The 14th Annual César E. Chávez High School Essay Contest
POSTMARK AND E-MAIL SUBMISSISION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012
The University of California, San Diego Early Academic Outreach Program has for fourteen years been a leader in honoring the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez through their annual essay contest. Please distribute this information widely. If you are in education please download and share the application at the link below. Be part of this San Diego traditions by helping us promote the longest running essay contest honoring Cesar E. Chavez in the state!
Instructions for completing essays: Write a two-page, typed essay answering the essay prompt presented. Be sure to develop your essay in a clear, concise manner. Include your name, address, phone number and school name on the Essay Contest Application.
Download the Essay Packet at: http://eaop.ucsd.edu/_files/2012-Chavez-essay.pdf
Free Tax Assistance now available at Chula Vista Libraries
This tax season don’t deal with the frustration of misplaced forms and tax publications or struggle to answer tax questions. To help low and middle income residents with their taxes, the Chula Vista Public Library has free tax assistance offered by trained volunteers under the auspices of AARP, as well as paper copies of many tax forms and instruction booklets. Special attention will be given to residents over 60.
We invite our residents to use the library’s services to help prepare their taxes, said Library Director Betty Waznis.
Whether you need copies of forms or come in for personal assistance, the library is here to make this stressful and busy time easier.
Free personal tax assistance is offered on the following days and times:
· Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street: AARP has scheduled sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Avenue: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The library is unable to offer appointments in advance. The service is offered on a same day first come, first serve basis and will end on April 15.
In addition, paper copies of most basic tax forms and booklets are available at both branch libraries.
For more information, visit the Chula Vista’s library, or go online at www.chulavistalibrary.com.
February 16 Public Meeting to Discuss Water Quality, Tijuana River Flood Control, and Watershed Planning
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission has scheduled a public meeting of the USIBWC Citizens Forum on Thursday, February 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Tijuana Estuary Meeting Room, 301 Cas-pian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932. The meeting will focus on water quality and flood control issues.
Members of the public who would like more information about the meeting may call 619-662-7600 or e-mail sally.spener@ibwc.gov.
MTS Kicks Off the 10th Annual MTS Coca-Cola Laptop Scholarship
Entries are now being accepted for the 10th Annual Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Coca-Cola Laptop Scholarship.
Application forms are available on-line on the MTS web-site at www.sdmts.com or at The Transit Store at 1st and Broadway in downtown San Diego. Information is also available at high school counseling offices.
Adelante Mujer Conference, Latinas Inspiring Young Latinas
The Adelante Mujer Conference is an all day celebration in hopes of inspiring a higher percentage of Latinas to continue their education beyond high school. The 19th Annual Adelante Mujer Conference will provide various presentations by professional San Diego Women who serve as exceptional examples for younger Latinas and their mothers. Many presenters have had to overcome barriers and struggles in order to accomplish their success. The festivities will include a small breakfast, several breakout workshops, lunch and entertainment.
This year’s Adelante Mujer Conference will take place at Eastlake Middle School on Saturday March 3, 2012 from 7:45 am – 2:00 pm for girls in grades 6
th-12th and their mothers. A scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Latina senior who has maintained a high grade point average while being actively involved in her community. Adelante Mujer presents an opportunity to maintain and strengthen the connection between students, schools and the community.
U.S. National Educator of the Year say’s “Americas Education System is being BLOWN AWAY by the Chinese!”
Local public school veteran teacher and national recognized educator including the “Milken” United States National Educator of the Year, Keith Ballard, traveled to China and India to learn from their public education system in comparison to the United States. This coming week, Feb. 16, Ballard will share his experiences and perspective from his travels with South Bay audience at Chula Vista High School.
Ballard will reveal that the US Public School System is being “Blown-Away” and simply won’t be able to compete without undergoing major changes! Making the comparison to a football game, Ballard contends that the Chinese public school system (K-12) is so good that is something like the NFL, where as the United States is playing high school football. Ballard states “the main reason I did this project is because I have a 7 year old son and I have “deep concerns” weather his education in the US public school system will sufficiently prepare him to compete for the best jobs in the future.”
Event: Understanding the New Tsunami “The Chinese Public School Educational System” & How to prepare your Children to Compete for the High Tech, High Paying Jobs of the Future!
Date/Time: Thursday, February 16th (6:30pm – 8:30pm)
Location: Chula Vista H.S., Jack Tygett Performing Arts Center (820 4th Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91911).