Monday, May 20, 2013

Kids Together Against Cancer. Support for families dealing with a parent's cander journey.
 photo taken by Ingrid Damiani

Time to Register
 for the New 5 week
KTAC Sessions...
  

As a parent with cancer, one of the hardest things to do when you are diagnosed is talk to your family. 

You may ask yourself, "How much should I tell them? I don't want to scare my children, but I don't want to lie to them either."
·  You may be unclear what your child understands, "My son never says anything to me about my cancer."
·  If you question "Am I going to die from this?", your child may be quietly worried too. 

Kids Together Against Cancer's five week program is child and parent focused in a positive and fun environment. 

Art Educators, from the Cummer Museum of Art, help children create beautiful art projects to help express their feelings.

Licensed Oncology Social Workers guide adult group discussion to help families cope with the cancer diagnosis. 

DATES:  

 Tuesday May 28th   
 Tuesday June 4th
 Tuesday June 11th
 Tuesday June 18th
 Tuesday June 25th-Celebration at the Cummer Museum

 Times:    5:30pm Dinner (free); 6:00pm - 7:00p Art Session 

Location:  Riverside Presbyterian Day School
           (830 Oak Street)

Please join us and call 742-2916 to reserve your space
The Helping Hands of KTAC
The Helping Hands of KTAC
 

KTAC programs are free to anyone,
no matter where they are being treated.
  
KTAC offers art workshops, individual consultations,
as well as information and resources
to help families during a parent's cancer journey.

KTAC programs support children of all ages (up to age 17). 


Please contact us for more information...  


Website  www.ktacjax.com 

Phone (904) 308-KTAC (5822)


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ATTENTION LADIES!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!


The event: P.E.P. Rally for Excellence
Saturday June 1
When:             10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   (Volunteers report at 9:30)
Where:            Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
What:              Parents, students, teachers and citizens are all invited to this community-wide event to focus on public education reforms, strategies, advocacy and student achievement.  This educational resource and innovation fair includes:
·         Public education workshops & presentations
·         DCPS's Annual Reading Celebration/WJCT's Share a Story
·         Student recognition programs
·         Business partnership opportunities
·         Family friendly activities & wellness information
·         Entertainment, interactive booths & giveaways




WJCT is participating the event above with 6 of our PBS characters (like Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Curious George & the Man in the Yellow Hat, etc.).  We have volunteer spots for 25 student volunteers and would welcome any of you who would like to earn community service volunteer hours. Volunteers will be manning and handling our 6 costume characters.  We hope to have enough volunteers that each would only do two or three, 15 min shifts in the costume.  We also need help with the craft table area so volunteers may rotate between costume and crafts.  It looks like it will be a fun day!  Volunteer hours will still count for Bright Futures if entered before graduation. And of course juniors can get a jump start on their hours for next year.




Thank you,                                                                                                                                   
Martha McManus
Education Outreach Coordinator
WJCT Public Broadcasting             
904.358.6391 office 

To volunteer: email   mmcmanus@wjct.org


Friday, May 10, 2013



News EditorCox Media Group’s FOX 30 WAWS-TV, CBS47 WTEV-TV and MY Network stations are looking for a person who can edit visually compelling stories. We are a completely non-linear, fast paced news operation. We need someone who works well under deadline pressure, can edit for multiple distribution platforms (web and mobile) and who enjoys living in a sunny beach climate. We need someone who lives for breaking news and loves matching pictures and sound. You must have flexibility to work overnights, weekends and changing schedules.
This is a fast paced environment, if you can keep up, show us your stuff! Send resume, cover letter and DVD or web link to David Chisholm, WAWS/WTEV Chief Editor, 11700 Central Parkway, Unit #2, Jacksonville, FL 32224 ordchisholm@actionnewsjax.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
The market leading Cox owned duopoly in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Broadcast/RF Maintenance Engineer. This experienced technologist will oversee all station transmission systems.
Responsibilities
Duties will include strong hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair skills applied to High Power RF systems to include transmitters, diplexers, filters and antennas.  Experience with 2, 7 and 13GhZ microwave systems, satellite up and downlinks, radar and fiber systems.  Knowledge of FCC Part 73, 74 and BAS compliance, OET65 and fulfillment of Chief Operator and public file requirements.  Implement and execute preventive maintenance of electrical generators, ATS, electrical distribution and switching equipment. Familiarity with and periodic inspection and maintenance of HVAC, structural, fire control, security and remote control systems.  Other broadcast and studio maintenance assignments as required.

Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have an associate’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years television broadcast experience. This is a full time position. SBE certification is a plus.

Flexible hours and shifts, including weekends, overnights and holidays will be required. Driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Send Resume to 11700 Central Parkway Unit #2 | Jacksonville, FL 32224  Attn: Director of Engineering or email to  Daniel.emery@coxinc.com
Closing Statement
Cox Media Group, Inc., (a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises,) is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at www.coxmediagroup.com.
Please submit resume before 5/15/13.

SUMMER CAMPS

USF St. Petersburg's 2013 Admissions Event Schedule


Saturday, July 13 Open House

Sunday, September 22 Pinellas County College Fair

Saturday, September 28 Open House

Saturday, November 16 Open House

More information on these events is available here.

