March 2003 Newsletter

A FREE newsletter edited by teacher, speaker and author Marjan Glavac.

Ash Wednesday March 5
Hijra Islamic New Year March 5
International Women’s Day March 8
St. Patrick’s Day March 17
First Day of Spring March 20
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In This Issue:
* HALF PRICE SALE OF THE BUSY EDUCATOR’S GUIDE TO THE WWW
* UPDATES
* KITE IS FLYING -ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE?
* GSN ONLINE EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH THE EXPLORER PROJECT
   PRESS RELEASE
* BBB AUTISM ONLINE SUPPORT  NETWORK
* CALLIOPE, MUSE OF ELOQUENCE
*TRACE CROSSINGS SCHOOL
*MRS. VENOSDALE'S CLASSROOM WEBHIVE
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UPDATES

Park Brook Elementary has changed its address to: http://www.osseo.k12.mn.us/elem/pb/index.html 
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KITE IS FLYING -ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE?
http://www.kolumbus.fi/jturtiai/application03.htm
http://eno.joensuu.fi

Would you and your class like to study environmental issues in a global web
school, together with 150 schools from over 50 countries throughout the
school year? Would you like to improve your teaching and get new friends from all
over the world? Are you interested in environmental issues and internationality?

ENO-Environment Online© is a global web school for environmental awareness
where students study on a weekly basis throughout the school year. It is well
organized and flexible. ENO is a  well-known program supported by European
Commission and National Board Of Education. We have received many international awards. Above all, it's a free service for your school!  Please see more information about ENO in our website:  http://eno.joensuu.fi

ENO is not a project but a program and a part of curricula in schools. You must have time for it in your school. We study ENO at least 2 lessons per week. So before applying please discuss this with your headmaster or principal.

So come on and join us! For the next school year ( August 2003 - May 2004) we will choose about 150 ENO schools. The deadline for applications is 15th of April  2003. Be also aware that our language is only English. Official ENO schools will be declared  31st of  April 2003 in our website. The link to the application page can be found here:
http://www.kolumbus.fi/jturtiai/application03.htm

If you have difficulties with this application form or questions please email me.

Mr Mika Vanhanen
Coordinator
ENO Program
http://eno.joensuu.fi
email: mika.vanhanen@joensuu.fi
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GSN ONLINE EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH THE EXPLORER PROJECT
PRESS RELEASE
http://www.fathomexpeditions.com/explorer/

Explore Antarctica with the Explorer Project - an exciting new Global SchoolNet partner project!

How would you like to experience Antarctica with real explorers and scientists? Then join the Spirit of Shackleton expedition which started February 24, 2003. Follow adventurers Conrad Anker, Bob Wallace, Dave German and the Fathom Explorer as they voyage into the ice. Share in their experiences as they boat, trek, and climb their way from the Antarctic Peninsula to the Falkland Islands. Learn the history of Terra Australis Incognito, a landmass that remained the subject of myth for over 1500 years. Discover the unique wildlife that inhabits the icy waters and coastline of the coldest continent on earth. Find out what issues face Antarctica today, and how they are being resolved.

The EXPLORER PROJECT will carry daily updates from their interactive
trip journal.  And the best part of all -- there is no charge to you or your
school!

Learn more about the EXPLORER PROJECT!
click on the URL below:
http://www.fathomexpeditions.com/explorer/
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BBB AUTISM ONLINE SUPPORT  NETWORK
http://www.bbbautism.com

This site provides a unique balance of positive support and information to anyone
interested in autism/pdd.  Featured on the website are 2,000+ links to topics
including, therapies, advocacy, education, other disorders and more.  There is
also a terrific message board where hundreds of people have come to ask/
answer questions.  Check out the e-newsletter which contains many topics
not covered elsewhere on the internet.
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CALLIOPE, MUSE OF ELOQUENCE
http://fayette.k12.in.us/~cbeard/calliope/
 
At "Calliope, Muse of Eloquence," students explore English words derived
from Latin and Greek mythology. In this series of standards-based lessons,
students read summaries of ancient myths to understand the origin and
meaning of new words. The self-correcting lessons are designed for grades
3-12. Question sheets available via Adobe Acrobat Reader help students stay
focused and provide a means of assessment.
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TRACE CROSSINGS SCHOOL
http://www.hoover.k12.al.us/tces/

The Trace Crossings website is a K-5 elementary site of the Hoover City School
District in Hoover, Alabama, USA.  Target audiences include students, parents,
and educators.  The website features an incredible research section for all
learners and a section created by kids for kids.  The site is a constantly changing,
ongoing project designed by many hands young and old.
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MRS. VENOSDALE'S CLASSROOM WEBHIVE
http://www.beeyourbest.com/

Mrs. Venosdale's Educational Webhive is all abuzz with teaching and learning! 
It includes a section of information and classroom ideas for teachers, a section
for students and great internet links for grades 3-6. 
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