Thursday, July 05, 2018

Fwd: Making an Impact Nationwide



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From: National Summer Learning Association


Making an Impact Nationwide
Over 700 events and programs in 40 states have made their mark on the National Summer Learning Day Events Calendar.

If you haven't already, now is the time to post your own! Posting your summer learning event or program to the National Summer Learning Association's (NSLA) website will help you raise awareness and reach families and media in your area.

Post a summer learning event or program now!
Lands' End Love Learning Award

Applications just opened for the First Annual Lands' End Love Learning Award! NSLA and Lands' End are looking for quality programs that bring learning to life in informal learning spaces and support families in meaningful ways. The winning program will receive a $10,000 award!

Donate a Tweet or Facebook Post

Support smarter summers, brighter futures for our nation's children by donating a tweet or Facebook post on July 12 at 12pm EST through Thunderclap.

Take an extra step by using any of these sample social media and email blurbs or add a National Summer Learning Day Facebook Frame to your profile picture!
Print-Friendly Family Resources

Are you looking for family and student resources to hand out at your Summer Learning Day event? NSLA has got you covered!
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Digital Summer Adventures 
 

NSLA's official digital-platform partners offer unique ways of learning during the summer which can be experienced at anytime, anywhere.

LRNG's digital badges unlock real world opportunities that include academic credit, internships, and jobs.

Summer Slugger by EverFi and Major League Baseball is an 18-week baseball-themed program targeted towards 4th and 5th graders.

The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free, online reading program. This year's theme is "A Magical Summer of Reading."

MetaMetric's Find a Book program builds custom reading lists based on a child's reading level. MetaMetric's Summer Math Challenge sends parents daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources.
Gen2Gen Summer Fun(d)

Do you have an idea for a creative summer project that brings older adults and kids together for meaningful interaction? Do you need financial help to get it off the ground? Apply today for a $250 award from the Gen2Gen Summer Fun(d)!

Calling all Governors and Mayors!

Proclaim Summer Learning Day and show how essential summer learning is in closing the achievement and opportunity gaps in America.

Share this sample proclamation with your mayor, governor, or local elected official!

Summer Learning Day Partners

 
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Mark Rauterkus       Mark@Rauterkus.com 
Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a 501(c)(3)
The Pittsburgh Project - swim coach and head lifeguard
Middle School Swim Coach at The Ellis School
Former Varsity Boys Swim Coach, Pittsburgh Obama Academy
Sabbatical for 2018: PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim & Water Polo 
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team

http://CLOH.org

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Monday, July 02, 2018

Fwd: Hot in the city -- invite to play well with others




Hi Friends,

A few invites to consider and pass along, mostly wet and cool -- in these hot times in the region.

#1. 
At 6 pm on Tuesday, July 3, we've been invited to an informal swimming time trial and follow-up game of SKWIM at the Greensburg Country Club. 

#2. 
At 7 pm, July 4, is the start of our traditional Independence Day open house at our home on 12th Street in the Historic South Side, Both of our sons are expected to be here too. 

#3.
From 6 to 7:45 pm on July 5, all are invited to Citiparks Ammon outdoor swim pool, corner of Bedford Ave and Memory Lane, for another of our regular Renegades (Masters) Water Polo practices Plus, we've been playing SKWIM in the middle of the pool too for kids and those not up for the full game of water polo. A reporter is expected, so we'd love to have a nice turn-out. 

#4.
Pittsburgh Combined is looking for high school and middle school swimmers who want to play competitive water polo this fall. We have players from South Park and Mt. Lebo and some from the city too. See attached PDF. This is a non-league team, so students from any school can combine to play our pending "club" schedule. Practices are starting. 

#5. 
Our camper kids at The Pittsburgh Project have been going to the pool at Riverview Park and playing some SKWIM, while our Northside pool is under construction still. But, I've also been able to go elsewhere to lead informal game days at other pools as well. We had a great time at the South Hills Country Club last week. If you want to bring your group to us -- or if I can bring our equipment (disks, fins, etc.) and some players to you -- please call or email and let's set up a joint play date.

Stay safe. Hope to see you soon.


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Mark Rauterkus       Mark@Rauterkus.com 
Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a 501(c)(3)
The Pittsburgh Project - swim coach and head lifeguard
Middle School Swim Coach at The Ellis School
Former Varsity Boys Swim Coach, Pittsburgh Obama Academy
Sabbatical for 2018: PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim & Water Polo 
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team

http://CLOH.org

412 298 3432 = cell

Friday, June 29, 2018