EDUCATION NEWS

Healthy Life Education Grant
The Healthy Life Education Grant is available for school field trips and outreach programs. Teachers can apply by completing a simple form online. The field trip award will cover the admission costs for students, but not bus costs. Outreach awards will cover up to three outreach programs. Grants are give on a first come, first served basis. Teachers will be notified of the award by e-mail and will have 2 weeks to reserve a field trip date. If reservations are not made within 2 weeks, the award will be made available to other students.

NEW! Champions on the Go Museum Outreach
Let us bring our SOL-aligned character development, healthy life, math and science programs to you! Programs can be held in the classroom or most any demonstration area available at your school. Maximum 60 students per session for character development and healthy lifestyles programs, and maximum 30 students per session for the rest. For additional information and prices, please call (757) 393-8031 ext 21. Funding for Champions on the Go is provived by the A. H. Robins Foundation, Richmond, Virginia.

NEW! Teacher Workshop
Positive Movement in the Classroom: 
Moving Toward Wellness
A teacher workshop and in-service training that teaches you how to turn classroom commotion into learning motion! It is possible to get your class moving while still maintaining control. We'll teach you how! Then learn helpful tips for maintaining wellness, de-stressing, and relaxing, to preserve your greatest classroom asset - YOU! Recertification points are awarded with approval of your school administrator, and the $30 registration fee is often reimbursed by school systems. A one- to two-hour in-service training is aso available at your school location upon request. For more information, call Shirley Martin at (757) 393-8031 ext 14.