5, 2011 (See the link for the schedule of camp sessions)
WHERE: 2715 Q Street NW, WDC 20007
DETAILS: Children will experience life as it was in Georgetown households about 200 years ago, when our nation's capital was founded. Campers will sample and help cook historic snacks and drinks, perform early American and African American dances, experiment with making music, paint watercolor portraits and sketch from nature, try on period clothing, explore a historic garden, practice Federal manners, play with historic games and more!
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.337.2288 ext. 222 or visit http://www.dumbartonhouse.org/summer.htm.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: Smithsonian Resident Associates Sponsoring Full- and Half-Day Summer Camp Programs for Children K-8
WHEN: Now through Friday, August 19, 2011 (See the link for the schedule of camp sessions)
WHERE: S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, WDC 20560
DETAILS: The Smithsonian Resident Associates sponsors full- and half-day summer camp programs for children in grades K-8 guiding them in the exploration of Washington, DC’s Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, and other regional sites. The camps focus on a specific theme such as computer technology, video arts, music & dance, exploration of other lands & outer space, theater, photography, and art.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.357.3030 (phone registration only) or visit https://residentassociates.org/camp/Default.aspx.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Washington Performing Arts Summer Academy’s Summer Steps with Step Afrika
WHEN: Monday, August 1 to Saturday, August 6, 2011, 9:00-3:30 PM
WHERE: 2000 L Street NW, Suite 510, WDC 20036
DETAILS: WPAS Summer Steps with Step Afrika! is a one-week program exploring the variations of the tradition of stepping, as well as its associations with other percussive dance styles. Led by members of the DC-based Step Afrika! troupe, the program explores the relationship between music and rhythm and helps participants build discipline and leadership skills.
COST: $40 for application fee
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.833.9800 or visit www.wpas.org.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: Washington Nationals Baseball Camp
WHEN: Monday, August 1, to Friday, August 5, 2011
WHERE: Georgetown Prep, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852
DETAILS: The Washington Nationals Baseball Camp for boys and girls, ages 7-14, offers campers an unforgettable baseball experience they will treasure for a lifetime. Far more than just a week at camp, it is a place where new skills are developed and old ones perfected. Our commitment to creating the most exciting and informative baseball experience is reflected in every aspect of our camp. During the week campers will feel like real “Major Leaguers” as they take the field in their very own Washington Nationals uniform and learn from baseball’s best. This unique, action-packed camp features top notch instruction and demonstrations from our experienced Washington Nationals Camp coaching staff, as well as fundamental station work, skills contests, scrimmages and game action.
CONTACT: For more information, call 800.529.2267 or sign up at http://www.nationalscamps.com.
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WHAT: Daughters of the American Revolution Museum Colonial Camp
WHEN: Monday, August 1, to Friday, August 5, 2011, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
WHERE: National Society of DAR, 1776 D Street NW, WDC 20006
DETAILS: Step back in time for a “Revolutionary” experience at the DAR Museum’s tenth annual Colonial Camp. During this one-week long camp, campers will wear historically accurate costumes and explore colonial-American life through food, song, dance, crafts, stitchery, and a field trip. Camp cost includes field trip expenses, snacks, and costume. Boys receive a shirt, waistcoat, haversack, and Tricorne hat. Girls receive a shift, gown, apron, and cap.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.628.1776 or visit http://www.dar.org/museum/edprogrms.cfm.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Joy of the Motion Offering Saturday Classes in Young Modern Dance
WHEN: Saturday, August 6, to Saturday, August 27, 2011
WHERE: 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW, WDC 20016
DETAILS: In the summer, Joy of Motion will offer a Young Modern Dance workshop series in ballet, jazz and modern dance for 6-12 grades on Saturdays.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.362.3042 or visit www.joyofmotion.org.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Camp Sitar’s Summer Musical
WHERE: 1700 Kalorama Road NW, WDC 20009
DETAILS: For students in grades 5-12 who like to sing, dance, and act, Camp Sitar’s summer musical provides the opportunity to put on an exciting, Broadway-style musical under professional direction and design. Students experience all aspects of mounting a full length musical from auditioning to rehearsal to final performance. This summer Sitar is doing Bye Bye Birdie. Past productions have included Beauty and the Beast, Willy Wonka, Jr., You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and Hello, Dolly!