Very Important Info from Zinch.com, Scholarship website:

Important Piece of Information #1:

In our ongoing effort to help students find scholarships and money to pay for college, Zinch introduces our Weird World of Wonderful Scholarships!  We are giving away $6,000 over the next few weeks by asking students fun and unique questions - check out the scholarship prompts here!

Important Piece of Information #2:

Free SAT and ACT prep via our partner, Shmoop.com, ends on May 31st.  You have three more weeks to share this great opportunity with your students!  Click here for more info.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013


The 31St Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community
Presents for Professional Development
Mental Health Transformation and the Impact of Violence:
A Focus on Children and Families
Part I: Transforming Behavioral Health Systems of Care:
Building Community Capacity and Cross-System Collaboration
Presenter: Arthur Evans, Ph.D., Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
Part II: The Impact of Violence on Children and Families:
From MAAFA (Stress and Conflict) to MA’AT (Peace and Love)
Presenter: Larry T. Richardson, Ph.D., LMHC, CAP, Imani Behavior Health Services
May 17, 2012
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Edward Waters College
1658 Kings Road
Milne Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public
Lunch provided to workshop participants – Register Today!
For more information – Northwest Behavioral Health Services (904) 781-7797 or jdaniels@nwbh.org
Sponsors
River Point Behavioral Health Jacksonville System of Care Initiative, Jacksonville Children's Commission
Casey Family Programs Edward Waters College Northwest Behavioral Health Services Inc.
6 Continuing Education Units/Contract Hours are provided for this workshop by River Point Behavioral Health
Florida Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-1950, Exp. Date 3/31/2015 Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-1950, Exp. Date 10/31/13

SCHOLARSHIP FOR WEST SIDE SENIORS!!

Jax Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program



DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 15th!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

HandsOn Jacksonville needs volunteers!



Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service day in the world! During the weekend of April 26th - April 28th, youth led projects engaging youth volunteers will be taking place all around the world. 

Our Youth Council Leaders are an enthusiastic, compassionate group that have worked hard to develop projects to benefit our community.  Come out and show your support by joining a GYSD Project!

Art Against Bullying
Friday, April 26th
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oceanway Community Center
Help lead an art project for 40 elementary school-aged children  
that will offer them a platform to express what makes their schools safe and address the importance of preventing bullying.  Click to register

Adopt a Room
Saturday, April 27th
7:30 am - 11:30 am
Community Connections
This project was designed by youth to address the issues of homelessness and poverty. Help paint and decorate a room for an incoming woman and her children at this transitional housing facility. Click to register


Grounds Beautification
Saturday, April 27th
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Community Connections
Help with mulching, weeding, gardening and more to spruce up this transitional housing facility.  Click to register

Work for Change
Saturday, April 27th
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
City Rescue Mission
Help paint walls, read to kids, build a library, make comfort bags for children entering the shelter and distribute food to families.  Click to register

Fletcher Beautification Day
Saturday, April 27th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fletcher Middle School
Work with school faculty to spread mulch, clear out sawgrass plants, weed gardens, remove palmettos, plant new trees and more.  Click to register

For more information about our Youth Leadership Council, please contact Jenny@handsonjacksonville.org

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund - DEADLINE: May 31st!



The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States 

Scholarship Notification Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation 

APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31, 2013 Eligibility Requirements Qualified  applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or  between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade  school. All applicants must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than the published deadline date, which is May 31, 2013. The  Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers  scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools,  students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of  2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a  higher educational opportunity. This group is generally not the  recipients of college scholarships and is typically ignored by the Board  of Education. 
The Shawn Carter Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any  under-served student across the United States who desires a higher  education. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when  students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to  the community?. 
CLICK LINK TO APPLY TODAY!!! http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/  

Monday, April 22, 2013


Happy Earth Day!
Today marks the 43rd celebration of Earth Day, which started in 1970. This year’s theme... The Face of Climate Change. How are you making Earth a better place to live? Share your story on the district Facebook page.

Applications for the “Living in a Material World” grant from the ASM Foundation Teacher Grants can be submitted by kindergarten – 12th-grade teachers now through May 25th. The grant award ranges up to $500. These grants are intended to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. For more information, visit the ASM website or contact Dorie Davis in External Funding at 390-2132 or davisd13@duvalschools.org

For graduation purposes, current freshmen and sophomores must complete a course online at Florida Virtual School (FLVS).  FLVS will be offering several half-credit courses during this summer at a 10-week pace.  For course descriptions and more information, please visit www.flvs.net/summer .

Friday, April 19, 2013


Scholarship name: Sussle Scholarship
Deadline: June 30 and December 31 each year
Value: $5,000
Scholarships available: 1 at each deadline
Mission: Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship.

Eligibility: 
·         Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall, 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States.
·         US citizen or legal permanent resident.
How to enter:
·         Use Sussle.org to contribute knowledge about your interests.
FAQ:
Do we sell student information or market to them after they sign up? No we do not. The goals of the scholarship are only to incentivize students to use the site, and of course to help students pay for their education. You'll notice that there aren't even advertisements on the site.