[CPS Math]For some, x plus y won't quite add up to z

2001-09-11 Thread cayata
From: Cayata Dixon For some, x plus y won't quite add up to z Extra algebra gets variable results By Ray Quintanilla Tribune education reporter September 11, 2001 At the beginning of an intensive math class at Chicago's Taft High School, veteran t

[CPS Math]Re: [ISTA-talk]RE: [CPS Science]Blood Banks

2001-09-11 Thread Keith Hanson
Also, if you want to help, the American Red Cross is taking donations to help in the disaster relief. Today, at Champaign, a flight to Seattle was ordered to the ground. My wife and I got a call from the Red Cross that they needed mental health volunteers. I went along as a family services volu

[CPS Math]RE: [CPS Science]Blood Banks

2001-09-11 Thread Mike Davis
There are reportedly long waiting periods for blood donation at local centers. Both the Red Cross and LifeSource have asked that potential donors please make an appointment as opposed to just showing up. The phone number for LifeSource is 312-280-7882. Mike Davis Science Theatre Productions ph:

[CPS Math]Re: [ISTA-talk]RE: [CPS Science]Blood Banks

2001-09-11 Thread Wilma Snell
We who are here at SIUE have been told to make an appointment with your Red Cross Center or head for your local hospitals. Whatever you do, DONATE blood -- it is desperately needed. May God have mercy on us all. Billie Snell Mike Davis wrote: > > There are reportedly long waiting periods for b

[CPS Math]Free Math and Science Courses

2001-09-11 Thread Usiddavis1
Dear Chicago Public School Teacher: The Chicago Systemic Initiative (CSI) and Northwestern University are spearheading the development of new K-5 and Middle School mathematics and science professional development courses. Over the past several months Northwestern University faculty, CPS staf

[CPS Math]UIContest

2001-09-11 Thread MelWojo
UIContest: America's Premier General Knowledge Contest in Game Show Format for High School Students and Their Parents. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST: UIContest is a general knowledge contest between teams from area high schools. A unique feature of UIContest is that teams are composed of high

[CPS Math]Blood Banks

2001-09-11 Thread Michael Lach
Today's tragedy will make the demand for blood even greater. I'd encourage everyone to donate blood. Those wishing to donate blood can find addresses of local blood banks at . I'm sure there are other locations in Chicago besides what the above website li