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prompted yet another man sitting behind the soldier to return that relates to innovative solutions for everyday life. Ten finalists
the kindness and in turn pay for the soldier’s meal. will be selected to receive an all-expense paid trip to
Maybe things aren’t so bad as they seem because, like the New York City to compete in the final challenge in October. For
dark days following 911, the graciousness and kindness of more information, visit www.youngscientistchallenge.com.
many came through. Who’s next?
KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP
CALLING ALL WHIZ KIDS!
Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program plans to award
Keeping a child focused on his or her schoolwork can
nearly $350,000 in scholarships and prizes to recognize the
sometimes be a challenge, but what if he or she had the chance
selfless acts of more than 2,000 youth, ages six through 18 who
to win $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds? Discovery Education and
are making a difference in their communities.
3M are searching for “America’s Top Young Scientist” in the 2009
Last year’s scholarship winners included 10-year-old
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge (YSC), which
Sarosha Hansraj whose organization provided more than 250
will award one gifted student $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds.
underprivileged Afghan children with school supplies;
From now until May 20, 2009, students in grades 5 - 8 can enter
13-year-old Sara-Elizabeth Clark who raised more than $25,000
by submitting a short video about a specific scientific concept
for epilepsy support in her community; and Michael Pesci, an
18-year-old who raised more than $150,000
to provide sports equipment to those in need.
Kohl’s wants to reward young volunteers like
these and encourage them to keep up the
great work.
To nominate a young volunteer,
visit www.kohlskids.com. Nominations are
accepted through March 15.
SCENES FROM THE
STATEN ISLAND FERRY ‘09
Sundog Theatre presents Scenes from the
Staten Island Ferry '09, six original short plays
about our favorite boats. The production will
be held at New Dorp Moravian Church, 2205
Richmond Road as follows:
Saturday, March 21 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm
Friday, March 27 at 8:00pm
Saturday, March 28 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 29 at 3:00pm
For more information call 718 816-5453.
METROPOLITAN OPERA –
LIVE AT SUSAN WAGNER HS!
The Metropolitan Opera brings the
excitement of live opera to upper level
elementary, high school and college students,
their parents and teachers—free of charge.
Operas will be transmitted live via satellite to
Wagner High School. Please arrive 30 minutes
prior to broadcast to reserve your tickets.
The remaining Met’s HD 2009 Broadcast
Education Program schedule is: Sat, March 7:
Madama Butterfly at 1:00pm and Sat, May 9:
La Cenerentola at 12:30pm
For more information, call 212-870-7421,
email HDschools@metopera.org or visit
www.metopera.org/education
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