Charter Chat 06/15/11
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Submission Instructions:The more submissions we have, the more useful this e-newsletter will be! Email us at charterchat@focusdc.org to submit youth-oriented and family-friendly events and resources to include in future newsletters with “for charter chat” in the subject line. Please submit entries in the format found in the newsletter below. Entries must be received by COB Monday to be included in the Wednesday edition that week. We generally include entries three weeks in advance of the event date, deadline, or activity start date. We may provide more lead-time for contests, scholarships, competitions, etc. where time for preparation is required.
For many of us, our fathers, uncles, and grandfathers are our heroes. We appreciate them for their love and guidance. A good father can set an example of strength, honor, sacrifice, and responsibility. On Father's Day, we honor dads for their love and the lessons they have taught us. Happy Father’s Day to public charter school dads!
CHARTER SHOUT-OUTS
Congratulations to soon-to-be SEED Public Charter School graduate Jihad Ford and his artwork being selected to be part of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Congressional Art Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. If you are traveling this summer, keep an eye out for it. To learn how 97 percent of all SEED graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities, explore their outstanding, intensive educational program at www.seedschooldc.org.
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E.L. Haynes PCS is the first CityBridge Foundation Strong Schools Award recipient, and received a gift of $200,000 for its unwavering focus on student academic achievement and their broader impact on public charter education across the city. To learn how 69% of students scored proficient or advanced in math on the DC-CAS and 67% scored proficient or advanced in reading, explore their program based on national recognized best practices for advancing student achievement at www.elhaynes.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Second Reminder
WHAT: Capitol RiverFront Summer Movie Series – Raiders of the Lost Ark
WHEN: Every Thursday, now through July 28, 2011
WHERE: Tingey Plaza, 100 Tingey Street SE, WDC 20003
DETAILS: Every Thursday at sundown, enjoy a movie in the outdoors. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a film with your family and friends. This year, this event will offer food, trucks, popcorn, cotton candy and Micha’s Sorbet. Below is a schedule of movies presenting at Capitol RiverFront…
· June 16 – The Blide Side
· June 23 – ET
· July 7 – The Social Network
· July 14 – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
· July 21 – The Bourne Ultimatum
· July 28 – The West Side Story
COST: Free
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.capitolriverfront.org/calendar/do/front-flicks-outdoor-movies1.
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WHAT: World Children’s Festival 2011
WHEN: Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19, 2011, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
WHERE: National Mall, Between 4th and 7th Streets NW, WDC 20565
DETAILS: The World Children’s Festival, held on the National Mall in Washington, DC, will be the world’s largest celebration of children’s creativity and imagination bringing together hundreds of young artists and performers from around the world. During this three-day festival, the National Mall will be transformed to create an amazing experience for the participants as well as the general public. The event is held every four years and includes crafts, workshops, performances, and activities suitable for ages 4 to 84. The World Children’s Festival is a culmination of the Arts Olympiad, a free global program of the International Child Art Foundation (ICAF) in which millions of children worldwide competed to win the honor to represent their home state or country. Eminent educators and field experts ranging from Olympians and professional artists to scientists and technologists host workshops and activities to nurture children’s creativity and develop their empathy in a global community setting.
CONTACT: For more information, please visit www.icaf.org.
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WHAT: The Fairy Caravan with Beale Street Puppets at Discovery Theater
WHEN: Friday, June 17, 2011, 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
WHERE: The S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, WDC 20024
DETAILS: The Three Gypsies and their Miniature Tent and Caravan have travelled far and wide to visit your town! Join Beale Street Puppets for a medieval, musical marionette show! Fairies, gnomes, elves, mermaids, woodland creatures and fantasy folk are in abundance in this magical show. From tiny fairies to dancing mushrooms, to a comical large fire-breathing dragon at show's end, children will be spellbound to find that nature itself is waiting to entertain them. Enjoyed by ages 2-7.
COST: $6 per adult; $5 per child; $3 per child under 2
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.633.8700 or visit http://discoverytheater.org/shows/jun/puppet-fun-in-june.shtm.
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WHAT: Taste of Reston Carnival
WHEN: Friday, June 17, 3:00-11:00 PM, and Saturday, June 18, 2011, 12:00-11:00 PM
WHERE: Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 1763 Foundation Drive, Reston, VA 20190
DETAILS: The Taste of Reston Carnival is returning to this year's event. Both the young and the young at heart will enjoy in the festivities featured in this fun-filled festival zone! Take a spin on your favorite ride while listening to the tunes of your favorite song being played at the Pavilion. The Carnival will be located on the Reston Town Center surface parking lot at the corner of Fountain Drive and Freedom Drive.
