Friday, March 22, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Fleet Science Camp Volunteers Needed
This year, to ease the application process, applicants can electronically select the weeks they are available for. Shift assignment will be based on a first come, first serve basis. We have had an increasing amount of applications throughout the year and electronically selecting shifts as part of the application process will ensure that we are accepting counselors who are guaranteed their shift selection. Camp counselors are the heart of our camps! They are mentors, role models, classroom assistants, camper drop off and pick up greeters, and more!
What are the perks to being a camp counselor? You will be volunteering with many people your age who are creative, fun, and love science! You will be a role model to the many campers who will look up to you! You will learn new responsibilities that will prepare you for jobs or college! You get a discount at the café and store! You get free fleet tickets to share with your friends and family!
How much time do I have to volunteer? The shifts are one full week at a time. You can sign up for as many as you want. We ask that you volunteer for at least 3 weeks so that you get as much as you can from the experience. The shifts are half day shifts, either starting in the morning, or the afternoon- for those of you who like to sleep in!
How do I start? Apply here- https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=43324702 and start asking your teachers for two letters of recommendation. Your teachers can contact Tanja Schroeder (tschroeder@rhfleet.org) directly, to provide a recommendation!
What if I don’t want to be a camp counselor? Great question! We have other opportunities to volunteer on our exhibit floor engaging our visitors! You can volunteer in a guest services related role- helping visitors and showing them around the Fleet. You can also volunteer in a science sharing role- helping our visitors interact with the exhibits and learn! If either of these opportunities sound great, apply here- https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1776123444
Any questions? Contact Tanja Schroeder at tschroeder@rhfleet.org
*We have an adult program too, if any of this sounds fun to you, e-mail Tanja!
Splash@UCSD
Splash@UCSD happening on Saturday April 20th. Splash is an annual event held by TESC where local high school students come to UCSD to take classes on a variety of subjects taught by undergraduate and graduate students and even some faculty. Some examples of classes being offered this year include Learning Rhetoric Through The Office, Data Analysis with Mario Kart, Video Games in Research, Time Management: College Edition, and Puzzles!
More information on how students can register can be found at ucsd.learningu.org.
Monday, March 18, 2019
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Selects National Recipients of the 2019 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)
Each year, U.S. high school women in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to receive recognition for their demonstrated interest and achievements in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post‑secondary education. This year, 40 winners and 360 honorable mentions were selected from more than 4,300 amazing, talented young women.
Thanks to the generous support of NCWIT Award for AiC National Sponsor Bank of America, each of the 40 national award winners receive various prizes, cash, and a trip to Bank of America headquarters on March 8-9, 2019 for a celebration and networking with Bank of America employees.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Sunflower Scholarship
To get a copy of the application follow this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GZfYS5dvlnB0a1Fk8HA7uBK8zEiiFoPo/view?usp=sharing
Express yourself through dance with TranscenDANCE
This is a fantastic opportunity for students. TranscenDANCE is a nationally-recognized creative youth development organization that works with teens in underserved San Diego communities. Our programs change the trajectory of students’ lives by building resilience, confidence, and creativity and by instilling life-changing skills such as leadership, collaboration, and community engagement. More than just a dance troupe… we are a family!!
We can tell you all about our unique, one-of-a-kind youth programming, but it is much more meaningful to hear it directly from our students. Below are some testimonials from past youth performing group members, many of which continue to contribute and participate in the program!
Youth Testimonials “Its more than dance classes, we learn about life and ourselves.” “I never had a role model growing up and now I am one. I absolutely love helping others. Especially those who have had a rough childhood like me.” “I’ve become more open and learned how to push myself more to be me.”
“Looking back on it, I realize I didn’t know who I was and I didn’t trust others to help me. transcenDANCE helped me find myself, identify what I needed, and taught me how to take care of myself. I hadn’t realized how alone I was until suddenly I had closer friendships than I had ever had in school or other dance groups.”
Students interested in signing up can attend a class: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-7pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm at 200 East 12th Street, National City, CA 91950. For more information call (619) 995-4163 or visit www.tdarts.org or email katie@tdarts.org.
