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The semi-annual Student Recognition Awards Ceremony will be held on January 27, 2004 to recognize many of the district's exceptional student achievers. Students are awarded for outstanding achievements based on strict guidelines that require a first place award at the countywide or regional level. All subjects and programs-academic, arts, athletic, social services and others-are considered and recognized. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. during the Board of Education Meeting in the Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium. Students will be honored by the Board of Education, Superintendent Alan D. Bersin, parents, peers and district staff. The ceremony will be televised on ITV, Channel 16. Any questions should be addressed to Lisa Jaycox at (619) 725-5598 or ejaycox@mail.sandi.net. |
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The Women's Technology Program at MIT is looking for female applicants for their 4-week-long summer residence program. The program aims to introduce high school girls to the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. The program is open to current female high school juniors, preferably with demonstrated math and science abilities and an interest in electrical engineering and computer science. If you or someone you know is interested, please visit the website, http://wtp.mit.edu, for more information and an application form. Applications are due on February 3, 2004. The classes are taught in a supportive environment by a staff of female MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates. The full-time academic program includes hands-on experiments and team-based projects in computer science, electrical engineering and mathematics. The program aims to increase girls' interest and confidence in pursuing computer science and engineering and to make female students more aware of their potential for success in these fields. |
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Art teachers, your students' artwork can be part of the Superintendent Art Exhibition, starting February 23rd and lasting through the month of March. Student artwork is needed to brighten the hallways of the Eugene Brucker Education Center! Please encourage your students to participate, and stop by the open house night on Wednesday, March 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. to visit the talent-filled student exhibits. If you need more information or would like to participate, please contact Marty Stegeman at (858) 539-5353 or mstegeman@mail.sandi.net. |
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