February 16, 2004
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Opportunity to Study Minority Cultures in China for Two Weeks: The Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University will offer the two week program from June 14-30, 2004. Cost of the program is tuition plus $2,650.00 which includes airfare, room and board, visa fees, and program excursions. The program focuses on the folklore of select ethnic minority groups of southwest China, in the Yunnan Province and minority groups of southwest China. Contact Jeff McKibben, mckibben.1@osu.edu (614-292-6101) for more information.
2. The Circle of Bliss: Buddhist Meditational Art at the Columbus Museum of Art: Experience the splendor, mystery, and powerful imagery of The Circle of Bliss..." The New York Times called the Circle of Bliss "a big, luxuriant display of truly fabulous religious images that represents a major exhibition of Buddhist objects that shows how beauty can be placed in the service of ideas." The exhibit will be on display at the Columbus Museum of Art from February 6 through May 9.
3. Manipulative Magic Workshop:
Make math fun for you and your students with these creative and unique
activities that add to what you are already doing. Make and play many of
the games and use them in your classroom the very next day. Bring math
into all areas of your curriculum including reading with these fantastic math
activities that are great for the whole group, small group, and centers.
This workshop is geared to teachers of Pre-K and first grade. It
will be held in Columbus on March 23 at the Holiday Inn, 2350 Westbelt Drive,
Columbus, Ohio. For more information:
www.etntraining.com (1-800-864-4077).
CEU credit may be earned by those
teachers who attend the workshop.
4. Grant Websites of Interest to
Schools:
Catholic Youth Foundation:
http://www.cyfusa.org/grants.html
MacMillan McGraw-Hill Education Foundation Grant (wait for next yrs)
www://ncea.org/newinfo/grants/mmghill-el-application.pdf
William J. And Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation Grant
http://www.oneillfdn.org/application.htm
Bradley Foundation: http://www.bradleyfdn.org/guidelines/gl/GL1103online.pdf
Lilly Foundation Grants:
http://www.ollusa.edu/studentlife/lillyproject/faq.asp
http://www.lilly.com/about/community/foundation/cash/
Adopt a Classroom Grant: http://www.adoptaclassroom.com/
National Schools of Character Grants: http://character.org/eventsawards/nsoc/
State Farm Service Learning Grant: http://www.ysa.org/Awards/overview.parent.cfm
***AFT Organization-list of LOTS of grants: http://www.ysa.org/Awards/overview.parent.cfm
5. Principal Openings:
A) Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Holy Angels School, a Catholic elementary school (K-8) in
Dayton, is seeking applicants for the position of Principal. Applicants
should possess superior leadership qualities, have teaching experience, and hold
a State of Ohio Principal License. Having celebrated its 100th anniversary
last year, Holy Angels School is a vibrant and caring environment that fosters
traditional values while providing an excellent educational program. This
270+ student parish school has a dedicated and experienced faculty with active
parental support. Interested persons should contact Holy Angels Parish at
937-222-7807 for an application packet. Applications must be received by
March 5, 2004.
B) Diocese of Steubenville
All Saints Central School in Steubenville, Ohio is seeking a
Principal for the 2004-2005 year. All Saints is a central grade school for
the Catholic parishes of Holy Name Cathedral, St. Anthony's, St. Peter's, and
St. Stanislaus with approximately 120 students in grades PK-8. The school
is accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association (OCSAA).
Qualifications
-Practicing Roman Catholic
-Certificate in the State of Ohio
-Master's Degree highly desirable
-Other qualifications as may be found acceptable
If more information is desired, call Dr. Peter Chila at
(740) 282-3631 or Christine Franklin at (740) 282-4201.
Comments to office@cdeducation.org
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