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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