COST:Carnival tickets will be available at the Carnival. $1 per ticket; $20 per 24 tickets (Each ride requires 3-5 tickets)
CONTACT: For more information, please call 703.707.9045 or visit http://www.restontaste.com/.
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First Reminder
WHAT: U.S. Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
WHERE: Howard University, Burr Gymnasium, 2400 6th Street NW, WDC 20059
DETAILS: The U.S. Navy SEAL has contracted Voices, Inc. and Equals Three Communications to raise awareness among African Americans, age 16-25, and encourage them to participate in the Navy Seal Fitness Challenge at Howard University. The challenge is open to competitors ages 16-25. The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge consists of a 500-yard swim, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.
CONTACT: To register for this fitness challenge, sign up at www.uiquely-elite.com.
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WHAT: Imagination Stage Musical Performance – The Wind in the Willows
WHEN: Wednesday, June 22, to Sunday, April 14, 2011
WHERE: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
DETAILS: Go on a wild ride with Mr. Toad! It's early in the twentieth century, and Mr. Toad embraces the motor car with reckless abandon. When it is clear that he is on a road to disaster, Toad's friends Mole, Ratty and Mr. Badger decide to intervene. Can they save Toad from himself? In an adventure with police chases, prison breaks and bandits, Mr. Toad learns the true meaning of friendship. This musical event is faithful to the classic, enchanting novel. Enjoyed by ages 4+.
COST:$10-$22 for single tickets; discounts for groups of 10+
CONTACT: To order by phone, call 301.280.1660, or at the box office. For more information, visit http://www.imaginationstage.org/shows-a-tickets/now-playing.
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WHAT: 10th Anniversary Hip-Hop Theater Festival
WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, to Saturday, July 16, 2011
DETAILS: The Hip-Hop Theater Festival returns to celebrate the best in local and national culture from the Hip-Hop generation. Part of its mission is to make theater by and about the Hip-Hop generation to every member of our community. Below is the festival schedule…
· Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM – “Word Becomes Flesh”
(Performance held at DancePlace, 3325 8th Street NE, WDC 20017)
Word Becomes Flesh is an ensemble-based revisioning of Marc and Bamuthi Joseph’s fluid evening-length choreo-poem. Presented as a series of letters to an unborn son, performed by a dynamic cast of young men, the play uses poetry, dance and live music to document nine months of pregnancy from a young single father’s perspective.
· Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 11:00 AM, “SEED”
(This free Performance held at Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, WDC 20024)
Burnt-out social worker Anne Colleen Simpson decides to write a book detailing the child welfare case that brought her acclaim. But when Chee-Chee, a gifted ten-year-old from the “projects” collides into her life, she is forced to confront the shadows of her past. This compelling drama examines the class and cultural fault lines in one of New York’s most prominent black communities.
COST:$10 per person for Word Becomes Flesh (limited $5 discounted tickets available); Free for SEED
CONTACT: For group bookings or more information, call Travis Ballenger at 202.554.9066 ext. 5070, email groups@hhtf.org, or visit www.hhtf.org.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS / CLASSES / CAMPS
WHAT: Passport to Summer Program
WHEN:Monday, June 20, to Friday, August 12, 2011
WHERE: Washington International School, 1690 36th Street NW, WDC 20007
DETAILS:In a world increasingly without borders, Passport to Summer welcomes students from Washington, DC and beyond, offering a unique international and multicultural experience and a wide range of programs to students of all ages. Passport to Summer allows students to engage in collaborative project-based programs that reflect the interests of 21st century young explorers. Campers work together, acquiring and honing skills of leadership, compromise, collaboration and ingenuity.
CONTACT:For more information regarding camp program, visit http://www.wis.edu/school-life/passport-to-summer/index.aspx.
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WHAT: The DC Public Library – Children’s Summer Reading Program 2011
WHEN:Check the calendar for a schedule of events at your neighborhood library
WHERE: To begin your journey with Summer Reading, visit any DC Public Library, and pick up a passport. Earn credit by reading a book or attending a summer reading program.
