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| College Night |
September 8, 2010
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The 27th Annual Fresno Area College Night will be held on
September 8, 2010. This event gives students and their parents an
opportunity to speak to representatives from more than 100
colleges, as well as to attend sessions on college admissions and
financial aid, among others. To register for this event and find
out more, visit the College Planning website.
Contact: Jennifer Quinn (559) 265-3014 for more
information.
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| Constitution Day |
September 17, 2009
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Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational
institutions receiving Federal funding are required to hold an
educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on
September 17 of each year.
Contact: Dr.
Lisa Benham (559) 265-3073 for more information.
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| Educator of
the Year Awards Ceremony |
October 28, 2010
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| This program is designed
to honor Fresno County's finest classified, certificated, and
administrative staff. Each school district nominates one person for
each category. For more information, visit the Educator of the Year website.
Contact: Jennifer Quinn (559) 265-3014 for more
information.
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| Mock
Trial |
See Site for
Dates
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| The
Mock Trial is a simulation of a criminal court case
with high school students playing the various roles. Students
participate as counsel, witnesses and court clerks presenting their
cases in courtrooms before Municipal and Superior Court Judges at
the County Courthouse.
Contact: Dr. Lisa
Benham (559) 265-3073 for more information.
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| Martin Luther King, Jr.
Contests |
See Site for
Dates
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Students have authentic opportunities to further their education in
culture, history/social science, and related core subjects by
delivering speeches, writing essays, and/or creating works of art.
Contest Website
Contact: Dr. Lisa
Benham (559) 265-3073 for more information.
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Fresno County
Academic Decathlon
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January 29, 2011
February 5, 2011
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The mission of the Academic Decathlon is to promote
and recognize learning and achievement by emphasizing the value of
academic excellence for all students, and by fostering fair and
challenging local, state, and national Academic Decathlon team
competitions for high school students. Visit the Academic
Decathlon Website.
Contact: Jennifer Quinn (559) 265-3014 for more
information.
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MathCounts Chapter Competition
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February 17, 2009
CSU Fresno, Satellite Student Union
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MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, coaching and
competition program that promotes middle school mathematics
achievement in every U.S. state and territory. Students enrolled in
the 6th, 7th or 8th grade are eligible to participate in MathCounts
competitions. Students have an opportunity to show their
mathematical problem solving skills and to represent their schools
in academic competition. The winning team will represent this
Charter at the State competition in March. The grand finale is the
Lockheed Martin MathCounts National Competition.
Contact: Jon Dueck (559)
497-3792 for more information.
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| 2010 Central Section HS
Boys and Girls Basketball Finals |
March 5-6, 2010
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The Fresno County Office of Education and The CIF Office proudly
present the 2010 Central Section HS Boys and Girls Basketball
Finals Friday, March 5th and Saturday March 6th at Selland
Arena.
Watch 20 teams in 10 games all vying to become Valley
Champions!
The 2010 Central Section Finals sponsored by The Fresno Sports
Council-CBS Channel 47-The Fresno Bee, and World Sports
Café.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 4th at the Selland Arena Box
Office! For more information contact The Box office at
445-8181.
Remember--All Roads lead to Selland!
Contact: Vince Wesson
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| Science Olympiad |
March 7, 2009
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| This competition is for students in middle and high school.
Contact: Steve Bock (559)
265-3057 for more information.
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| Young
Authors' Faire |
See Site
for Date
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| As part
of the Language Arts Festival, the Authors' Faire showcases and celebrates original
writings of Fresno County students. Ten K-6 students from each
participating school may submit books they have written and
illustrated. Middle School/Jr. High students are invited to submit
a display of writing projects in which they have participated.
Contact: Dr. Lisa
Benham (559) 265-3073 for more information.
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| History Day |
See Site for
Date
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| Each year, this program
and competition foster academic achievement and intellectual growth
by engaging students and teachers in the excitement of historical
inquiry and creative presentation. History Day Website
Contact: Dr. Lisa
Benham (559) 265-3073 for more information.
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| Central
California Regional Science Fair |
March 23-26, 2009
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| Top projects from the
Regional Science Fair qualify to advance to
the California State Science Fair.
Contact: Stephen Bock (559)
265-3057 for more information.
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Farm and Nutrition
Day
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March 19, 2010
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| This special event allows
3rd grade students to participate in activities showcasing the
agricultural industry and the benefits of choosing nutritious
foods, much of which is provided on a daily basis by the bounty of
diversified “food pyramid” crops grown throughout
Fresno County. Students will have the opportunity to sample a
variety of healthy foods. For details, visit: http://www.fcfb.org/Events/Farm-day.php
Contact: Cyndi Dean (559)
443-4832 for more information.
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Pentathlon
Adventure
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May 22,2010
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| This event is designed to
focus attention on the physical well being of school children and
to create a day-long series of activities that promote physical
fitness. The competition is open to teams of 5th through 8th
graders from Fresno County schools.
Contact: Cyndi Dean (559) 443-4832 for more
information.
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| Fresno County Spell
Off |
See Site for
Date
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| What's
in a word? Plenty when it's the rigors of a spelling bee and the participants are Fresno County
elementary and junior high school students. The two top winners in
both the elementary and junior high school divisions go on to
represent Fresno County in the California State Spelling
Championship that's held in May.
Contact: Dr. Lisa
Benham (559) 265-3073 for more information.
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| Support Staff
Conference |
April 29, 2011
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Contact: Teresa Martinez-Treviño,
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Event Coordinator for
more information, please call 265-3010. Website coming
soon.
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