We can tell you all about our unique, one-of-a-kind youth programming, but it is much more meaningful to hear it directly from our students. Below are some testimonials from past youth performing group members, many of which continue to contribute and participate in the program!
Youth Testimonials “Its more than dance classes, we learn about life and ourselves.” “I never had a role model growing up and now I am one. I absolutely love helping others. Especially those who have had a rough childhood like me.” “I’ve become more open and learned how to push myself more to be me.”
“Looking back on it, I realize I didn’t know who I was and I didn’t trust others to help me. transcenDANCE helped me find myself, identify what I needed, and taught me how to take care of myself. I hadn’t realized how alone I was until suddenly I had closer friendships than I had ever had in school or other dance groups.”
Students interested in signing up can attend a class: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-7pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm at 200 East 12th Street, National City, CA 91950. For more information call (619) 995-4163 or visit www.tdarts.org or email katie@tdarts.org.
2019 San Diego County Fair Speech Competition is Open
You will receive an email confirmation. Late entries will not be accepted.
PROCESSING FEE: $15.00 per student. Fees are non-refundable.
THEME: “San Diego County Fair, Oz-some!”
TOPIC CHOICES: Heart, Knowledge, Courage, or Home. There is no restriction to how you use your topic choice in your speech. Have fun with it!
ELIGIBILITY: San Diego County students, grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year. Students may enter as individuals or with a partner in the same age group.
WHERE: Creative Youth Exhibit Tent, located in Family Funville at the San Diego County Fair.
DIVISION 5000 Classes
001: Elementary School (K-5th grades)
002: Middle/Jr. High School (6th-8th grades)
003: High School (9th-12th grades)
TIME: N
EW Class 001: Check in: 12:00pm Start: 12:30pm Awards to follow
Class 002: Check in: 1:30pm Start: 2:00pm Awards to follow
Class 003: Check in: 3:30pm Start: 4:00pm Awards to follow
COMPETITION RULES:
• Students in Classes 001 and 002 may recite a speech/poem. Students in Class 003 MUST prepare, memorize, and recite their own original work.
• NEW Maximum time limits: Class 001: 3 minutes; Class 002: 4 minutes; and Class 003: 5 minutes.
• Any quotations or copyrighted materials used must be identified with the original author’s name.
• No musical presentations.
• No props allowed, including cue cards (except for Class 001), or costumes. You will be docked points if props are used, but not disqualified.
• NEW The competition is limited to 25 students per class registered on a first-received basis. Entries will close when capacity is reached.
PARTNERS: Each member of the duo must register, pay and enter the name of the partnership when prompted during online entry registration. Only two people allowed per group. In addition you must send the duo name and members’ names to nmerzi@sdfair.com after registration.
JUDGING: Individuals and duos will compete within each class. Any deviation from the rules will result in loss of points per judges’ discretion. All points from judges will be tabulated at the end of each classes. The decisions of the judges are final. Tiebreakers will be decided, if warranted, to establish First –Third place standings in each class.
AWARDS: NEW In addition to Donated Awards, the following premiums will be awarded in each class: First Place - $150 Second Place - $100 Third Place - $75 .
QUESTIONS? (858) 755-1161 ext. 2412 or nmerzi@sdfair.com
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarships
Awards are $1,000-$1,500 each and the deadline to submit is April 3, 2019.
High school seniors must graduate in Spring 2019 and plan to attend an accredited four-year college in the Fall, 2019. For all awards, students must have a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA.
The Octavia Coleman Scholarship is awarded to a female or male high school graduate planning to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU).
The Pearlen Denmon Scholarship is awarded to a female attending or residing in the boundary areas of Lincoln HS, San Diego HS or Gompers Preparatory Academy.
The EMRJJ Scholarship for Future Female Engineers is awarded to a female applicant pursuing a degree in a STEM field—preferably entering an accredited College of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace). She must also be a role model with strong ethical character and willing to mentor peers and/or younger students.
The Empowerment Scholarship is awarded to a female applicant who successfully demonstrates overcoming hardship or special circumstances such as: immigrant or refugee status, special physical or learning needs, foster care, etc.
