Science Fair Judges Needed

Goddard Education Programs has received a request for volunteers to serve as judges at:

Technology Challenge 2002 Career Camp, a Technology Challenge competition for students ranging from Elementary to High school, which showcases their themed technology projects. To highlight the academic and career opportunities in technology, 150 middle school students are invited to see the competition and participate in hands-on activities. Local professionals are invited to provide a 45-minute hands-on activity that relates to technology and offers an opportunity for career exploration. Students will rotate through various stations with materials provided. The Career Camp will be held on April 19, 2002, at Montgomery College - Germantown Campus from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Jeannie Franklin, Coordinator, at 301-517-8187 or email: Jeannie Franklin@fc.mcps.k12.md.us

Charles H. Flowers High School Career Day, to serve as speakers for a Career Day program at Charles H. Flowers High School, 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Road, in Springdale, Md. on Wednesday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Lunch will be provided. Speakers are needed to field their expertise in reinforcing high expectations for students as they prepare for a technological and challenging society. For more information please contact Mr. Bruce Edwards, Principal, at Bruce.Edwards@pgcps.org.

Anne Beers Elementary School Science Fair, the annual Intermediate and Primary Science/Technology Fairs, Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at the school which is located at 3600 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC. The Science Fair committee cordially extends an invitation to you for participation in judging time and conversation with pre-kindergarten through 6th grade students discussing their projects and experiences investigating selected math, science and technology topics. Judges can participate starting at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. As a judge you will review the exhibits and then spend time interviewing students regarding their use of scientific thought, methods, visual appearance and creativity. If you are interested, please contact Connie L. Parker-White, Science Resource Coordinator, at 202-645-3240 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or email her at: cparker_white@hotmail.com.

Miner Elementary School-to-Work-Fair, to serve as representatives to demonstrate how education, appropriate social skills and values allow you to be a team leader as well as a team player. Volunteers are asked to share a clear vision of the world of work and how the experiences of school to work are profitable. This celebration will take place at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with lunch being served from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The guiding principle is that the connection today for a successful tomorrow is based upon an approach built upon a collaborative effort of all stakeholders: students, parents, educators, business, labor, and civic leaders. For more information, please contact Sheila Holt, Guidance Counselor, at 202-724-4568 or email to: Sheiho2@yahoo.com

Tulip Grove Elementary School Career Day to serve as speakers for the Tulip Grove Elementary School Career Day on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the school, 2909 Trainor Lane, Bowie, MD. The Career Day committee cordially extends an invitation for you to visit at least three classrooms to share/discuss your career with students. The presentations should take about 20 minutes and accomodate questions and comments. You are invited to discuss career opportunities, responsibilities, education and experiences required as well as share obstacles and challenges you have overcome with lessons learned. If you are interested or want more informaiton, please contact Caren McCalla, Guidance Counselor, at 301-805-6689.