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Newton Network Special Newsletter – January 2008

Newton Network News:

This special edition of the Newton Network Newsletter contains announcements of upcoming events we felt you needed to know about now rather than wait for our next scheduled newsletter. 

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In This Issue:

Regional/Statewide:

NSSTA Conference – Update on the Annual NSSTA State Conference

Scholarships Available – Attend Space Exploration Conference for Free

NSSTA Conference -

This is the announcement from Jenelle Hopkins, NSSTA President

As we all come to the end of the Fall semester, may I add one more thing to your long to-do list?  Mark the date for the Annual NSSTA State Conference - February 8-9, 2008 at Spring Valley High School, joining once again the Southern Nevada Math Council's T-3 Conference.  We have lined up over 70 presentations, covering a multitude of K-12 science subjects.  The school's cafeteria will be full of vendors, showing off their best products.  And the registration fees includes a light dinner Friday night, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.  What a deal!!!

Download a registration form at the conference website:  http://www.snvmath.org/conference/

Please let the other teachers at your school know about this conference.  I hope to see you there.

Scholarships Available -

This announcement came from Hanna Lange, Space Center Houston, Education Department

14 scholarships still available for teachers to attend 14^th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference; January 31 – February 2, 2008

SEEC website:  http://www.spacecenter.org/TeachersSEEC.html

Scholarship application:  http://www.spacecenter.org/TeachersSEEC.html

14th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference;  January 31-
February 2, 2008; Space Center Houston, TX

Three exciting days of complete submersion into the world of space exploration.  You can attend cross-curriculum sessions hosted by actual scientists, engineers, educators and astronauts, while earning 24 professional development hours. Collect lots of exciting materials to inspire your students and enhance your classroom.  Meet and talk with the astronauts, scientists, and engineers who are making space exploration a reality.  Engage in hands-on and interactive activities that fellow educators have used to bring space to life for their students.  Thursday evening, mingle with the NASA experts and meet fellow educators during a reception.  Relax and enjoy a party on Friday night where you will be served a banquet dinner and drinks.  Then party the night away with the sounds of "Max-Q", the astronaut band.

For more information and to register:
   http://www.spacecenter.org/TeachersSEEC.html

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