The Unique Health Care Scholarship is awarded to a female applicant planning to pursue a career in a professional medical field. The link for more information on these scholarships and to access the fillable application: https://www.akasandiego.com/scholarships-programs-and-events
Deadline: April 3, 2019
Sollender College Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2019
For more information, visit: https://jcfsandiego.org/young-adults/jeffreydsollenderscholarship/
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Summer Internships
Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers summer internships for high school and college students, focused on ocean science and conservation education.
Applications for InterpreTEENS (internship for high school students) are due April 7, 2019.
https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/teachers/learn-science/internships/interpreteens
Applications for Summer Informal Educator Internship (for college students) are due April 1, 2019.
https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/teachers/learn-science/internships/summer-learning-adventure-camps-informal-educator-internship
Applications for InterpreTEENS (internship for high school students) are due April 7, 2019.
https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/teachers/learn-science/internships/interpreteens
Applications for Summer Informal Educator Internship (for college students) are due April 1, 2019.
https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/teachers/learn-science/internships/summer-learning-adventure-camps-informal-educator-internship
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Marine Science Day with San Diego State University
Ever wonder what goes on inside a marine research laboratory? Ever wonder what gadgets and gizmos scientists use to study the marine environment? Come visit the SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory on Sunday March 24th and find out! Meet marine biologists and scientists at San Diego State University, interact with local sea creatures, and learn about San Diego’s diverse marine ecosystems.
Applications open for Summer 2019 San Diego Symphony High School Ambassadors Program
Applications will be accepted online through April 1st, 2019. Following the application is a personal interview. Not all candidates will be accepted.
https://sandiegosymphony.formstack.com/forms/san_diego_symphony_high_school_ambassador_application
American Foreign Service Association Scholarship Due: March 15, 2019
http://www.afsa.org/afsa-scholarships
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
This annual scholarship is provided by BMW AG in recognition of its commitment to excellence in engineering. BMW is world famous for designing and building luxury, high-performance passenger cars and motorcycles. The company is also a leader in developing and manufacturing high technology, high performance internal combustion engines. This scholarship is in support of the SAE Foundation to ensure an adequate supply of well-trained engineers for the future.
https://sae.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipDetails/59547
Deadline is: March 15, 2019
Scholarship is renewable at $1,500 a year.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Monday, March 4, 2019
Morse High School’s Peace March
Youth Advocacy is teaming with Detour to present “Fancy Teen Girls Expo”
Saturday April 27, 2019
9AM - 2PM
Join us at the 9th Annual F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo!
A one-day expo designed to increase the self-esteem and self-efficacy of teenage girls in underserved communities. The expo brings girls together, in a positive and safe environment, and encourages them to lead productive and purposeful lives.
Community Resource Fair including local teen friendly businesses, community partners, programs and services. We partner with various local and national community organizations and businesses, and we would love to add you to our network of providers
San Diego’s “March for Black Women” hosted by Black Lives Matter, San Diego
“We are strong, beautiful, and demand respect.
Black Women's Blueprint, Trans Sistas of Color Project, Black Youth Project 100, and allied state anti-violence coalitions organized the March for Black Women (#M4BW) which took place September 30, 2017. In solidarity, Black women came together in San Diego for two Black Women's Town Hall to build power and community.
Be a Girl Who Codes!
Tech jobs are among the fastest growing in the country, yet girls are being left behind. While interest in computer science ebbs over time, the biggest drop off happens between the ages of 13-17. There is still time to improve skills and keep the job possibilities open.
About the Summer Immersion Program The Summer Immersion Program is a free 7-week introductory computer science program for 10th-11th grade girls going into their junior or senior year of high school. During the 7-week program, participants learn about computer science, gain exposure to tech jobs, and join a sisterhood of girls who are using computer science to become change-makers.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Students, we have FREE Tickets for You to the XQ Super School Live Show!
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm and ends at 9:00pm Location: Spreckels Theatre (121 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101) To request a free ticket to attend the event, please fill out this ticket request form: http://bit.ly/hostsandiegoff
We were given 50 free tickets for San Diego Unified students so whether you are currently a high school student or the future of our high schools, please take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Please contact Stacey Seiders with questions at sseiders@sandi.net or 619-725-7125.
CA Retired Teachers Scholarship due March 20
For more information, visit https://div4.calrta.org/scholarships-and-grants/
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