Lives that make a Difference Essay Contest

[ http://www.biography.com/classroom/canadianclassroom.jsp ]Enter A&e Network's 2010
"LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
Essay Contest
Deadline December 15, 2010

-----------------TEACHERS — HELP YOUR STUDENTS WIN CASH PRIZES
FOR THEMSELVES AND YOU COULD WIN A CASH
PRIZE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM!-----------------



Students in grades 5-12 are invited to enter A&E's 'LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE' ESSAY CONTEST by writing and submitting an original essay in 300 words or less on who they think made the greatest impact on Canadian society in 2010. [Note: contest void in Quebec]

Each entry must include the student's name, complete address, postal code, telephone number, age, grade, name of teacher, school, school address, and local cable system (if known). Don't Delay! Send entries to: LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE ESSAY CONTEST, c/o Temple Scott Associates, 250 The Esplanade, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1J2. Contest ends December 15, 2010.

Two winners from each grade level — 5th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade — will be selected.

Grades 5 to 8 Prizes
• GRAND PRIZE (1):
Student: $3,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn.) for use
in the classroom.

FIRST PRIZE (1):
Student: $2,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn.) for use
in the classroom.


Grades 9 to 12 Prizes
• GRAND PRIZE (1):
Student: $3,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn.) for use
in the classroom.

FIRST PRIZE (1):
Student: $2,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn) for use
in the classroom.



For complete A&E Essay Contest details and official contest rules,
[ http://www.biography.com/classroom/pdf/CanadaRules.pdf ]click here[ http://www.biography.com/classroom/ ]http://www.biography.com/classroom/.


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For more information about A&E Canadian Classroom resources, please visit [ http://www.biography.com/classroom/canadianclassroom.jsp ]http://www.biography.com/classroom/canadianclassroom.jsp.

Please see Mrs. Barker-Whyte in Room 212 if you wish to participate in this contest.

GoENG Girl

Please review this FREE Science/Engineering opportunity for girls in grades 7- 10 with a parent.


http://www.ospe.on.ca/goenggirl/

Please let me know if you intend to participate in the EngGirl program.

Mrs. Barker-Whyte
Room 212

ABC Activities - Grade 7-9

Please check the enrichment activities offered within the community!


Dear ABC Ottawa Community and Spring ABC Take-off Registrants,
 
The Association for Bright Children (ABC) Ottawa Chapter is excited to announce this fall’s session of its’ very popular, ABC Take-off program – in its eighth consecutive year!
 
Fall 2010 ABC Take-off – Imagine, Create, Experience, Learn!
Enrichment workshops on Saturday mornings for children and youth - ages 6-14
 
With 40 enrichment courses available on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks starting on October 30, there is something for every engaged student!  Designed especially for keen and eager students with lots of hands-on activities, the ABC Take-off program offers challenge, fun, and a great opportunity to meet like-minded students who share similar interests!
 
The Fall 2010 ABC Take-off brochure is available on-line at [ http://www.abcontario.ca/ottawa ]www.abcontario.ca/ottawa
 
Fall 2010 ABC Take-off will be offered: October 30 – December 4 at St. Paul's High School.
Registration will begin – October 7, 2010 at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. - off Carling and Pinecrest, at 7:30pm.
 
Courses offered this Fall 2010 : 
Please see the course brochure for specific details on ages, materials fee, course descriptions, and how to register.
 
Ages 6-8, Ages 7-9
Chess I, Poetry Meets Art, Fabric Art, Entomology
 
Ages 8-12 & Up
Lego Engineering and Machines, Pastels and Color Theory, Science of Reptiles, Juggling, Discovery thru Dissection, Kids Cooking in the Kitchen, Kid’s Scrapbooking, Introduction to Bridge and More Bridge, Introduction to Model Rocketry, Art of Comics, Chess II, Papier Mache, Medieval Swordplay, and Kitchen Chemistry.
 
Youth Ages 10-14
Lego Engineering and Machines, Fabric Art III, Forensics, The Written Word, Advanced Robot Building, Heritage Fibre Arts, Woodcarving for the Beginner, The Money Course for Kids, Gamers Inside View, Vedic Mathematics, Let’s Write a Novel, Speak Up and Be Heard,
 
To learn more about ABC Take-off, please visit, "Frequently Asked Questions about ABC Take-off,” at the ABC Ottawa website: [ http://www.abcontario.ca/content/view/44/79/#FAQ ]http://www.abcontario.ca/content/view/44/79/#FAQ
 
Please share this email about the ABC Take-off program and the ABC Ottawa organization!
If you have any further questions please do contact us.
 
Yours truly,
Christina Comeau
ABC Take-off Project Coordinator
Website: [ http://www.abcontario.ca/ottawa ]www.abcontario.ca/ottawa
Email: [ mailto:abcottawa@abcontario.ca ]abcottawa@abcontario.ca
ABC Ottawa information line: 613-860-1398