In This Issue:
-Kentucky Students Improve in Science
-Does Your Child Want to Become a Teacher?
-Go Online at Your Public Library
-Drama Classes
-Flag Day
Kentucky Students Improve in Science
The results of the 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in science show that Kentucky's 4th and 8th-graders have made gains when compared to the state's performance in 2000. Kentucky's science scores on the federal test were higher than that of the nation's public schools. For additional results visit http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/states/
Does Your Child Want to Become a Teacher?
Middle and high school students who are interested in becoming teachers can attend one of seven camps scheduled at universities across the state this summer. The 2006 Future Educators of America (FEA) Summer Camps are designed for FEA club members, prospective members or any student who might enter the teaching profession.
Participants will attend sessions about careers in teaching, hear presentations about the profession and engage in social activities such as field trips, talent shows and swimming. There are no fees for participants to attend the camps, which are funded through grants provided by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Camp dates and locations are listed below. To register, contact the appropriate university:
June 11-16 Murray State University Shirley McKinney
(270) 762-2681 shirley.mckinney@coe.murraystate.edu
June 11-16 University of Kentucky Rose Boulay
(859) 257-1229 rose.boulay@uky.edu
June 11-16 University of Louisville Lohelen Hambrick
(502) 852-7697 lohelen.hambrick@louisville.edu
June 11-17 Morehead State University Joan Callaham
(606) 783-9446 j.callaham@morehead-st.edu
June 12-16 Northern Kentucky University Mary Rozier
(859) 572-5235 rozierm@nku.edu
June 12-16 Western Kentucky University Michelle Kahler
(270) 745-6249 michelle.kahler@wku.edu
July 9-21 Kentucky State University Pat Higgins
(502) 597-5919 phiggins@gwmail.kysu.edu
Go Online at Your Public Library
More Kentuckians can access free high quality computers and the Internet in their local public library, thanks to a $955,500 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to upgrade library computers across the state. Children and adults can use library computers to do research for school or work, take distance-learning classes, find health information, communicate with family and friends, and keep up with current events.
Drama Classes
Summer drama classes encourage students to explore and practice the fundamentals and full of drama. Louisville's Stage One offers workshops throughout the summer for all ages.
www.stageone.org/publicclasses/summerdramaworks.asp
Flag Day
Flag Day, celebrated June 14, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. The U.S. flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.
Did you know there is a right way and a wrong way to display the American flag? Here are some of the basics on displaying the American flag. Feel free to share them with family and friends:
- The flag is normally flown from sunrise to sunset.
- In the morning, raise the flag briskly. At sunset, lower it slowly. Always, raise and lower it ceremoniously.
- The flag should not be flown at night without a light on it.
- The flag should not be flown in the rain or inclement weather.
- After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half-staff for 30 days. It's called "half-staff" on land, and "half-mast" on a ship.
- When flown vertically on a pole, the stars and blue field, or "union", is at the top and at the end of the pole (away from your house).
- The American flag is always flown highest on the pole. Your state flag and other flags fly below it.
- The union is always on top. When displayed in print, the stars and blue field are always on the left. Never let your flag touch the ground, never...period.
- Fold your flag when storing. Don't just stuff it in a drawer or box.
When your flag is old and has seen better days, it is time to retire it. Old flags should be burned or buried. Please do not throw it in the trash. Many local VFW and American Legion posts will take responsibility for properly disposing of your flag. They should be listed in your local telephone book.