Hello AP/IB Boosters!

Contents

• Madison Elementary School named March 2004 Reading School of the Month
• UW Math Day Recap
• Spring College Fair Recap
• 4 Free Important UW Academic/Career Exploration Events in April
• The University of Washington School of Art and School of Music Open House
• The University of Washington Health Sciences Open House
• The University of Washington School of Engineering Open House
• 2004/2005 JHS Course Catalog - A Welcomed Comprehensive Edition
• The BERC Group Report
• SAT II Registration by April 29th

We (AP/IB Boosters Executive Board) have always been impressed with Madison Elementary School in the Everett School District.

http://www.apibboosters.org/GuideWASLMath.html

http://www.apibboosters.org/GuideWASLReading.html

The following article is from the OSPI web site. Reprinted with permission.

OLYMPIA – March 18, 2004 – Gov. Gary Locke and Terry Bergeson, state superintendent of public instruction, today presented Madison Elementary School in Everett with the "Reading School of the Month" award for March 2004.

"Reading is the foundation of all academic success," Locke told students. "No matter what you want to be when you grow up, you have to start by being a good reader. I am so proud of all the progress the students at Madison have made in reading. It’s a credit to your hard work, and to the hard work of your teachers, administrators and parents."

Madison Elementary is above the state average percentages in all areas of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). The school has made significant gains during the past three years. Forty seven percent of Madison students participate in the state’s free or reduced price lunch program.

"Schools selected for this award have done more than just raise the scores of their students," Bergeson told students and teachers. "They’ve struck the right balance of a focus on instruction and providing an environment where the students and teachers feel supported and valued. Madison Elementary has an energy and excitement that’s all about helping students achieve their goals."

Locke and Bergeson also read "I Knew You Could!" by Craig Dorfman to an all-school assembly and presented an autographed copy of the book to the school librarian.

The governor and the superintendent started the "Reading School of the Month" program in January 2002 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and learn how struggling schools made drastic changes to become exemplary reading schools.

14 Jackson High School students were part of the sold out (1200 students) 14^th annual UW Math Day for High School Students event this year. Our thanks to Jackson HS math teacher Mr. Christianson for accompanying these students to this event that allowed students to sample higher level mathematics applications at the University of Washington. We also want to thank the school district again for providing transportation and a substitute teacher for this field trip.

Details on this event can be found at:

http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/mathday.asp

Look for it again next year.

Once again Seattle University hosted the Seattle Area Spring College Fair. Over 100 colleges from around the country were represented at the March 20^th event including Caltech, Northwestern, Gonzaga, Whitman, and the University of Michigan. These fairs are excellent opportunities for students (and their parents) to obtain the real scoop on which high school courses best prepare students for the rigors of college.

http://www.lclark.edu/org/pnacac/04seafrcolleges.html

The AP/IB Boosters have assembled information packets on the 4 University of Washington Open Houses described below. These packets will be distributed to each of the Everett School District's 5 middle schools and each of the district's 4 high schools. Our hope is that the colorful fliers contained in each packet will be posted for students, parents, and teachers to learn about these events. These events allow students to explore future academic and career choices.

The University of Washington School of Art and School of Music Open House

Friday, April 23^rd, 2004, 2 - 7: 30 PM

"Increasingly the world communicates across generations and cultures in languages created by individuals trained in the visual arts and design. The students, faculty and staff in the School of Art at the University of Washington invite you to join us in an exploration of our teaching, research & practice of the visual arts.

The School of Music is a remarkable community of teachers, performers, scholars, and listeners. Our students, faculty, and staff invite you to join them in celebrating and sharing their abiding passion for music as they present and reflect upon many musical styles, repertoires, and techniques."

http://art.washington.edu/events/oh04/openhouse.html

"The University of Washington¹s Health Sciences Center would like to invite you and your students to join us for our Open House 2004. This year¹s open house is "Mapping a Healthy Future" and will be held on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center.

This informative and entertaining event will feature dozens of exhibits on educational, clinical and research programs sponsored by the Health Sciences Center, UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. Information will also be provided on careers in the health sciences, a dynamic and increasingly sophisticated area of employment that is expected to experience prolonged growth in the decades ahead.

