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星期六, 9月 10, 2016
9/10 華埠燈籠節
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華埠居民面貌今昔展 9/10-18
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香港國際影視展12月2日前截止報名優惠
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MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR BOSTON CULTURAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR BOSTON CULTURAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
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BOSTON - Friday, September 9, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications are now available for the 2017 Boston Cultural Council Grants. More than $450,000 will be awarded to organizations and projects in Boston that enhance the quality of life, the economy, the design of the City of Boston and that address the goals of the Boston Creates Cultural Plan.
Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and can be found on the Boston Cultural Commission website.
"The Boston Cultural Council Grants provide local organizations with funding needed to create the programs that help Boston's artists thrive," said Mayor Walsh. "By increasing funding for these grants over the past two years, we've been able to support a larger, more diverse group of projects. I look forward to building upon the success of the program to reach even more artists and arts organizations this year."
Grants this year will be made in two categories based on budget size:
Successful applications will be specific about how they help grow access to the arts in areas not already well served by cultural opportunities, foster access to the arts for populations who don't typically have ready access to the arts, elevate the work of Boston's creatives, inspire the creation of new works, and support the achievement and provision of excellent, high quality arts and culture in the City of Boston. Last year, 177 organizations supporting arts and culture across the City of Boston were awarded grants totaling $428,650 by the Boston Cultural Council.
"Mayor Walsh's continued commitment to the Boston Cultural Council grants helps ensure our ability to fund projects that help us achieve the goals of the Boston Creates cultural plan," said Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston. "Boston is city with a thriving local arts community and that is reflected in the quality and quantity of grant applications received."
Grant workshops and webinars to explain the process will be held during the months of September and October. The dates for these sessions will be posted on the Boston Cultural Council site as soon as they are scheduled. Applications will be reviewed and voted on in public meetings during the months of October and November. The grant award winners will be published in January.
The Boston Cultural Council falls under the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and receives annual funding from the state-run Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to support the arts, humanities and innovative science programs that enhance the quality of life in the City of Boston.
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BPS Students to take the City's Exam Schools Entrance Examination
BPS Students to take the City's Exam Schools Entrance Examination
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Boston, MA - Boston Public Schools (BPS) will offer the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) for entrance to the city's three examination schools, Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, and John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics & Science. The ISEE test registration deadline is September 23, 2016, and the test date is November 5, 2016.
"This is an important time of year and it is our hope that every child takes advantage of this opportunity," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "We want our schools to have a diverse student body across the board, and this includes our exam schools. If you know a parent, please spread the word."
Students must currently be in grades 6, 8 and 9 to take the ISEE. Interested candidates may obtain application materials from the Principal/Headmaster of his or her present school. Applications will also be available at the BPS Welcome Centers and all branches of the Boston Public Library during the third week in September.
New students are admitted to grades 7 and 9 at all three exam schools. The John D. O'Bryant is the only exam school that accepts new students for grade 10.
As of June 2010, the Boston School Committee voted to approve the Superintendent's recommended change in the residency date for application to exam schools. The new residency policy requires both the applicant and Parent/Guardian to reside in the City of Boston and complete the verification process no later than Friday, November 4, 2016.
"This year, we're aiming to increase awareness for the ISEE test among our families," said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang. "As we continue to identify best practices to increase rigor in all schools, we are also committed to ensuring all students who wish are able to access our exam schools."
For further information on the ISEE, contact Enrollment Planning & Support at 617-635-9512 or visit our website at www.bostonpublicschools.org.
Additionally BPS will offer the TerraNova test to students currently enrolled in grades 3, 4, and 5 at private, parochial, and charter schools for possible entrance into the Advanced Work Class (AWC) Program beginning in September 2017. AWC is a full-day program located in select Boston Public Schools across the city. The AWC program includes the same subjects as the regular education program, however, each subject is studied in more depth at an accelerated pace and requires the completion of more classroom work and homework by the student.
The TerraNova will be administered, free of charge, to Boston residents currently attending Private, Parochial or Charter Schools at the Washington Irving Middle School, 105 Cummins Hwy, Roslindale on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Students who attend Boston Public Schools must take the test in their assigned school.
Registration materials for the TerraNova will be mailed to all non-public schools in Boston, and available for pick up at BPS Welcome Centers as well as all branches of the Boston Public Library. The deadline for registration is September 23, 2016.
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Boston Children’s Museum and Einstein’s Workshop Announce Collaboration
Boston Children’s Museum and Einstein’s Workshop Announce Collaboration
Agreement Will Bring Einstein’s Workshop Classes and Workshops
to the Museum
Boston, MA - September 9, 2016 – Boston Children’s Museum and Einstein’s Workshop, an innovator in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/design, math) learning for children, have announced a collaboration that will bring Einstein’s Workshop’s popular classes and workshops to the Museum.
“We are delighted to partner with Einstein’s Workshop to bring these highly relevant STEAM-based learning opportunities to our members and visitors,” said Carole Charnow, President and CEO of Boston Children’s Museum. “Einstein’s hands-on approach is highly compatible with the Museum’s culture and practice of child-centered play and learning. We are very excited about this collaboration and what it will mean for our audience.”
Einstein’s Workshop, headquartered in Burlington Massachusetts, offers a spectrum of hands-on learning opportunities in STEAM related content at its Burlington Campus. Its classes and workshops combine exposure to the process of creative problem solving, with instructor-led use of software and other tools such as 3D printers, and offers children learning opportunities that they would normally not have access to in school or at home. Part maker space and part classroom, Einstein’s Workshop inspires children to explore, grow, and gain confidence with science and engineering concepts critical to innovation and future learning.
“Boston Children’s Museum has an amazing 100 year legacy of engaging visitors through fun, hands-on learning experiences. We are excited for the opportunity to deepen that type of engagement through our classes and workshops. This partnership supports the missions of both our organizations quite well,” said Henry Houh, founder of Einstein’s Workshop.
Classes and workshops to be offered at the Museum are aimed at children in grades K-6 and include LEGO Robotics, Scratch Programming, Stop Motion Animation, 3D Design and Printing, and Virtual Space Mission with Kerbal Space Program. There also will be Parent & Me Workshops offered to allow parents to engage in learning with their children.
The 3D Design and Printing class will feature Einstein’s Workshop’s own BlocksCADsoftware. The free web-based software program that allows young learners to design 3D printable objects using block-based programming commands, while providing math and programming learning opportunities. BlocksCAD is now being used in schools, makerspaces, and fab labs worldwide.
Courses and workshops will be offered in the Museum every Sunday starting September 25. Classes will meet each Sunday for 90 minutes for four weeks. Price for the classes is $199 for non-members of the Museum, and $169 for members. Standalone workshops are 1 hour in length and are $30 for non-members and $25 for members. For families unable to commit to 4 weeks of classes, single half-day seminars also will be available at a price of $99 for non-members and $84 for members. Details on these offerings and online registration information can be found at www.einsteinsworkshop.com/bcm.
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