CONTACT: Registration must be done in-person. For more information, call 202.797.2145 or visit www.sitarartscenter.org.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Camp Sitar’s Teen Visual and Performing Arts Intensive
WHERE: 1700 Kalorama Road NW, WDC 20009
DETAILS: The Teen Visual and Performing Arts Intensive offers a higher level of classes serving grades 8-12 in graphic design, music production, photography, fashion, dance and more. Teens can opt to participate in the Teen Intensive and the summer musical.
CONTACT: Registration must be done in-person. For more information, call 202.797.2145 or visit www.sitarartscenter.org.
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SCHOLARSHIPS / CONTESTS / AWARDS
Second Reminder
WHAT: ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship
DEADLINE: Postmarked by Friday, July 15, 2011
DETAILS: ERCA is a non-profit corporation that awards a minimum of 25 scholarships per year. This scholarship is available for high school students planning to continue their education beyond high school who are legal residents of the United States. Applicants must have recognized a need or problem in their community, have determined a way to address this need or solve this problem, have developed an action plan, and have worked to put the action plan in place so as to address the need or solve the problem. The action plan must be a unique project developed by the student, not a project developed by an established group of which the student is a member.
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://www.studentresearch.org.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award
DEADLINE: Postmarked by Friday, July 15, 2011
DETAILS: The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training. Education support awards may be used for direct school expenses or for living expenses while you are enrolled in an educational program. Applicant must be at least 17 years of age and must be a low-income mother, with a minor child/children enrolled in an accredited program as skills training, ESL, or GED program or pursuing a technical/vocational, associate, first bachelor, or professional/master's/doctoral degrees.
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/edsupport.html.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Share Your Story – College Essay Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, July 15, 2011
DETAILS: This essay scholarship is in request of receiving copies of the essays/personal statements that you wrote for your college applications. These are the 400 word or more essays that you wrote to communicate who you are and the world you live in. I am interested in personal statements written for college applications by low-income students of all ethnic backgrounds. These essays will be entered into a competition for a scholarship and publication in a book called Share Your Story. There is a scholarship attached to this essay competition. The top seven essays will each be awarded a $1,000 college scholarship, and the best overall essay will win a $5,000 college scholarship. These essays will also be included in the Share Your Story book. Scholarships will be awarded by December 31, 2011. Authors of the additional top 125 – 150 excellent essays that are chosen for publication will not receive scholarships, but will have the pride of knowing that their personal statements have been published in the Share Your Story book. Not every essay will be published.
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://shareyourstoryessays.com.
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First Reminder
WHAT: The StorageMart ScholarSmarts Scholarships
DEADLINE: Friday, July 15, 2011
DETAILS: Scholarships are open to all students, including but not limited to: graduating college seniors, adults returning to school, single parents going to school, military students, undergraduate students, graduate school students and others enrolled at least half-time. Applicants must submit an essay selecting one of the topics from the website…
• How has staying organized attributed to success in your academic, professional or personal life?
• What link is there between a clutter-free workspace and increased productivity?
• How has self-storage improved your lifestyle?
• What is the relationship between organizing your home and lowering stress levels?
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://www.storage-mart.com/scholarship.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Applications should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than 2 months before the start date of the program to be attended.
DETAILS: The Sunshine Lady Foundation (SLF) offers the Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) for women who are survivors of intimate partner abuse and are either currently attending or thinking about attending school. Support is available for full or part-time students accepted in accredited educational programs at United States institutions that could be 2 or 4-year college, a technical institute, training school, etc. Applicants should be citizens or legal residents of the United States and demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance.
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://www.wispinc.org/Programs/WISP/tabid/62/Default.aspx.
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First Reminder
WHAT: OP Loftbed Scholarship
DEADLINE: Sunday, July 31, 2011
DETAILS: This scholarship is for a student whom the judges feel provided the most interesting answers to a set of questions. Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America. The selected winner must enroll as a full or part-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States of America by January 31, 2012 or else forfeit the award funds. Applications with any answer except "OP Loftbed" for question #4 will be disqualified. Only one submission per applicant is allowed. Award: At least one $500 scholarship.
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://oploftbed.com/scholarship.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
DEADLINE: Sunday, July 31, 2011
DETAILS: This scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. Eligible students are 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students that are legal resident of the U.S., currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months. Financial need is not considered. The selection of the winner is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement.
CONTACT: The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking on http://www.gkscholarship.com.