Students in Grades 9-12 are invited to attend the Open House with a teacher or chaperone on Friday, April 23, 2004 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Special arrangements will be made to accommodate the thousands of students expected on that day, including the creation of designated parking areas for the school buses. While Friday has traditionally been the day most schools send their students, you are also welcome to attend on Saturday, if necessary.

To register your high school group, please complete the registration process online at www.washington.edu/hsoh/. The school group registration deadline has been extended to March 12 to encourage more student groups to take advantage of this wonderful learning opportunity!

If you plan to bring a group of high school students to the UW Health Sciences Open House 2004, please remember the following guidelines and suggestions:
1) One teacher or chaperone is required to accompany each group of 15 students throughout the entire tour.
2) We strongly urge schools to transport their students to the open house as a group on school buses or using public transportation if possible, as parking space is very limited on campus.
3) While we encourage your school to attend whenever you can, please note that the open house is expected to be least crowded during the afternoon hours on Friday, April 23rd.

Students in Grades K-8 are invited to attend with their families on Saturday, April 24, 2004 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. We would appreciate it if you would share information on the 2004 Open House with your parents in upcoming publications such as school newsletters or newspapers. This event is free and open to the public and is considered a great family outing.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Michelle Cody Ritter, Health Sciences Open House Coordinator at ritterm@u.washington.edu or 206.543.1734. We hope you and your students will be able to join us for this unique event."

http://www.washington.edu/hsoh/index.html

"Engineering Our Way Towards a Better Tomorrow"

Free Admission!

Friday, April 30^th, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Saturday, May 1^st, 10:00am – 2:00pm

UW Engineering Open House is an exciting event that offers a hands-on look at the latest research in engineering and science. This event offers a variety of interactive, high-tech, and educational exhibits staffed by engineering professors, students, and professionals. The Open House is designed for children and adults of all ages! Over 6000 students, teachers, parents, and community members attended the 2003 Engineering Open House.

Some of last year's events included:

Aerodynamics in Action (Kirsten Wind Tunnel Building)
See a wind tunnel test in action. (Exhibit all day Friday & Saturday, however, the Wind Tunnel will only run during certain periods.)

Ram Accelerator Space Launcher (Tours will be given every 1/2 hour) (AERB 12/basement)
The fastest jet engines in the world are operated in the UW ram accelerator facility. This experiment is exploring alternative means to launch payloads into space.

Bioengineering Education (Roberts Hall Foyer)
Talk with Bioengineering adviser and students about Bioengineering degree programs, research, and other opportunities.

Inside Your Computer's Hard Drive (Benson Hall Lobby)
Look at a computer's hard drive under a microscope, and then use an electromagnetic platter to read and write your own messages!

Electron Microscope (Roberts 104)
Electron Microscopes are used to study all manners of materials. See how they are used, and get a close-up view of some very small things.

DO-IT Adaptive Technologies Showcase (Loew Hall basement)
See and try out adaptive technology that helps people with disabilities use computers. Try a head mouse and write your name in Braille! Learn more about the UW DO-IT Program.

We look forward to seeing you at this year's event!

http://www.engr.washington.edu/openhouse/

A vastly improved Jackson HS course catalog is now available for your perusal. Students finally have a variety of options including Guitar, Piano, Geography, AP Statistics, AP Art History, and many others.

http://cms.everett.k12.wa.us/CMS/cmsSites/cmsUserFiles/jacksonhigh/files/jhsplanner.pdf

http://cms.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/

The Executive Summary of the BERC Group report is now available on the Jackson HS home page.

http://cms.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/

SAT II Subject tests are required by highly selective universities such as the University of California campuses. The SAT II exams are also highly recommended for other competitive universities. April 29^th is the deadline for registration for the June 5^th SAT I and SAT II exam date. See the College Board web site for details.

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html

http://www.apibboosters.org/events/Events.html

Thank you,

Executive Board

AP/IB Boosters
Advanced Placement Opportunities for All Students
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