Exceptional Students and Innovative Teachers Honored


ADVISORY, April 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --



 WHAT:    Parents, teachers, and community organizations will gather to 
          honor high-achieving middle-school students and three innovative
          teachers in the San Fernando Valley area.  The honorees were 
          recognized by the Young Achievers and Teacher Mini-Grant 
          programs.  Through the Young Achievers Program, Van Nuys 
          Airport (VNY) recognizes and rewards exceptional area middle
          school students who excel in academics, athletics, the arts 
          or community service.  The Teacher Mini-Grant program provides 
          a $500 grant, one $300 grant and one $200 grant to Los Angeles 
          Unified School District middle school teachers (grades 6-8) 
          who proposed to perform an educational initiative that 
          includes aviation and community service.

 WHO:     Los Angeles City Councilmember Tony Cardenas and more than 300 
          parents, teachers, students and community organizations 
          including the Rotary Club of Van Nuys and The Valley Economic 
          Alliance.

 WHEN:    Tuesday, April 20, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

 WHERE:   New Horizons
          15725 Parthenia Street
          North Hills, CA 

 VISUALS: Community Leaders interacting with exceptional middle school 
          students


 Contact: Diana Sanchez, Van Nuys Airport Public and Community Relations
          (818) 909-3529 - (818) 822-0591 afterhours

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