Young Scientist Challenge!

Come on there has to be some budding scientists out there in CT!!!!!

Okay all you YOUNG SCIENTISTS:  A chance to win $25,000!!!!!

Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is OPEN FOR ENTRIES!  They are searching middle schools nationwide to find America's top young scientists who will complete for a chance to win more than $25,000 in cash and prizes.  Students are being asked to create a one or two minute video communicating the science behind a new solution to any everyday problems ----- okay ----- thinking caps on!

Check out www.YoungScientistChallenge.com to find out more info on:

New entry topics and guidelines;
Lessons and interactives to use in the classroom;
A letter to send home to your student's parents (in both Spanish and English)!

I wonder if  one of the topics is removing or disposing of snow??????????

Ten finalists will be given the opportunity to work directly with a 3M scientist during an exclusive summer mentorship and bring their ideas to life! 

Best of luck Young Scientists!!!!!

The SERC Library will be CLOSED!

The Library will be CLOSED on MONDAY, February 11th! 

In addition, we are closed on Tuesday, February 12th for Lincoln's Birthday!

Please also note that we will be closed on Saturday, February 16th and Monday, February 18th for the Presidents' Day Holiday.

The SERC Library will be closed Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th due to the winter storm.  Stay safe and keep warm!



We are also closed next Tuesday, February 12th, Saturday, February 16th and Monday, Febraury 18th for Lincoln and Washington's President's Day holidays.


We are open:

Monday, February 11        8:30 am  - 4:30pm
Wednesday, February 13  8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 14      8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday, February 15           8:30 am - 4:30 pm

We hope to see you soon!

Resources for Black History Month

Check out iCONN's page for resources at http://www.cslib.org/iconnsitemap/staff/BlackHistoryMonth.aspx  Resources and links will be available for the month of February.

In addition, check out these resources from Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/black-history-month-teaching-resources-matthew-davis 

Digital Learning Day - February 6, 2013

Digital Learning Day: A Year-Long National Awareness Campaign

Digital Learning Day represents a set of activities across the United States that occur all year long and will culminate in a national celebration in Washington, DC and on February 6, 2013.   Digital Learning Day celebrates teachers and shines a spotlight on successful instructional practice and effective use of technology in classrooms across the country. The inaugural Digital Learning Day boasted tens of thousands of educators  representing nearly 2 million students.

This year's Digital Learning Day is gaining momentum with ongoing activities, ideas, and collaboration opportunities leading up to February 6, 2013. Join the wave of education champions who seek to engage students, celebrate and empower teachers, and create a healthy learning environment, personalized for every child. Sign up today - Participation is free and easy.

Throughout the Digital Learning Day campaign, the Alliance for Excellent Education seeks to promote the use of technology to support teachers in public schools for grades K-12.  The event focuses on teaching practice, rather than on specific technology tools.

In addition - check out the CT WebJunction Site with information on Digital Learning.

National Drug Facts Week January 28th - February 3rd

What is National Drug Facts Week?

National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) is a health observance week for teens that aims to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. Through community-based events and activities on the Web, on TV, and through contests, NIDA is working to encourage teens to get factual answers from scientific experts about drugs and drug abuse.

Check out their website at http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/