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JOBS / INTERNSHIPS / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT: Mayor’s Office on African Affairs Seeking Volunteers for the 2nd Annual DC Africa Festival
WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 12:00-6:00 PM
WHERE: Takoma Recreation Center, 300 Van Buren Street NW, WDC 20012
DETAILS: The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (OAA) is hosting the 2nd Annual D.C. Africa Festival. Following the success of last year’s event, we are pleased once again to showcase and highlight African culture and communities in the District of Columbia. This festival will be free and open to the public. This year our theme will be “One City, Many Voices: Showcasing Africa’s Cultural and Economic Contributions to the District of Columbia.” The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs will kick off a new initiative called We Count!, which is a survey of African-owned business, organizations and residents of the District of Columbia. The information we collect will be used to improve our overall community outreach efforts and to heighten our presence in the District.
CONTACT: OAA invites those who are interested in volunteering for the event to send your name, phone number, and email address to OAA@dc.gov. Please send your email with the subject line: DC Africa Fest 2011 Volunteer.
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WHAT: Community Connections Hiring Community Clothes Closet Manager
DETAILS: We have a small clothing closet called "The Cozy Closet" where we receive donations of clothes for men, women & children. The volume of clothes that come in can be small to massive and we are seeking a volunteer to help us maintain this closet, by hanging clothes on hangers, and separating them (men, women, & children) via sex, and season (winter. spring, summer) for a few hours a day, 2-3 days a week. Also to assist clients with their selections and keeping the closet neat, tidy and items in place.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.546.1512 or visit www.ccdc1.org.
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WHAT: International Experience (Nonprofit) Seeking Coordinators to Supervise and Mentor Exchange Students
DETAILS: International Experience - USA (iE) is a non-profit international high school exchange student organization. We are currently seeking qualified and motivated people to join our team as Local Coordinators, supervising and mentoring high school exchange students. Our local coordinators are responsible for promoting our student exchange and Young Diplomat program in their communities, identifying and vetting qualified host families, placing exchange students with host families and in local schools, complying with Department of State regulations. The main role of a Local Coordinator is as a supervisor and mentor of the students, always looking out for the student's best interest. As a Local Coordinator, you would be working closely with an area supervisor who will give you all the support and necessary tools to be successful. iE gives qualified candidates all needed system, procedural, and rules training. We give our coordinators a per-student stipend of $850 to help defray the costs of marketing, travel, and other related expenses. There is also a $50 per student fund that the local coordinator can draw off from for student events (such as orientations, Christmas parties, taking the students to a museum, etc.) Also, there are international travel opportunities with this position.
CONTACT: For more information, call 888.266.2921 or visit http://www.usa.international-experience.net.
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SCHOOL / COMMUNITY RESOURCES
WHAT: Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. Monthly Free Trainings for Parents and Staff That Work With Youth With Special Needs
WHEN: See the below for coming trainings on specific topics…
• Monday, July 18, 2011, 5:30-7:30 PM, DC Health Insurance 101
• Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 5:00-6:30 PM, Support Group for Spanish Speaking Parents of Children with Special Needs
• Saturday, July 23, 2011, 9:00-10:00 AM, Primary Care for Special Needs
WHERE: Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc., 4201 Georgia Avenue NW, WDC 20011
DETAILS: All trainings are free and available to parents and staff that work with youth and special needs. The new school year is vastly approaching and Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. is available to provide free training to parents; teachers; special education coordinators; community based organizations, health care providers and anyone who works with youth with special needs. If your organization is interested in hosting training, please refer to the contact section.
CONTACT: To register or to inquire about hosting training, please contact shanta.hendry@aje-dc.org.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: Teaching Professional Development Registration for Math Teachers - Learning & Loving Math
WHEN: Thursday, July 28, to Friday, July 29, 2011, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
WHERE: Two Rivers Public Charter School, 1234 4th Street NE, WDC 20002
DETAILS: In this two-day workshop, participants will engage in problem-based tasks that build their understanding of mathematics and will explore their personal math stories. They will learn methods for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners and leave with techniques for providing an inquiry approach to math in their classroom.
COST: $150 for DC charter teachers
CONTACT: To register, please email learn@tworiverspcs.org, with your name, your position for the 2011-2012 school year, your school's name, and your contact information.
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NETWORKING ONLINE
FOCUS and DC CAN are online and now on social networking sites. Find and follow us on the following links.
Official Website| www.focusdc.org
Facebook| www.facebook.com/focusdc and www.facebook.com/dccanfocus
Twitter| www.twitter.com/focusdc and www.twitter.com/dccanfocus
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