Resource Fair at M-DCPS Autism Community Resource Center

Miami–Dade County Public Schools in partnership with
The Autism Society of Miami-Dade County
invite you to our Grand Opening and Resource Fair
at M-DCPS Autism Community Resource Center
in celebration of Autism Awareness Month
We will provide activities for kids and refreshments.
NO Child Care available.

Saturday, April 30, 2011
10 AM – 1 PM
5555 SW 93 AVE. Miami, FL 33165
Info: kelias@dadeschools.net


Las Escuelas Públicas de Miami-Dade en conjunto con la
Sociedad de Autismo de
Miami-Dade
Les invitamos a celebrar el mes de
Autismo
En nuestra apertura del Centro de
Autismo para la comunidad de MDCPS

El Sábado, 30 de abril, 2011
de 10 AM a 1 PM
5555 SW 93 Avenue
Miami, FL 33165
Info: kelias@dadeschools.net

2011 Summer Science Research Program

The Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) at Barry University, June 20 – July 1, 2011. Students entering 10th and 11th grades will gain “hands-on” research experience, use state-of-the-art equipment, learn molecular biology techniques, and heighten their awareness of career opportunities in the biological sciences. The program is funded by Publix Super Markets Charities; there are no additional costs to the student participants. Laboratory space is limited to 20 students.

For additional information, please contact
Dr. Flona Redway at (305) 899-3542 or fredway@mail.barry.edu

Women's History Coalition of Miami Dade Scholarship

Each year, the Woman’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade recognizes six women that have made major contributions to the South Florida communities.

To recognize the 2011 honorees, the Woman’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade is sponsoring an essay contest to provide one (1) woman student that plans to study government, civics, or social services with a $1,000 scholarship.

The essay contest rules are as follows:
o Student must be a part of the graduating class of 2011.
o Student must have made preparations to begin college in 2011.
o Student must be planning to major in government, civics, or social services.
o Student must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
o Student must complete the application (see attachment).
o All entries are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
o Students must submit a 300-500 word essay.
 The Essay topic is “How I Envision Using My Education to Prepare for a Career to Help Women.”
• SUBMIT ENTRIES TO:
o Woman’s History Coalition
Attention: Sallye Jude
200 Edgewater Dr. Coral Gables, FL 33133
• If there are further questions, please contact Sallye Jude at 305-667-3233.
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Exploring College Options

Students and parents are invited! Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford will be hosting Exploring College Options Student/Parent Information Session in Miami.

Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Miami Marriott Dadeland
9090 S. Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, Fl. 33156
Please register at: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org

Scholarships

The 5th Annual Dr. Willie L. Golden "Last Chance" Scholarship seeks to provide (5) five $1000.00 scholarships to deserving students who are graduating seniors from Dade and Broward Counties with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.9.

APPLICATION AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES*:Applications must be typed. Applications are available via word or pdf format. Send an email requesting the application to: williegoldenscholar@yahoo.com, complete, print and mail to: Kazah Temple, Attn: Willie L. Golden Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2515, Miami Gardens, FL 33055. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2011.

If you should require further information please contact (305) 332-6253.