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Griffin Bay School, a K-12 Online Learning Academy Is Now Open for Enrollment to Students Throughout Washington State
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New Washington State online learning program is open for enrollment.
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., June 16, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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Griffin Bay School’s K-12 Online learning program is now open for Fall 2021 enrollment to students throughout Washington State. Administered and funded by San Juan Island School District, in Friday Harbor, Washington, Griffin Bay School offers remote classes outside of traditional classroom settings and schedules. Griffin Bay School provides students and families an educational program that allows for flexibility, individualized attention, and a “work at your own pace” approach.

Some believe an education should prepare students for further learning, like college or trade school, while others prioritize preparing students for the workforce, developing social skills, or encouraging participation in civic life. The dedicated educators at Griffin Bay School understand the spectrum of needs and priorities that exist and recognize that flexibility is key to meet the needs of all students and families in an alternative learning program such as Griffin Bay School.

Griffin Bay School offers:
- Program flexibility.
- Odysseyware/Edgenuity and other state-approved programs.
- Family support and curriculum resources.
- Alternative ways to academic success.
- Individualized attention.
- Small class size.
If you would like more information about Griffin Bay School, please call us at (360) 378-3292, or call/text at (360) 298-6025, email to conniedomenech@sjisd.org, or visit our website at www.sjisd.wednet.edu/domain/281.

Students’ and Parents’ Testimonials

“With Griffin Bay, I never have to feel like my child could be falling behind or not being challenged enough. They celebrate your child at whichever level they are at and see each student as an individual. It is a truly unique school and one that we feel very lucky to be a part of.”

– Katie Myers, Parent

“I love that Mrs. Heller always asks me what I am interested in and finds fun books and worksheets for me. I am always excited to pick up my new school materials.”

– First Grade Student

“I see Griffin Bay as the best type of high school for students like me and many others who need the independence and the opportunities that this system provides. Before I began attending Griffin Bay, I dreaded doing what was required. I appreciate the different ways I can learn at my own pace. I am also grateful for the attitude of the teachers to personally help me not be mad about doing school but actually help me be more excited.”

Griffin Bay School is a part of San Juan Island School District located in Friday Harbor, Washington. We are a public school district. Our current enrollment is 765 students, most of whom are local, but a growing number of whom are from across Washington State. Join us!

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Source: San Juan Island School District
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June 16, 2021
Greatmats Accepting Nominations for 4th Annual Cheerleading Coach of the Year Award
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updated: Sep 4, 2019
MILLTOWN, Wis., September 4, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Want to honor a cheerleading coach for his/her achievements, unique style, humanitarian efforts, etc.? Then nominate him/her for the Annual National Cheerleading Coach of the Year Award, sponsored by Greatmats. The award, part of the Greatmats National Award Series, is designed to recognize Cheerleading Coaches who have made a difference in the lives of their athletes and community through the virtues of service, integrity and quality.

How to Nominate

To nominate a coach for this award, visit the contest page or email the following information to brett@greatmats.com before Nov. 1, 2019. Nominators will not be identified.
1. Coach’s name
2. Name and address of the school, gym, organization, etc. (must be located in the USA)
3. A brief description of why you are nominating this coach, including how he/she meets the criteria of high-level service, integrity and quality
4. A photo and/or video of the Coach
How the winner is chosen:
1. Voting will take place in November. The two cheerleading coaches with the most votes will be named finalists.
2. Greatmats will judge the two finalists to determine the winner based on:
  
  Demonstration of Service/Community Impact
  
  Demonstration of Integrity
  
  Demonstration of Quality
Grand Prize
1. $250 in Greatmats Products (or $150 Cash Option) for affiliated facility
2. Coach/school profile to be released with the announcement of the winner in December 2019
3. National Cheerleading Coach of the Year Certificate
More than 19,200 votes were cast in the first three years of the contest, which is part of the fifth annual Greatmats National Award Series honoring instructors, trainers and coaches who have made a positive difference in their communities and the lives of their students.

Source: Greatmats
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September 4, 2019
The Waldorf® School Million-Fold Global Postcard Exchange – a Worldwide Collaboration

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Connecting students around the world with postcards.

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updated: Apr 26, 2019

LONGMONT, Colo., April 26, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Waldorf schools around the world are participating in a global postcard exchange initiative to both broaden their perspective on diverse cultures and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Waldorf® education.

Students in schools across the globe have created and sent a postcard to every other Waldorf school. Each postcard was individually and artistically designed by a young person, telling or showing something of his or her country, school or self.

This global project has connected students from 1,100 schools in 80 countries, spanning from the United States, China, India, Israel and more. The postcards have been arranged by each school into a Global Map for public display.

Learn more at www.Waldorf Education.org/waldorf100.

Or contact Beverly Amico at bamico@awsna.org.

