EDUCATION EXTRA.Byline: COMMUNITIES The Register-Guard Cash prizes to be awarded in Rotary poster contest COTTAGE GROVE Cottage Grove, village (1990 pop. 22,935), Washington co., SE Minn., near the St. Croix River; inc. 1965. There is farming (cattle, sheep, corn, and soybeans) and manufacturing (chemicals and machinery). - Students artists have until 4 p.m. March 2 to submit entries in a poster contest for the April 28 Rotary Club Benefit Auction. Proceeds from the annual auction provide scholarships for Cottage Grove High School Cottage Grove High School is a public high school located in Cottage Grove, Oregon. It has a newer school building, opened in 2003 to replace the old high school building that was built in 1939 and held its first classes in 1940. graduates. A $50 prizewinner prize·win·ner n. One that wins a prize. prizewinner n → premiado/a prizewinner prize n → gagnant(e) will be selected from posters submitted in each of four age groups: kindergarten through grade two; grades three through five; grades six through eight; and grades nine through 12. One overall winner will be selected as this year's poster design, receiving a $250 award for their school's art department. All posters should reflect the theme, "It's a Small World It's a Small World (formatted “it's a small world” by the Walt Disney Company) is a popular attraction at several Walt Disney theme parks: Disneyland (in California), the Magic Kingdom (in Florida), Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Resort Paris. ." For information, contact the South Lane School District Office at 942-3381, Ext. 112. Information available on scholarship program Oregon Student Assistance Commission The Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC), established by the Oregon Legislature in 1959, is primarily charged with administering student financial aid programs, and through its Office of Degree Authorization, authorizing and regulating the granting of degrees by institutions scholarship application booklets have been distributed to Oregon high school counseling and college financial aid offices. The OSAC OSAC Overseas Security Advisory Council (US State Department) OSAC Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils OSAC Overseas Schools Advisory Council OSAC Operational Support Airlift Command (United States Army) program enables students of all ages to apply for up to 20 scholarships through a single application. Most go to Oregon residents entering or returning to Oregon colleges this fall. Some are open to out-of-state students and many may be used at eligible colleges throughout the United States. For more information, call (800) 452-8807, Ext. 7395. To see the 340 available scholarships and to access the application, visit www.GetCollegeFunds.org. Teen club reading fantasy book classic `Dogsbody' The Eugene Public Library Teen Book Club's choice for February is "Dogsbody dogs·bod·y n. pl. dogs·bod·ies Chiefly British Slang One who does menial work; a drudge. [British slang, naval rations (obsolete), midshipman. " by Diana Wynne Jones Diana Wynne Jones (born London August 16, 1934) is a British writer, principally of fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction. Some of her better-known works include the Chrestomanci series and the novels Howl's Moving Castle and , author of Howl's Moving Castle. In this fantasy classic, Sirius, the dog star, is reborn on earth as a puppy with a mission to search for the lost Zoi, the murder weapon of the stars. A discussion of the book will take place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the downtown library. To register and pick up your copy, visit the teen desk. This event is free. For more information, call 682-8316. Science Factory celebrates National Engineering Week Families can celebrate the achievements of engineers from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday as part of National Engineering Week at the Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway. Local engineers will create a circus of hands-on engineering activities designed to help youth investigate some of the amazing aspects of the engineering field, exploring ways to solve challenges in situations that arise on the job, and discovering what impact engineering has in our daily lives. Admission is $4 per person, and free for members and children 3 and younger. For more information, call 682-7888, or visit www.sciencefactory.org. 'Nesting Neighbors' is Nearby Nature event Nearby Nature will host Nesting Neighbors, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Participants will learn about our feathered friends and make a birdhouse to take home. A small donation is requested for materials. Meet outside Alton Baker Park's host residence, rain or shine. The cost is $2 per person, or $5 for a family. For more information or to register, call 687-9699. ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. schedules workshops for public school educators Lane Education Service District is holding the following workshops for educators: "Dibels": 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Districts will take a look at their data and learn how to make it work for them. "Created Equal: How Culturally Equitable Teaching Methods Zap the Gap (Part 2)": 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. Workshop explores the nuts and bolts nuts and bolts pl.n. Slang The basic working components or practical aspects: "[proposing] of educational equity. The workshops are at Lane ESD and designed for Lane County public school teachers of grades K-12. Continuing Professional Development CPD is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives. Units are provided. Options for university credit are available in most instances. Register by e-mailing registraton@lane.k12.or.us. Include name, district, school building, and contact information. For information, call 461-8257. Information on Costa Rica summer trips to be offered There will be an information meeting for the annual Costa Rica summer trip for students, teachers, their families and friends at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Elementary School, in Room 20, 3875 Kincaid St. For information about the trip, call trip coordinator Buck Arbuckle at 484-1743, or visit www.ecoteach.com/2007/eugene.htm. McCornack dinner, auction to be at Schnitzer Museum McCornack Elementary School's second annual dinner and auction will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. The original building was designed by Ellis F. Lawrence as part of his "main university quadrangle," now known as the Memorial Quadrangle. at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. . The event features silent and live auctions, and dinner. Items to be auctioned include artwork by the students and by professional artists. Tickets are $25 or two for $75 for a premium package. Premium ticket holders can view all the art on display at the museum for free. For tickets, or for information about corporate sponsorship or donations, call Holly Powell at 485-7511, or send e-mail to hj_powell@msn.com; or call 683-2532. Kindergarten Summit March 20 in Portland The first Oregon Kindergarten Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20 at the Oregon Convention Center The Oregon Convention Center is a convention center in Portland, Oregon. It is located on the east side of the Willamette River in the Lloyd District neighborhood. The Oregon Convention Center is best known for the twin spire towers which provide light into the building's interior. in Portland. The summit will provide information networking about kindergarten issues and solutions. Participation is limited. Register by sending e-mail to beth.blumenstein@state.or.us before March 1. For more information, send e-mail to catherine.heaton@state.or.us. |
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