Wednesday, May 29, 2013

APPLY FOR A 2013 LETENDRE EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP


The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth provides scholarship assistance to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness through the LeTendre Education Fund for Homeless Children. The Fund was established in 1998 in memory of AndrĂ© E. LeTendre, husband of Mary Jean LeTendre, former Director of Compensatory Education for the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, visit About the Fund.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

ATTENTION ED WHITE STUDENTS!


Did you miss your chance to request your classes for the 2013-2014 school year?
HAVE NO FEAR!
Guidance will be hosting make-up registration DURING YOUR regularly assigned LUNCH on WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th in HOUSTON HALL
This will be your last opportunity to sit with your counselor to discuss your options for next year - don't forget!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Kids Together Against Cancer. Support for families dealing with a parent's cander journey.
 photo taken by Ingrid Damiani

Time to Register
 for the New 5 week
KTAC Sessions...
  

As a parent with cancer, one of the hardest things to do when you are diagnosed is talk to your family. 

You may ask yourself, "How much should I tell them? I don't want to scare my children, but I don't want to lie to them either."
·  You may be unclear what your child understands, "My son never says anything to me about my cancer."
·  If you question "Am I going to die from this?", your child may be quietly worried too. 

Kids Together Against Cancer's five week program is child and parent focused in a positive and fun environment. 

Art Educators, from the Cummer Museum of Art, help children create beautiful art projects to help express their feelings.

Licensed Oncology Social Workers guide adult group discussion to help families cope with the cancer diagnosis. 

DATES:  

 Tuesday May 28th   
 Tuesday June 4th
 Tuesday June 11th
 Tuesday June 18th
 Tuesday June 25th-Celebration at the Cummer Museum

 Times:    5:30pm Dinner (free); 6:00pm - 7:00p Art Session 

Location:  Riverside Presbyterian Day School
           (830 Oak Street)

Please join us and call 742-2916 to reserve your space
The Helping Hands of KTAC
The Helping Hands of KTAC
 

KTAC programs are free to anyone,
no matter where they are being treated.
  
KTAC offers art workshops, individual consultations,
as well as information and resources
to help families during a parent's cancer journey.

KTAC programs support children of all ages (up to age 17). 


Please contact us for more information...  


Website  www.ktacjax.com 

Phone (904) 308-KTAC (5822)


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ATTENTION LADIES!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!


The event: P.E.P. Rally for Excellence
Saturday June 1
When:             10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   (Volunteers report at 9:30)
Where:            Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
What:              Parents, students, teachers and citizens are all invited to this community-wide event to focus on public education reforms, strategies, advocacy and student achievement.  This educational resource and innovation fair includes:
·         Public education workshops & presentations
·         DCPS's Annual Reading Celebration/WJCT's Share a Story
·         Student recognition programs
·         Business partnership opportunities
·         Family friendly activities & wellness information
·         Entertainment, interactive booths & giveaways




WJCT is participating the event above with 6 of our PBS characters (like Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Curious George & the Man in the Yellow Hat, etc.).  We have volunteer spots for 25 student volunteers and would welcome any of you who would like to earn community service volunteer hours. Volunteers will be manning and handling our 6 costume characters.  We hope to have enough volunteers that each would only do two or three, 15 min shifts in the costume.  We also need help with the craft table area so volunteers may rotate between costume and crafts.  It looks like it will be a fun day!  Volunteer hours will still count for Bright Futures if entered before graduation. And of course juniors can get a jump start on their hours for next year.




Thank you,                                                                                                                                   
Martha McManus
Education Outreach Coordinator
WJCT Public Broadcasting             
904.358.6391 office 

To volunteer: email   mmcmanus@wjct.org


Friday, May 10, 2013



News EditorCox Media Group’s FOX 30 WAWS-TV, CBS47 WTEV-TV and MY Network stations are looking for a person who can edit visually compelling stories. We are a completely non-linear, fast paced news operation. We need someone who works well under deadline pressure, can edit for multiple distribution platforms (web and mobile) and who enjoys living in a sunny beach climate. We need someone who lives for breaking news and loves matching pictures and sound. You must have flexibility to work overnights, weekends and changing schedules.
This is a fast paced environment, if you can keep up, show us your stuff! Send resume, cover letter and DVD or web link to David Chisholm, WAWS/WTEV Chief Editor, 11700 Central Parkway, Unit #2, Jacksonville, FL 32224 ordchisholm@actionnewsjax.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
The market leading Cox owned duopoly in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Broadcast/RF Maintenance Engineer. This experienced technologist will oversee all station transmission systems.
Responsibilities
Duties will include strong hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair skills applied to High Power RF systems to include transmitters, diplexers, filters and antennas.  Experience with 2, 7 and 13GhZ microwave systems, satellite up and downlinks, radar and fiber systems.  Knowledge of FCC Part 73, 74 and BAS compliance, OET65 and fulfillment of Chief Operator and public file requirements.  Implement and execute preventive maintenance of electrical generators, ATS, electrical distribution and switching equipment. Familiarity with and periodic inspection and maintenance of HVAC, structural, fire control, security and remote control systems.  Other broadcast and studio maintenance assignments as required.

Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have an associate’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years television broadcast experience. This is a full time position. SBE certification is a plus.

Flexible hours and shifts, including weekends, overnights and holidays will be required. Driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Send Resume to 11700 Central Parkway Unit #2 | Jacksonville, FL 32224  Attn: Director of Engineering or email to  Daniel.emery@coxinc.com
Closing Statement
Cox Media Group, Inc., (a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises,) is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at www.coxmediagroup.com.
Please submit resume before 5/15/13.

SUMMER CAMPS

USF St. Petersburg's 2013 Admissions Event Schedule


Saturday, July 13 Open House

Sunday, September 22 Pinellas County College Fair

Saturday, September 28 Open House

Saturday, November 16 Open House

More information on these events is available here.

Very Important Info from Zinch.com, Scholarship website:

Important Piece of Information #1:

In our ongoing effort to help students find scholarships and money to pay for college, Zinch introduces our Weird World of Wonderful Scholarships!  We are giving away $6,000 over the next few weeks by asking students fun and unique questions - check out the scholarship prompts here!

Important Piece of Information #2:

Free SAT and ACT prep via our partner, Shmoop.com, ends on May 31st.  You have three more weeks to share this great opportunity with your students!  Click here for more info.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013


The 31St Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community
Presents for Professional Development
Mental Health Transformation and the Impact of Violence:
A Focus on Children and Families
Part I: Transforming Behavioral Health Systems of Care:
Building Community Capacity and Cross-System Collaboration
Presenter: Arthur Evans, Ph.D., Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
Part II: The Impact of Violence on Children and Families:
From MAAFA (Stress and Conflict) to MA’AT (Peace and Love)
Presenter: Larry T. Richardson, Ph.D., LMHC, CAP, Imani Behavior Health Services
May 17, 2012
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Edward Waters College
1658 Kings Road
Milne Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public
Lunch provided to workshop participants – Register Today!
For more information – Northwest Behavioral Health Services (904) 781-7797 or jdaniels@nwbh.org
Sponsors
River Point Behavioral Health Jacksonville System of Care Initiative, Jacksonville Children's Commission
Casey Family Programs Edward Waters College Northwest Behavioral Health Services Inc.
6 Continuing Education Units/Contract Hours are provided for this workshop by River Point Behavioral Health
Florida Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-1950, Exp. Date 3/31/2015 Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-1950, Exp. Date 10/31/13

SCHOLARSHIP FOR WEST SIDE SENIORS!!

Jax Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program



DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 15th!