Source: Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

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April 26, 2019
Students Can Now Apply for Dozens of Scholarships at a Time With One Application and One Essay – for Free

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Going Merry announces MerryApps: A way for high school and college students to apply to more scholarships in less time

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updated: Feb 26, 2019

NEW YORK, February 26, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Going Merry, a free online platform which helps students find and apply to scholarships from one place, has introduced MerryApps to help students win more scholarships in less time. By completing a MerryApp, students are applying to multiple scholarships through one simple online application, with one essay. What would normally take countless hours of searching, completing different applications, and writing essays now takes 30 minutes or less.

“80% of our high school students find the process of paying for college extremely stressful,” said Charlie Maynard, Cofounder of Going Merry. “We want to reduce this stress by helping them to apply to scholarships as quickly as possible.”

In addition to MerryApps, Going Merry hosts thousands of individual scholarships for students of all backgrounds. Every student that joins is matched with hundreds of thousands of dollars in available scholarships, and a unique algorithm helps students to apply for the scholarships they have the best chance of winning.

Students can learn more about MerryApps and sign up for free at https://www.goingmerry.com

With a presence in over 6,000 high schools across the country, Going Merry has become a single destination for scholarship seekers to get matched and apply online, absolutely free.

About Going Merry: Going Merry makes it easy for students to find and apply for scholarships and simple for providers to manage them. As a team, we come together from different backgrounds and skill sets but share the same mission: to give every student equal access to life-changing education through scholarships.

Media Contact:
Chris Karnes
Phone: 215-407-4739
Email: ckarnes@goingmerry.com

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Source: Going Merry

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February 26, 2019
Westside Christian Academy Announces the Launch of the SME Westside High School Membership Program

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Henry Wells, III, Campus Principal and Head of Westside Christian Academy recently announced the formation of the Westside SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Membership Program, to further educate students on the value of manufacturing and the career possibilities available to them.

Detroit, Michigan, February 5, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn the many opportunities for a career in manufacturing including skilled trades, engineering, designing and programming,” said Wells.

There are currently more than 600,000 jobs available in manufacturing in the US, with the expectation that number could grow to 2 million by 2025 because of an aging workforce and new technologies creating more jobs.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn the many opportunities for a career in manufacturing including skilled trades, engineering, designing and programming.”

Henry Wells, III, Principal and Head of Westside Christian Academy

“Our students will envision a more positive future when they learn about the manufacturing resurgence in Detroit and realize that they can be a part of it and begin to work toward that goal,” said Wells.

The SME high school student membership program provides a wealth of knowledge for the student members including access to programs and activities that provide them with both hands-on and virtual access to resources and information related to manufacturing including a mentorship program and scholarships.

“Our students are discovering that manufacturing is undergoing a renaissance in their own community with high paying manufacturing jobs and successful careers opening up to them,” said Wells. “They need to learn what opportunities are out there for them, and becoming involved in the SME High School Membership Program will give them access to that information.”

About SME

SME is a nonprofit organization has served practitioners, companies, educators, government and communities across the manufacturing spectrum for more than 80 years. Through its strategic areas of events, media, membership, training and development and the SME Education Foundation, SME is uniquely dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing by addressing both knowledge and skills needed for the industry.

About Westside

Westside Christian Academy is a beacon of hope providing children a holistic, Christ-centered education in a loving community. Founded in 1994, Westside Christian Academy is located at 9540 Bramell Street on the western edge of Detroit. Westside Christian Academy is led by Mr. Henry Wells, Campus Principal and Head, and is supported by a board of directors dedicated to excellence. Graduates of Westside can be found in colleges and universities, the military and various careers such as business, education, ministry and law enforcement. 313-255-5760, www.westsideca.org

Source: Westside Christian Academy

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February 5, 2018
Planet TV Develops New Education Series: New Frontiers Features the Garces Memorial High School

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Garces Memorial High School was founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. The school offers challenging academics to prepare its students for college in a co-educational Catholic setting. Following their 2016 school year graduation, an impressive 99% of Garces Memorial High School students were accepted into higher education programs.

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updated: Jun 29, 2017

Bakersfield, CA, June 29, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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“New Frontiers” is developing a new educational series exploring a wide variety of topics from schooling, surgery, industry, business, modern medicine, and technology. This TV series will be released on cable TV and short segments will be released on on-demand TV such as Amazon, Roku, Vimeo, iTunes and other on-demand platforms.

The Garces Memorial High School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as well as the Western Catholic Education Association. Tucked in the southern area of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, Garces Memorial offers college-preparatory courses and the athletic program currently ranks 4th in the history of the CIF Central Section with an impressive 121 section team championship wins.

