<div dir="ltr"><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:12pt">Dear STEM Professional - </span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">We invite you to join us in celebrating innovation, creativity, and discovery at the <span style="font-weight:700">2026 Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair</span>, hosted by the <span style="font-weight:700">Riverside County Office of Education</span>.</div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">By serving as a <span style="font-weight:700">judge</span>, you’ll play a vital role in encouraging young scientists and engineers from across Riverside County as they present their research and problem-solving projects. Your expertise, feedback, and mentorship inspire students to pursue STEM pathways and empower them to shine.</div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Event Details</span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Friday, February 27, 2026</span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700">Riverside Convention Center</span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700">7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (full- or half-day options available)</span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:700"><u><a id="m_7201785852543307456m_-6833574121507506859OWA1bdffbe8-dd6b-9f56-af9f-78e515e0f5c3" href="https://events.rcoe.us/VO-RCSEF26" target="_blank">Register to Volunteer</a></u></span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Whether you’re a professional in science, technology, engineering, education, or a related field—or simply passionate about supporting student learning—your time makes a lasting impact. Training and orientation are provided, and all judges receive event-day support.</div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Be part of our community’s commitment to student success and help us <span style="font-weight:700">empower students to shine!</span></div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">For questions or more information, please contact <span style="font-weight:700">Yadira Chavelas</span> at <a href="mailto:ychavelas@rcoe.us" target="_blank">ychavelas@rcoe.us</a>.</div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Warm regards,<br><span style="font-weight:700">Riverside County Office of Education<br></span>Division of Educational Services</div><div style="direction:ltr;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><u><a id="m_7201785852543307456m_-6833574121507506859OWA03474eea-6dcb-081d-1bdd-587fef261bf2" href="https://events.rcoe.us/VO-RCSEF26" target="_blank">https://events.rcoe.us/VO-RCSEF26</a></u></div><div class="gmail-yj6qo"></div><div class="gmail-adL"><br style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></div></div>