UT Seeks Middle School Students for Focus Group

The University of Texas at Austin Prevention Research Lab is looking for focus group participants for an Outdoor Media Study. The lab's research assistants are recruiting participants age 11 to 14 who are currently enrolled in middle school. 

The purpose of the Outdoor Media Study is to discover what kids think about outdoor food and beverage promotion. The information collected in this study will be used to create programs to help students understand how advertising influences their behavior and programs to reduce youth obesity. 

Participation in the study involves attending an hour-long focus group in Belmont Hall on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Youth participants will receive $20 and parents will receive $12 for parking and transportation.

Contact utprlab@gmail.com for more information.

AISD, ACC Host 1st Annual Vision and Voice Poetry Contest

All AISD students are invited to submit poems to the 1st Annual

Vision and Voice Poetry Contest.

One winning poem per grade will be selected by a panel of published poets. Winning poems will be combined with artwork by ACC students and made into posters and billboards that will be displayed throughout Austin.

An exhibit of winning posters will be displayed at Highland Mall, and a poetry reading and reception will be held in September, 2014.

To participate, students must have their parent's or legal guardian's permission. Students can obtain a permission slip from their teachers or online at ahblogs.com/visionandvoice.

All poetry will be published on Voice, Austin ISD's new digital press. Poems of all languages will be accepted.

Submission deadline is April 25, 2014.

Winners will be announced May 30, 2014.

This contest is a joint project between Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College. For more information, use the link above or call 512-223-3352.

Find The Right Summer Camp for 2014

The American-Statesman published the 2014 Camp Guide in Austin360. Find it online at campguide.austin360.com. You’ll find stories of camps visited last summer as well as a searchable database of more than 120 camps, sorted by category.

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ToysInBox Kids Event: Toys Trade, Sell and Auction

When

Sat, April 19, 9am – 1pm

Where

Barton Creek Farmers Market, 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin 78746

Description

http://www.toysinbox.com/index.php?do=event

Would you like to help your children sell some of their toys and gain some business experience along the way? Make plans to attend this fun event where children will enjoy selling and trading!.

All ages are welcome. Parents will need to stay with their kids.

Free admission for buyers.

Free Coding Workshop for Kids (RSVP)

When

Sat, April 5, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Where

MakerSquare, 716 Congress Ave, Ste 100, Austin 78701 (map)

Description

http://www.hatchafterschool.com

Join Hatch After School (powered by MakerSquare) for a 90-minute beginner coding workshop for Austin youth. Students start the class learning about cyber security then dive into writing their first website. By the end of the class, students will write their first HTML/CSS page!

What: 90-minute beginner coding workshop

Who: Any student in late elementary school and up

When: Saturday, April 5 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Where: 716 Congress Ave, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701

Cost: Free

RSVP for your free ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-coding-workshop-tickets-11049596641

African-American Parent Involvement Conference, March 29th

Saturday, March 29th

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

LBJ High School

7309 Lazy Creek Drive

Learn about how parent involvement enhances student education.

Fun and informative
Family-friendly
Breakfast and Lunch served

Youth break-out sessions

Free bus transportation to the conference will be available starting at 8:00 am at the following sites:

North Austin 

Lanier High School

Central / East Austin

Kealing Middle School

Campbell Elementary School

Sims Elementary School

Central / South Austin

Travis High School

Martin Middle School

South Austin

Akins High School

Mendez Middle School

For more information, call Mary Thomas at 512-414-3997 or email mary.thomas@austinisd.org

GT Parent Lecture Series: March 18

Austin ISD parents and educators are invited to attend this FREE evening lecture.

No registration is required.

Crafting Creativity in Your Child

Presented by

Cyd Rogers

State Coordinator, TX Future Problem-Solving

Advanced Academic Services, Austin ISD

 Tuesday, March 18, 2014
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Lamar Middle School

6201 Wynona

Austin, Texas 78757

For more information call 512-414-6746.