Garces Memorial High School was founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. The school offers challenging academics to prepare its students for college in a co-educational Catholic setting. Though the school is operated by the Diocese of Fresno, the faculty and administrative staff is embodied by passionate layman Catholics inspired to guide students to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ.

The Garces Memorial High School environment provides a unique support system to the student. The school partners closely with parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches in a student-centric setting. The high moral and spiritual standards of the school provide a fertile environment for students to cultivate intellectual, social, and spiritual confidence. The school mission is to provide a quality education to prepare students for the rigors of higher education while instilling Christian values in order to bring more compassionate, fair people into the world industries where they are most needed.

Following their 2016 school year graduation, an impressive 99% of Garces Memorial High School students were accepted into higher education programs; 68% of those students went to four-year colleges while 32% attended community colleges. The remaining 1% enlisted in the United States Military. For more information about Garces Memorial High School, located at 2800 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93305, please, visit www.garces.org, (661) 327-2578.

New Frontiers is a compelling TV series which explores cutting-edge educational institutions that are shaping our nation’s education. New Frontiers is an educational series in short documentary form to be featured on TV and on-Demand TV. For more information please visit PlanetTVStudios.com

Planet TV Studios produces cutting edge, real life, television series that features insightful, meaningful updates on the most important business, medical and social responsible topics currently taking place in the areas most important to our lives. Planet TV Studios is a leading content creation company successful in films, television, documentaries, commercials, infomercials, music, and docudramas.

For More information please visit PlanetTVStudios.com

Source: Planet TV Studios

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June 29, 2017
GoFundMe: “Margaret Hudson Teen Moms Fund”

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updated: Jan 23, 2017

Tulsa, Oklahoma, January 23, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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The Margaret Hudson Program (MHP) provides wraparound supportive services to help pregnant and parenting teen girls graduate from high school and raise healthy families. Our local nonprofit (501c3) organization (EIN: 730793181) helps pregnant teen girls achieve healthy pregnancies, deliver healthy babies and learn the skills needed to be a capable parent. At our two schools in Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, we serve approximately 140 teen girls each year. We have served more than 10,000 multicultural teen moms since our founding in 1968.

Last August, MHP received the unexpected news that we would no longer receive annual Tulsa Area United Way funding. In calendar year 2016, we received $385,000 of United Way funding to help support our health, counseling, childcare and health case management services. The United Way said the reason for eliminating our funding support was based on an expectation that its partner organizations should not overly rely on United Way funding. In addition to MHP, the United Way eliminated also annual funding of the Oklahoma Visiting Nurses Association. Over the past few years, MHP has reduced the share of our annual budget funded by the United Way down to 18 percent of total fiscal budget.

An invitation to learn about Margaret Hudson Program and its urgent campaign to secure annual operations funding to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting teen girls will be held Monday, January 23 at 9:30 am at the Margaret Hudson Program at Franklin School, 1136 South Allegheny Ave., Tulsa.

Betina Tillman, MHP Executive Director

In addition to coping with the loss of the United Way funding, MHP is also grappling with the impact of state budget cuts made last year, which resulted in the loss of $385,990 of annual Oklahoma Early Childhood Program (OECP) funding from the Department of Education.

In response to the combined loss of the United Way and OECP funding, the MHP Board of Directors implemented a set of immediate cost-saving measures. The loss of the OECP funding required us to cut the capacity of our childcare program – we are now only able to serve 14 infants and toddlers per day at our Broken Arrow campus. We have restructured our student counseling program and now use two community mental health contractors, eliminating three former counselor positions. We have also made significant cutbacks to our administrative staffing levels.

To close the fiscal year in the “black,” MHP needs to secure a total of $411,919 in donations, fundraising and philanthropic support. The current annual budget totals $1.8 million, down from $2.4 million last year. Through our partnerships with Tulsa and Broken Arrow Public Schools, MHP receives annual educational staff support valued at $641,195 on an in-kind, no cost basis.

MHP operates with a diverse set of funding sources that include government grants and contracts, individual, business and faith contributors, and philanthropic support. If the Margaret Hudson Program is unable to raise sufficient funds to operate without a deficit, it will be forced to make further cuts in program services and reductions in staffing.

A major fundraising effort is currently underway to increase the amount of annual charitable donations received by the Margaret Hudson Program. Multiple fundraising strategies are being pursued, including public awareness and fundraising events, an annual pledge campaign and a “Margaret Hudson Teen Moms Fund” GoFundMe account. Our GoFundMe goal of $200,000 will make up the difference for the funds cut from our budget by the United Way in our current fiscal year. We urge individuals, businesses, civic and faith organizations, and philanthropists to contribute to the Margaret Hudson Program to help ensure Tulsa area pregnant and parenting teen girls get the care and education they need and deserve. Our donors make a life-changing difference for generations to come.

Source: Margaret Hudson Program

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January 23, 2017