Chess teaches students logic, sportsmanship

TheCabin.net ·· Chess teaches students logic, sportsmanship 05/22/08: "Students in Conway have many choices in extracurricular activities, from to band to athletics to cheerleading, but they also have an option that strengthens both sportsmanship and academic performance.

In schools across Faulkner County, chess clubs have been rapidly forming and students have been honing their logic, math and problem-solving skills just by learning the game."

Once Upon A School » Challenge

Once Upon A School » Challenge: "Dave Eggers, 2008 TED Prize winner, wished to collect 1,000 stories of private citizens engaged in their area public schools. He called upon every adult to bring their time, skill, and energy to bear on the lives of students. In collaboration with teachers and schools around the world, people are making his wish a reality.
Now it’s your turn..."

Summer Theatre Workshop

Children's Theatre to Go is offering a 3 week summer workshop for ages 8 and up focusing on many aspects of theatre including acting, playwrighting, music, movement, and much more!

Dates: June 9-27, Monday - Friday 9am to 1pm
Cost: $200 per student, all-included
Location: Irby Dance Studio 1032 Front Street, Conway (by the Log Cabin Democrat)
Registration Date: Saturday, June 7, from 1-3pm
Preregistration is available with a $50.00 deposit
Contact: Karen Owings childrenstheatretogo@yahoo.com 442-1964
www.childrenstheatretogo.com

Community Language School Summer Casses

BEAR CAMP IS HERE!!!! Games, songs, crafts, culture & language learning!

This summer, the UCA Community Language School will offer the first ever BEAR CAMP---a fun Spanish and/or French language camp designed for first to fourth grade children (oldest age 10 years old). The Spanish camp will be July 21-25 and the French camp, July 28-August 1st (children can take both camps, if desired) with the schedule each day starting at 8:30am and ending at 3pm.
BEAR CAMP will feature hands-on language lessons, fun international games & songs, crafts from around the world & other educational culture & language activities.
The fee for one week of camp is $100 plus $25 registration-materials/family. For both weeks, the amount will be double.
For registration forms, fees, & other information, go to the Department of World Languages website (www.uca.edu/wlan) and click on Community Language School or call 450-3168.
No previous language study necessary for children to enjoy BEAR CAMP.

Are gifted students getting left out? - Los Angeles Times

Are gifted students getting left out? - Los Angeles Times: "If you reviewed Dalton Sargent's report cards, you'd know only half his story. The 15-year-old Altadena junior has lousy grades in many subjects. He has blown off assignments and been dissatisfied with many of his teachers. It would be accurate to call him a problematic student. But he is also gifted."

Arkansas Archeological Society summer program

The Arkansas Archeological Society is conducting a field excavation at the Jones Mill Site near Hot Springs, Arkansas. This year there will also be a Kids' Archaeology Program designed for ages 8-12 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. In addition to exposure to archeological techniques, the Kids' Program will also offer handcrafts, demonstrations, and other activities for archeology-minded youngsters. The Kids' Program will run from June 15-20.

For additional information see the Arkansas Archeological Society web site http://www.arkarch.org or contact Barbara Scott at 479-575-3556.