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Reginald F. Lewis Museum Essay Contest for 4th-8th Graders

Students in 4th through 8th grade can participate in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture's essay contest by writing 250 to 500 words about your favorite Freedom Sister—and how she inspires you to become a leader in the community. The contest runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 22, and prizes range from $500 to $5,000. Click here for the flier and more details.  

Call for Volunteers: Baltimore Green Works

Want to help make Baltimore a cleaner, greener place to live? Then volunteer with Baltimore Green Works, a volunteer-based organization recruiting help with its 8th Annual Baltimore Green Week in April 2011. Opportunities range from getting your hands dirty with planting and gardening projects to helping staff conduct research and market the event. A week-long series of festivals, workshops and lectures, Baltimore Green Week gives the public a chance to voice concerns and get educated about climate change, sustainability, water conservancy and other issues. For more information, click here.

 

First Annual Art Auction Fundraiser - Baltimore Green Works

Mark your calendar now for Baltimore Green Works' first annual art auction fundraiser on Oct. 27. The event serves as a great opportunity to buy holiday gifts, while supporting a volunteer-driven organization that helps Baltimore residents make their city a cleaner, green place to live and work. Look for paintings, prints, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, clothing and more. Want to donate a piece of your own? Contact bgw@baltimoregreenworks.com, and click here for more information. Tickets purchased in advance. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21210.

 

200-Plus College Scholarships

Don't miss this list of more than 200 college scholarships. Some apply only to students in Baltimore City Public Schools, and others are open to students nationwide. Start browsing now to find the right fit for you.

Johns Hopkins Paid Summer Jobs for High School Students

Want to pick up some job skills this summer and get paid doing it? Then apply for the Johns Hopkins Institution/Youth Works Summer Jobs Program 2010. Students work 30 hours per week Monday through Friday and learn about service excellence, financial readiness, post-secondary education and more. Preference goes to students at least 15 years old with a passing GPA and good attendance. Click here for the flier.

Great New Resources for Learning at Home

Because Learning with the Orioleswe know that education doesn’t just take place in school, City Schools is adding new resources to its online Parent Portal to help families help their children succeed. Under the Families section of the web site, you’ll find new "Learning at Home" pages with City Schools’ curricula divided by grade and subject; suggestions for fun activities that reinforce these classroom lessons; and online resources to help your children with nightly homework assignments, book reports and special projects—lots of material to keep reinforcing basic, but important, learning skills. There is even a special Orioles math and science curriculum with an all-baseball theme. Learning at Home is a great tool for keeping our kids sharp year-round. So please visit www.baltimorecityschools.org, click on Learning at Home under the Families tab and have fun with your kids!
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