Register for HMNS’s ‘Mission Weather!’ Free Educator Night by Feb. 15
The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather will be on exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science starting Feb. 8, but HISD employees can attend a special private viewing on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. thanks to the generous support of Shell.
Interested employees should send an e-mail to educatorpreview@hmns.org or call 713-639-4739. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 15.
Special information session on teaching positions Feb. 21
Are you a current HISD employee considering a full-time teaching position in the district?
If so, HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection will be hosting an information session especially for you on Feb. 21, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
For complete details, please click here.
Nominate Exceptional Teachers for National Award by April 1
Winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching will receive a citation signed by the President of the United States, a trip for two to Washington, D.C., and a $10,000 prize.
Only ES math and science teachers (K–Grade 6) are eligible this year. For complete details, please visit http://www.paemst.org.
Parents for Public Schools Seeking Guiding Star Nominations by April 12
Do you know someone whose work on behalf of public schools has largely gone unrecognized?
If so, then consider nominating him or her for a 2013 “Guiding Star” award!
For the third consecutive year, Parents for Public Schools-Houston will be honoring parents, community/business partners, volunteers, and school/district staff who go above and beyond the call of duty in their service to Houston’s schoolchildren. For details, please click here.
Deadline for HMNS Excellence in Science award nominations: April 26
Do you know a high-school junior or teacher who demonstrates outstanding performance in the area of science or math?
If so, consider nominating him or her for one of the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Excellence in Science awards. Winners will receive a $2,000 cash prize.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, April 26. For complete details, please visit the HMNS website.
Mobile Mammogram Facility Returning to HISD March 18
The Rose, a non-profit organization dedicated to the reduction of breast-cancer-related deaths, will be offering on-site screening mammograms at three different locations starting March 18 to women who meet certain criteria.
For complete details, please see this related article.
