Free workshop offers information on playing college sports The RESA and KnowHow2Go are sponsoring College Sports, a free workshop designed to help potential college athletes get the information they need to make the team and understand the recruiting process. The workshop is March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Port Huron High School Performing Arts Center. For more information, call Cathy Busdicker at (810) 455-4104. Click here for more information.
Reading council gives young authors a chance to shineBudding authors will display their writing talents during the Blue Water Reading Council's 13th Annual Young Author’s Conference on April 17 at TEC. The event focuses on students grades 1-6 who have written a book using the proper writing process. Registered authors will share their writings and will meet with the children’s book author-illustrator team of Karen and Darin Brege. The Breges will also present Think Boy Writers and Readers! as part of the council's speaker series on April 15 at Rum Runnerz Restaurant in Port Huron. For more information on either event, call Sue Hadden at (810) 455-4010.
Click here for the Young Author's registration form. Click here for the registration form for Think Boy Writers and Readers!
Grants help make college accessible to more studentsTwo grants awarded locally will give St. Clair County students and parents more resources in preparing for college. The RESA received a $50,000 grant from the Michigan College Access Network that will help support student access to and success in college, while Cargill Salt Inc. gave the Community Foundation of St. Clair County three gifts totaling more than $50,000. The Cargill money will support several programs, including the county’s College Access initiative.
To read the press release, click here.
Advice and resources available at Parent University Parents and caregivers of children of all ages will find valuable information and resources at the 5th Annual Parent University on March 20 at TEC. The event, from 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., will feature sessions on several parenting and family topics. Local vendors and community agencies will also be on hand to provide information on their products and services. For more information, call Maryann Lorkowski at (810) 455-4041 or send her an e-mail. Parent University brochure and registration.
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Trail booklets make hikes more informative The nature center now offers a self-guided trail booklet that will allow visitors to identify and learn about various flowers, birds, trees and shrubs as they tour the 90-acre property. Nature Notes is the newsletter for supporters of the Pine River Nature Center. Find out how to subscribe, and learn about the latest activities at the nature center by reading the Spring 2010 edition. Read the current edition
Education Technology team earns another Telly AwardRESA received two Telly Awards for excellence in video production for its Education Technology Office produced documentary, Port Huron’s Pioneers of Medicine. Silver and bronze statues were given in the categories of documentary and editing. The Telly Awards honors outstanding local, regional and cable TV programs, as well as video and film productions. This is the second year in a row an Education Technology production has earned a Telly Award.
READ THE LATEST EDITION OF THE WOODLAND WORD Book fair raises money, spirits Here is what you'll find in this edition of Woodland's newsletter, The Woodland Word: – How students excelled in the Special Olympics Winter Games.
– What employees and students did to raise money for the March of Dimes.
– Which festivities and events accompanied the annual book fair.
– How Classroom 113 celebrated National Popcorn Day.
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READ THE LATEST EDITION OF 499 RANGE ROAD Employees' 'jail' time benefits March of Dimes
Some of what you'll find in the latest edition of 499 Range Road, the RESA electronic newsletter: – How Megaconference Jr. will bring together students from around the world. – What workshops RESA is offering to prospective college students. – How your grocery purchases can help Woodland's Living Learning Center. – What's coming up on Dateline:Schools on cable TV and local radio. Read the current edition
Free H1N1 flu vaccinations still availableThough several waves of the flu have come and gone, February brings renewed possibility of the spread of seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses. The new issue of Healthy Kids tells what the St. Clair County Health Department is doing to help decrease local residents' chances of contracting the virus, and also lists a number of flu facts and myths. Parents can also read about the best way to keep their kids warm in the frigid winter weather. Read the Winter edition of Healthy Kids
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More academic credit available through TEC
Here is what you'll see in the January edition of Technically Speaking, TEC's electronic newsletter. – How students can earn basic credits through their TEC programs.
– When BPA students will advance to the state competition.
– What will be offered at the TEC Open House. Read the current edition
H1N1 clinics offered at health departmentThe St. Clair County Health Department is offering walk-in vaccination clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The clinics are available at no cost to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Get clinic hours and more information by going to the health department's website.
Homeless DVDs available statewideRESA-created DVDs* exploring the plight of homeless students are available to order. The DVDs give a first-hand look at the cause of homelessness and how educators can respond. * Videos are also available upon request. Click here for DVD order form
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTKeep up on the latest programs for educatorsThe RESA provides sessions throughout the year on a range of topics for educators. View coming workshops
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