DETAILS:The One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Program encourages children ages birth to 12 to expand their horizons by reading and learning about other lands. Children will explore cultures through reading, hear stories from people who have traveled and enjoy an array of music, dance and games from around the world. Each page in your passport represents a different continent, with the circles representing 15 minutes of activity.
· Color the circles to indicate time spent reading or attending a library program.
· Fill in at least four circles on each page to complete the program.
· Bring your completed passport to your neighborhood library to receive a prize.
CONTACT:For more information regarding program schedule, highlights of the performers, and suggested reading lists, visit http://dclibrary.org/node/13773.
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WHAT: Youth Training Institute at DCTV Recruiting Middle and High School Students
WHEN:Rolling basis throughout the year
WHERE: Youth Training Institute at DCTV, 901 Newton Street NE, WDC 20017
DETAILS:DCTV’s youth media initiative, created to give young people in the DC Metro area the opportunity and space to learn, understand and create media to make positive changes in the Washington DC community. YTI empowers youth voices by providing forums for expression for youth, which includes the development and productions of programs, and helping young people become engaged in our community through creative expression and various uses of media. If you are interested in creating media and working with DCTV in other areas of personal and professional development. Here are a few benefits of the program designed for middle school and high school students…
· Access to DCTV resources (field cameras, studios, editing)
· Hands-on learning
· Mentoring
· Local and national program distribution
· Peer to peer training opportunities
· School credit, service learning hours, volunteering hours or community service hours
CONTACT:For more information, call Fred Kenner at 202.526.7007 ext. 124, email fkenner@dctvonline.tv, or visit http://www.dctv.org/Youth-Training.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Young Parents Program at the Latin American Youth Center
WHEN:Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 3:00-5:00 PM (Open House)
WHERE: Latin American Youth Center, 1419 Columbia Road NW, WDC 20009
DETAILS:The Young Parents Program is now recruiting for our next session of prenatal and parenting classes, beginning in late June. The program is open to pregnant and parenting DC residents ages 16 to 24, so please encourage youth who fit the bill to consider joining our classes. This program’s curriculum is focused on parenting skills and how to find a job.
CONTACT:To fill out an application, please refer your express of interest to Maggie Lyons at maggie@layc-dc.org.
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Second Reminder
WHAT: School of Rock Summer Camp
WHEN: Sunday, June 26, to Monday, August 22, 2011
WHERE: Held at three sites in Asburn, VA, Silver Spring, MD, and Vienna, VA
· Asburn SOR, 20660 Asburn Road, Asburn, VA 20147
· DC/Silver Spring MD SOR, 8634 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
· Vienna SOR, 111 Center Street South, Vienna, VA 22180
DETAILS: School of Rock offers one- and two-week summer music day camps for musicians of all skill levels who play electric or acoustic guitar, bass, drums, piano, keyboards or vocals. Campers will develop their musicianship and learn new skills in a creative and fun environment. Since we run the camps in our own facilities using our own equipment, and therefore don't have the expense of an outside facility, we are able to keep our camp sessions small and personalized. This allows us to give the campers a lot of personal attention, matches them up by skill, and lets them spend more time together as a band, making music and having fun.
CONTACT: For more information, call 703.850.2100 or visit http://sordc.com/summer_camps.shtml.
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First Reminder
WHAT: Achieve Beyond Summer Camp 2011
WHEN: Monday, June 27, to Friday, September 2, 2011
WHERE: Achieve Beyond, 7143 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043
DETAILS: We at Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Behavior Services Virginia are delighted to announce that we are now accepting registrations for our Summer Camp 2011. Achieve Beyond's Summer Camp goal is to facilitate the generalization of skills taught in school and/or therapy programs to the natural environment. Using Skinner's (1957) Analysis of Verbal Behavior as the foundation of our camp, we help children on the autism spectrum as well as developmental delays and social skills deficits learn and practice newly acquired skills with other similar-aged children who have like abilities. During the summer camp, there will be 1 therapist following 2-3 participants. This ratio will be determined once we close the registration and know the age group ad like abilities.
CONTACT: For more information, call 703.237.2219 or visit http://www.achievebeyondusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=79.
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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES / ENROLLMENT EVENTS
Second Reminder – TODAY!
