March 9, 2006

Gday Parents,

   We are pleased to announce that Kershaw School was awarded a grant from the “Garden State Distance Learning Consortium”. This grant gives us the unique opportunity to connect with The Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world! We are very excited about connecting with Australia via videoconferencing technology on Tuesday, March 28^th.  Both 6^th and 7^th grades will participate by completing activities in Social Studies and Science.  Students will focus on preparing exhibits that will be displayed the evening of this videoconference.  Due to the time difference, it is necessary to connect with Australia in the evening at approximately 7:00pm.  Although, student participation in the evening is optional, we would hope both parents and students would see the value of this experience, and support this event by attending.  Please sign and return attached form by Monday, March 20, 2006.

Cheers!

Mrs. Hodum

Mrs. O’Donnell

Mrs. Sweeny

Mrs. Whitman

Tentative Schedule:

6 pm to 7 pm

• Trivia questionnaire
• Student Display tables on activities
• Refreshments

7:15 pm to 8:15 pm:

• Interactive Videoconference on the Great Barrier Reef

8:15 pm to 9:00 pm:

• Display tables
• Parent/student survey of evening activities

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My child,__________________________________________has permission to attend the videoconference on March 28 at 6:00 pm.  I understand that a parent/guardian must accompany him/her.

Student will attend___________will not attend___________________.

# of Parents/guardians attending videoconference_________________

Parent Signature:______________________________________________