Education notebook
FREE BOWLING OFFERED FOR GOOD GRADES
Students with A’s and B’s on their report cards can receive free games of bowling at the bowling centers at the Gold Coast, Sam’s Town and the Suncoast. Boyd Gaming’s Making the Grade program will award two free games for every A and one free game for every B. The program is open to all elementary, middle and high school students. A report card and registration in Kidz Klub, a free bowling rewards program, is required.
Free games can be used from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, based on availability. There is a limit of one free game daily. Additional games are $1 each, and shoe rental is $1. A parent or guardian is required for children 12 or younger.
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN $3,000 IN TREE DECORATING CONTEST
Coronado High School, 1001 Coronado Center Drive, placed first and won $3,000 in the Valley Automall’s 14th annual tree decorating contest. Bonanza and Sierra Vista high schools finished second and third, respectively. Teams and clubs from more than 20 schools decorated trees at various dealerships.
Coronado’s tree is displayed at Lexus of Henderson, Bonanza’s is at Desert BMW of Henderson and Sierra Vista’s is at Towbin Dodge.
ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN $1,000 CREATING IPHONE TREE
Virtual High School placed first and won $1,000 in the MonteLago Village’s inaugural Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.
Students decorated the 10-foot tree to look like an iPhone.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS OPEN ENROLLMENT
The Clark County School District is accepting applications through Jan. 6 for its Open Enrollment program, which allows students to attend a school outside their zone.
Families can apply at ccsd.net and find a list of schools with space available.
Students selected for Open Enrollment will attend their new schools beginning in the 2012-13 school year. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the school.
This is the district’s second year offering the program.
ESSAY CONTEST, $1,000 UP FOR GRABS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Bill of Rights Institute in Washington, D.C., is hosting a nationwide essay contest for all high school students, with cash prizes of up to $1,000.
The Being an American Essay Contest explores the founding principles outlined in the Constitution, specifically, "How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?"
Three students from each of five geographic regions will win first-, second- and third-place prizes.
Essays should be 1,000 or fewer words.
For more information, visit billof rightsinstitute.org/contest.
The deadline for submissions is Thursday.
GREENSPUN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB HOSTING FUNDRAISER
Greenspun Junior High School’s Science Materials Fair is scheduled through Friday in the theater at 140 N. Valle Verde Drive. The Science Club is selling science equipment and toys to raise money for a trip to Zion National Park in Utah. For more information, call 799-0920.
MCDONIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLANS FUNDRAISER
McDoniel Elementary School’s inaugural Community Craft and Food Fair is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Foxridge Park, next to the school, 1831 Fox Ridge Drive.
The fair, featuring community vendors, will raise money for students’ school supplies. For more information, call 799-7788.
ROBOT DESIGN CONTEST OPEN TO CLARK COUNTY STUDENTS
National Security Technologies is offering education grants for students interested in science, technology, engineering and math programs. Grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners.
Teams must submit a written solution that addresses the following Robots In Real Life scenario:
"A four-room house has been flooded and has a very serious mold and mildew infestation. What kind of robot would your team design that could autonomously map the floors and walls for water, mold and mildew? Provide a design concept for the controls and sensors, and a sketch of the robot. Reports must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins, and four pages or less."
Applications, including a letter of recommendation, will be accepted through Dec. 29. For more information, visit nstec.com or call Mona Higgins at 295-5428 or Shari Morrison at 295-2843.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO ITALIAN STUDENTS
The Sons of Italy Las Vegas Lodge 2158 is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors of Italian descent. The lodge will award $500 scholarships to students pursuing a college education. Awards will be based on grades, school activities, community service and an essay. Applications are available at sonsofitalylasvegas.com and are due April 1, 2012. For more information, call 896-1987.
Other scholarships for students of Italian descent are being offered by the Grand Lodge of California at sonsofitalyca.org. Applications are due March 1, 2012.
The Sons of Italy Foundation offers 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 as part of a nationwide competition. For more information, visit osia.org/students/scholarships. Applications are due Feb. 28.
FOSTER CHILDREN NEED TUTORS
Child Focus Academic Success Program is conducting tutor training for volunteers wishing to tutor a foster child in reading.
To register for the training class, call 436-1624.
READING PROGRAM NEEDS MENTORS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Spread the Word Nevada’s reading mentor program, Books and Buddies, is seeking volunteers to help students in kindergarten through fifth grade improve reading proficiency. Spread the Word Nevada matches adult mentors with elementary students at 26 at-risk schools.
Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of one hour per week for 12 weeks. Training will be provided, and background checks are required.
For more information, call volunteer coordinator Libbi Erickson at 564-7809 or email libbi@spreadthewordnevada.org.