WHAT:Community Academy PCS – Amos III Campus Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 9:00-11:00 AM
WHERE: Community Academy PCS, 1400 1st Street NW, WDC 20011
DETAILS:The Amos 3 Elementary School includes an early childhood program that gives young children a firm foundation for their academic careers by focusing on basic concepts in reading and math. It promotes social development, respect for themselves and others, good behavior and a love of learning. The Amos 3 elementary program has a curricular focus on math/science/technology. Scientific inquiry and methods emphasizing hands-on, problem-based approaches infuse all content areas. Children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, in addition to acquiring knowledge across all subject areas. A team of student support specialists addresses specific needs to promote healthy emotional and social skills. We readily entertain individual tours by appointment for the convenience of prospective families.
CONTACT: For more information, call Deborah Reeves or Cally Alston at 202.234.5368or visit www.capcs.org.
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Ongoing Reminder
WHAT:Achievement Prep PCS Open House
WHEN:Thursdays, June 16, 23 & 30, and Tuesdays, June 21 & 28, 2011, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
WHERE: Achievement Prep PCS, 908 Wahler Place SE, WDC 20032
DETAILS:Come and tour our school and learn about the program that was identified as the highest performing charter school in the District in 2010. Enter your rising 4th, 5th, or 6th grade scholar in our enrollment lottery. Applications may be completed in person or via web at www.aprepacademy.org.
CONTACT: For more information, please call Danielle Johnson by 202.562.1214 ext. 119, email djohnson@aprepacademy.org, or visit www.aprepacademy.org.
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Ongoing Reminder
WHAT:Paul PCS Open House
WHEN: Tuesdays, June 21 & 28, 2011, 9:00-11:00 AM
WHERE: Paul PCS, 5800 8th Street NW, WDC 20011
DETAILS:The mission of Paul Public Charter School is to educate our students and to develop in them the capacity to be responsible citizens, independent thinkers, and leaders. Now accepting applications for grades 6-9 for the 2011-2012 school year.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.291.7499 or visit www.paulcharter.org.
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WHAT: Hyde Leadership PCS Open House
WHEN: Tuesdays, June 21, 10:00-11:30 AM, and June 28, 2011, 6:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: Hyde Leadership PCS, 1800 Perry Street NE, WDC 20018
DETAILS:We are a college preparatory school, serving Pre-K (age 4) through Grade 12. Our goal is to develop socially responsible leaders, who are prepared for college and for life! Visit our newly-renovated, high-tech building and learn about our academic programs; our character-building focus and parent involvement programs; our athletic activities; and, our art, music and other performing arts opportunities.
CONTACT: Interested parents can register online to attend an admissions information session at www.hydedc.org/admissions or call 202.551.0804. Enrollment forms are available online at www.hydedc.org/admissions_toapply.
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Ongoing Reminder
WHAT:KIPP DC PCS – Key Academy Campus Open House
WHEN:Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 9:00-10:00 AM
WHERE: KIPP DC PCS, 4801 Benning Road SE, WDC 20019
DETAILS:KEY Academy (Knowledge Empowers You) provides an innovative and academically-rigorous college preparatory program to over 420 fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in southeast Washington D.C. The school’s mission is to prepare students with the academic, intellectual, and character skills necessary for success in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond.
CONTACT: RSVP to bonique.jones@kippdc.org, call Vobnique Jones at 202.582.5477 or visit www.kippdc.org.
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First Reminder
WHAT:Tree of Life PCS Open House
WHEN:Thursday, June 23, 2011, 5:00-6:00 PM
WHERE: Tree of Life PCS, 2315 18th Place NE, WDC 20018
DETAILS:The Tree of Life Community PCS provides holistic academic and nonacademic programs and services for children and families of the District. The school offers small classes of 18-20 students for grade levels pre-kindergarten through eight. A content-rich, child-focused, culture-rich and relationship-focused curriculum model is utilized to achieve higher academic performance and develop productive behaviors and skills for one's contribution to the world community. The integration of academic content (and individualized instruction), particularly reading and literacy, within the context of stronger family/community services is emphasized. The school is free and open to the DC public.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202.832.1108 or visit http://www.treeoflifepcs.org.
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SCHOLARSHIPS / CONTESTS / AWARDS
WHAT:The Abbott and Fenner Essay Contest
DEADLINE:Saturday, June 18, 2011
DETAILS:Abbott and Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. This year’s essay question is “What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other educational facilities? Of these, which means the most to you?”
