Possible Community Service Project

Posted by Mrs. Biddle in Activity Announcements: Creativity, Action and Service
at 4:06 pm on Friday, 12 December 2008

http://exchanges.state.gov/news/ovc.html

 Would this be a great community service project? See Mr. Rigler if you are interested!!

 

 

 

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“My Wonderful World” — Get Globally Involved

Posted by Mrs. Biddle in Activity Announcements: Creativity, Action and Service,Special Programs and Opportunities
at 4:04 pm on Friday, 12 December 2008

 

 

 

Dear Friend:

I’m helping to spread the word about My Wonderful World, a National Geographic-led campaign to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities.

Geography is essential in today’s interconnected world. But kids aren’t getting enough of it, in or out of school. A National Geographic-Roper survey shows half of young Americans can’t locate world powers like Japan and India. Twenty percent can’t even find the Pacific Ocean. Without geography, young people aren’t ready for the world.

Here’s what you can do to help give kids the power of global knowledge:

·                               Visit MyWonderfulWorld.org to find resources for teachers, parents, kids & teens.

·                               Join the campaign and add your name to thousands who agree that geography matters.

In the campaign’s first year, more than 55,000 people like you signed up to show their support. They’re not asking for your money, just your voice.

With your help, we can make geography education a priority.


My Wonderful World
www.mywonderfulworld.org

Give kids the power of global knowledge.

© 2006 MyWonderfulWorld. All Rights Reserved.

 
     

 

 

 

R. Todd Rigler

Henrico

Social Studies Co-department Chair

US History / IB Comparative Politics

Community Services Coordinator

http://henricowarriors.org/rigler

 

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December Scholarship Information

Posted by Mrs. Biddle in College Scholarship Help,Getting Into College
at 2:11 pm on Thursday, 4 December 2008

Please find the links attached for the December Senior Scholarship Newsletter and the VAG Summer Scholarship.

senior-scholarships-dec-08

vag-summer-scholarships

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Harvard University Announcement

Posted by Mrs. Biddle in College Scholarship Help,Getting Into College
at 2:05 pm on Thursday, 4 December 2008

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on
undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition.
In making the announcement, Harvard’s president Lawrence H. Summers said,
“When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come
from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not
doing enough.  We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher
education to the lower half of the income distribution.”

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor
student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to
pay the tuition.  The prestigious university recently announced that
from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to
Harvard for free… no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families
making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard’s financial aid website at:
http://www.harvard.edu/admissions/

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