<HTML><BODY><DIV>Hi Everyone,<BR><BR>Some information regarding upcoming science fairs that you may be interested in:<BR><BR>1) Victoria Elementary School needs judges on Thursday, January 21 (next Thursday). The fair runs from 8am-2pm. See the email below from Kathleen Bocian regarding the event. If you'd like to help out, be sure to email Kathleen at <A href="mailto:kathleen.bocian@ucr.edu">kathleen.bocian@ucr.edu</A>. <BR><BR>Bre and I will be attending, and can provide rides for others. I still have two seats available in my car and will likely go from 9-11am. Email Bre if you'd like to go with her and to find out when she's planning to go.<BR><BR><FONT size=2><EM>"Dear Friends,<BR><BR>Victoria Elementary School is looking for people who can put in some time on <B>Thursday, Jan 21st between 8:00 and 2:00 </B>to judge science fair projects. You will be given the criteria for judging, and each project takes about 10 to 15 minutes to judge. Any time you have available would be much appreciated. </EM></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><EM>Victoria Elementary School is about 4 minutes from campus, on the corner of Anna and Arlington (near Target and the School for the Deaf).<BR></EM></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><EM>You are invited (but not required!) to stay for lunch as a thank you from the school. The school only asks that you let them know in advance so that they can order appropriately (and no it is not lunch cafeteria food!)<BR></EM></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><EM>This is also a great experience for graduate students or even sharp undergraduate students who want to apply their analytical skills to the work of VERY YOUNG students. You have no idea how impressed parents, teachers, and especially the students are with the idea that faculty, staff, and students from UCR looked at THEIR project.<BR><BR>Please forward this to colleagues and graduate students as you see fit, but have them get back to me also so that I can let the school know:<BR>a.) who is coming<BR>b.) approximate times to expect the judges (ie. I can be there from 9:00 to 11:00)<BR><BR><BR>Thank you so much!<BR>Kathy Bocian<BR clear=all><BR>-- <BR>Kathleen Bocian<BR>University of California, Riverside<BR>IES and OSEP Reading Research Projects<BR>NSF Mathematical ACTS Research"</EM></FONT></DIV>
<P><FONT size=2><FONT size=3>2) Granite Hills Elementary School needs judges on Tuesday, February 2. Their fair runs from 12-4pm, but judging there takes very little time (usually less than an hour). Email or call Kelly Keprios if you'd like to attend--her information is found below. <BR><BR>Again, I'll be attending and willing to drive a few others. I'll be attending from 12-1ish.<BR></FONT><BR><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><EM>"Hello to all, </EM></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><EM>It’s that time again! Last year, you were all kind enough to sacrifice your time to come and judge Granite <SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1263600701_0 class=yshortcuts>Hill’s Science Fair</SPAN>, and I’m hoping you can spare some time this year to judge again! <SPAN id=lw_1263600701_1 class=yshortcuts>Granite Hill’s Science Fair</SPAN> will be <SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1263600701_2 class=yshortcuts>on Tuesday, February 2<SUP>nd</SUP>, 2010</SPAN>, from noon to four. I truly appreciate any time you can spare to judge. Most judges view and score approximately ten projects and take about 30-45 minutes doing so. If you are able to help out, please let me know so I can make appropriate accommodations. Our address is:</EM></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><EM>Granite Hill Elementary<BR></EM></SPAN></FONT><EM><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">9371 Granite Hill Dr</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy">. <BR></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></EM><EM><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Riverside</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy">, CA 92509<BR></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></EM><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1263600701_3 class=yshortcuts><EM>(951)360-2725</EM></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><EM>If you know of anyone else that would be interested in judging, would you please let them know, or forward me their information. Thank you for all of your help, you are vital to the success of <SPAN id=lw_1263600701_4 class=yshortcuts>science fair</SPAN> at our school, and your time and effort is truly appreciated. </EM></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><EM><STRONG><B><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kelly Keprios<BR></SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG></EM><EM><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Teacher/Science Fair Coordinator<BR></SPAN></FONT></EM><EM><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Granite Hill Elementary<BR></SPAN></FONT></EM><EM><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">(951) 360-2725<BR></SPAN></FONT></EM><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A title=blocked::mailto:kelly_keprios@jusd.k12.ca.us href="mailto:kelly_keprios@jusd.k12.ca.us" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:kelly_keprios@jusd.k12.ca.us"><SPAN id=lw_1263600701_5 class=yshortcuts><EM>kelly_keprios@jusd.k12.ca.us</EM></SPAN></A>"</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT color=#000000 face="Times New Roman">3) Finally, the RUSD Science and Engineering Fair will be taking place sometime in February or March on the UCR campus. I'll send out more information regarding this event when it becomes available. Last year, EEOBGSA sponsored a prize for a middle school project and sent 5 judges to the event.</FONT> <BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT color=navy face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tempus Sans ITC'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR><FONT color=#000000 face="Times New Roman">Sorry to send such a long email! Thanks in advance for taking some time to work with our local schools and community! <BR><BR>Regards,<BR>Brian<BR></FONT><BR></P></SPAN></FONT></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>