CONTACT:Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. For more information, visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
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WHAT:Big Sun Scholarship 2011
DEADLINE:Thursday, June 23, 2011
DETAILS:The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. This year’s essay question is “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What have you done to contribute to them?”
CONTACT:Your submissions must be sent to us by email at athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com. For more information, visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com.
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WHAT:Campbell Family Scholarships
DEADLINE:Thursday, June 30, 2011
DETAILS:We all care for our pets. But some take that further by pursuing a pet-specific vocation. Banfield Charitable Trust applauds their efforts by making undergraduate scholarships available to those who deserve them. Campbell Family Scholarships help provide full-tuition for up to four years of undergraduate studies with the intent to help pets. Please note that your official transcripts must arrive with your application in a sealed envelope from your academic institution. If your school will not issue transcripts to you in person, please have them mailed to your home. Send your transcripts and all application materials in one envelope. Applications without a transcript will be ineligible.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org/programs/campbell-family-scholarships.
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WHAT:BG Communications Scholarship Award
DEADLINE:Thursday, June 30, 2011
DETAILS:Breylan Communications focuses on providing the highest quality equipment in the communications industry. The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011. All you need to do is submitting answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php.
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WHAT:2011 From Failure to Promise Essay Contest
DEADLINE:Thursday, June 30, 2011
DETAILS:In 2010, Dr. C. Moorer published his ground breaking work, “From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate”. An inspirational autobiography in which Moorer (once an inner-city youth) shares his 15-year journey, espousing how God transformed his life and took him from college flunk-out to engineer and, ultimately, to university professor. Dr. C. Moorer has humbly told his story to inspire and motivate youth to reach great promise. Many students face challenges and circumstances that cascade the reality of reaching their academic hopes and dreams. We invite you to write an original essay, up to 1,000 words long, addressing the following questions: 1.) How has this book “From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate”, positively impacted your pursuit of success and promise? 2.) What is your commitment to improving the lives of global citizens once you have reached your destined promise? Contestants must be high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate-level college students with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, pursuing or planning to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html.
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JOBS / INTERNSHIPS / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT:Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program
DEADLINE:Friday, June 17, 2011
DETAILS:The HACU National Internship Program has placed more than 9,000 students in internships since its inception in 1992. The internships provide talented Hispanic and other minority students with the opportunity to develop their career and professional skills and receive financial support to help motivate them through graduation.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp.
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WHAT:2011 Summer Internship Opportunities with the Voice of Midlife and Older Women
DETAILS:If you are looking for a challenging internship where you can be part of a team and learn concrete skills, OWL is the place for you. You'll work with experienced professionals who are interested in mentoring interns. You'll learn first hand what its like to work at a fast-paced, national non-profit membership organization. You'll leave your internship experience knowing you made a valuable and lasting contribution to a worthwhile cause. OWL has several internship opportunities available for graduate and qualified undergraduate students. OWL prefers interns who can make at least a 3-month commitment, and have relevant academic and/or professional experience. Strong communications skills and computer proficiency are required. Candidates with an interest in women's issues and/or aging issues are especially encouraged to apply. Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn are a plus. OWL internships are available year-round, and are unpaid. Intern projects and assignments are developed based upon the individual skills and expertise of each intern.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.idealist.org/view/internship/CDzcXt5j5PbD.
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First Reminder
WHAT:Urban Ed Seeking Two Youth Workers for Safe Summer Program
DETAILS:Urban Ed is seeking two strong candidates to serve as youth workers for our special Safe Summer program for teenagers ages 14-15 this summer. We are looking for candidates to begin as soon as Monday, June 13. Urban Ed, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides District of Columbia children, youth, and adults with technology-driven education, information and skill development for sustained futures. This position is for a youth worker to support our Pathways to Prosperity teen program during the summer months. The youth worker should have a youth development background preferably with at-risk populations or youth in need of supervision. Knowledge of state and federal education standards a plus but not mandatory. Experience with training and curriculum development a strong plus. Experience tutoring and mentoring low-performing youth also helpful. The ideal candidate will have advanced technology skills in Microsoft Office, be organized, detail-oriented and responsible. Able to work with teams yet independently, take initiative and require minimal supervision are customary in our work environment. This is a part-time, temporary position from Jun 13 – Aug 17. Urban Ed seeks individuals with demonstrated energy and compassion for youth and community work.
