Greetings!
Please help us inform e-circuit readers of your upcoming special events and activities, program dates, and special recognitions. Our mission is to spread the good news about our public schools and County programs!
Examples of good story ideas
- Has one of our colleagues won an award?
- Is your site starting a terrific new project?
- Is your school or program celebrating an anniversary?
- Examples of collaborative efforts, which benefit Contra Costa learners
- Upcoming and unusual events
- Employee participation in local, national, and world affairs
- Projects that help your community
- Outstanding speakers
- Volunteer opportunities
Please e-mail Diane Morrell, or call (925) 942-3406.
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The US Census Bureau has
designated April 1, 2010 as Census Day
and will be mailing census questionnaire forms to households sometime in mid-
March.
It is crucial to get an accurate
count because data collected will have a significant impact on the quality of
life in our communities. Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats
to states, allocate more than $400 billion in federal grants to state and local
governments, and help guide decisions at every level of government that will
impact our communities. Significant work is now being done in our communities
to promote the importance of the census and increase the mail-in response rate
of our county residents. Special efforts are being made to reach the
hard-to-count population including minorities, non-English speaking households,
low income households and the transient population.
The Census questionnaire is quick
and easy to complete - 10 questions, 10 minutes. Responses are held in strict
confidence and by law cannot be shared with anyone, including government, law
enforcement agencies, not even the President of the United States!
Please do your part to help our county and
our communities. Fill out the questionnaire and mail it back promptly. Be
counted and make a difference! For more information, please visit www.2010census.gov or www.cococensus.org.
2010 Census "Everybody Counts" Poster Contest
Contra Costa County is launching a countywide poster contest
for all K-12 students in Contra Costa schools. The goal of the contest
is to raise awareness of the importance of the census - that it is safe,
easy and important - and that everyone
must be counted.
What: "Everybody
Counts" Art Poster Contest
Who: Open to all K-12
students in Contra Costa County
When: Poster entries are due March 10, 2010 at your school or may
also be submitted to 651 Pine Street, 10th floor, Martinez
Why: To help promote the 2010 Census in Contra Costa
County.
For more information about the contest, please visit our Web site.
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ACSA Recognition Awards Announced
The Region VI Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) has announced this year's recognition award recipients. The Awards and Recognition Reception and Dinner will be held on March 18, 2010, in Walnut Creek.
Several CCCOE staff will be recognized including the following: - Joe Ovick-Ferd Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service Award
- Marie McClaskey-Nels Nelson Award
- John Muir Medical Center, Amy Anderson-Partners in Education
- Jennifer Dunn-Andres-Classified
- Susan Lee-Classified
- Jennifer Martinez-Teacher
- Valeria Navarrete-Every Student Succeeding
Congratulations to all of our award recipients!
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We'd love to hear from you!
Please help us inform the e-circuit readers of your upcoming special events
and activities, program dates, and special recognition. Our mission is
to spread the good news about our public schools and county programs!
E-mail Diane Morrell, or call (925) 942-3406.
Sincerely,
Diane Morrell
CCCOE Communications Office
Peggy Marshburn, Chief Communications Officer
Diane Morrell, Writer, Photographer, Designer, Editor
Jonathan Lance, Writer, Media Relations
Tony Ellis, Web Developer |
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Did you know?
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CCCOE has a new blog. Check it out!
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Know Anyone Who Has Lost Their Healthcare?
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Let them know they still have options if they have:
- Been laid off from a job with health benefits
- Can't afford COBRA benefits
- COBRA benefits have run out
There are programs that might help them and their family get medical coverage.
Call 211
This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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Cool New Resource Online
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Why Do I Need Algebra? videos are now online line for live streaming. Instructional materials can also be accessed from the Web site.
Check it out!
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Dateline Newsletter is Online
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Please visit the Web site
to access the Dateline newsletter created especially for educators. In it you
will find educational technology classes, grant opportunities,
resources and contests for your students, grants and scholarships, and
local events.
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