CONTACT:Send cover letter with resume to info@urbaned.org with a subject line saying Youth Worker or via fax, 202.610.2355. To learn more about this nonprofit, visit www.urbaned.org.
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WHAT:The Cato Institute Internship Program 2011
DEADLINE:Friday, July 1, 2011
DETAILS:Cato interns assist policy staff as researchers; work with the conference department to organize policy conferences, debates, and forums; attend seminars and conferences; and assist Cato's professional staff by copying and filing newspaper articles, distributing materials to congressional offices, and preparing mailings. In addition to their research and other duties, interns take part in regular seminars on politics, economics, law, and philosophy, as well as a series of lectures and films on libertarian themes. (Summer interns are also encouraged, but not required, to play on the Institute's softball team.) Cato internships are for undergraduates, regardless of major, recent graduates, graduate students, or law students who have a strong commitment to individual liberty, private property, free markets, limited government, and the philosophy of classical, or market, liberalism.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.cato.org/jobs/intern.
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WHAT:The Heritage Foundation Internship Program 2011
DEADLINE:Friday, July 1, 2011
DETAILS:Applications should demonstrate strong research and writing talents, excellent communication skills, and the inquisitiveness to undertake various research, writing, administrative, and computer projects. All interns are paid at the rate of $7.25 per hour. Each semester, interns are required to begin on the start date and intern through the end date. The Heritage Foundation's Fall Intern Program begins in late August and ends in December. During the fall term, Heritage will accept approximately 50 interns. Interns may work part-time (a minimum of 24 hours per week), to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
CONTACT:The application, eligibility requirements, policy, and procedures are available on our website by clicking onhttp://www.heritage.org/about/internships-young-leaders/applying-to-the-internship-program.
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SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
WHAT:Reading is Fundamental Offering Free Brochures on Promoting the Habit of Reading in Families
DETAILS:Reading Is Fundamental has developed these brochures on a variety of topics to help promote the habit of reading in families. Download, print, copy and distribute any or all of these materials for free. These guides are in PDF format. You will need Acrobat Reader to download them. Please note that for best printing results, print them on 11’’ by 17’’ paper. Parent guide brochures have covered these following topics…
· Choosing Good Books for Children of All Ages
· How to Get Preschoolers Excited about Reading
· Reading Aloud to Your Children
· RIF’s Guide to Artistic Adventures
· Summertime Reading Adventures
· La Lectura
CONTACT:To download brochures distributed by RIF, visit http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/brochures.htm.
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First Reminder
WHAT:Reading Comprehension Professional Development Opportunity Through FOCUS and WestEd
WHEN:Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 5:00-7:30 PM
DETAILS:FOCUS is partnering with WestEd to provide a professional development opportunity for public charter school science, math, history, and English teachers. This online module will focus on reading comprehension: Strategies for Text Discussion and Data-Driven instruction, and will be aligned with the common core standards. An in-person kickoff will be held on the evening of August 9th (dinner provided), followed by 7 weeks of online training to be completed on your schedule, with coursework anticipated to take 2 hours per week. This is the first in a series of reading comprehension modules we will be offering. Requirements for registration are…
· Public charter school middle or high school teacher with access to students during the module
· Preference given to teams of 2 or more from one school
· First come, first served - space is limited
CONTACT:Email Alison Collier, acollier@focusdc.org, to register.
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Second Reminder
WHAT:DC Social Innovation Project Announcing Grant Opportunities Through Community Lab
DETAILS:Community Lab offers a way for neighborhood associations, schools, and community groups to implement a high-impact, small-scale project to improve a community. DCSIP provides funding of up to $1,500 and works with the recipient organization on the implementation and evaluation of the initiative.
CONTACT:For more information, visit http://www.dcsocialinnovation.org/#/community-lab/4548778731.
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Second Reminder
WHAT:Tom's of Maine Announces "50 States for Good" Program to Honor Nonprofit Organizations
DEADLINE:Tuesday, June 21, 2011
DETAILS:Tom's of Maine has launched its annual "50 States for Good" program, which seeks to support community nonprofit organizations in completing volunteer-driven projects. Any qualifying 501(c)(3) in good standing with an organizational operating budget under $2 million is eligible to apply. Organizations must work on projects, with the help of community volunteers, that relate to "environmental goodness, healthy human goodness, or animal goodness."
CONTACT:For more information, visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/living-well/project-sponsorships.
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