FULL THROTTLE

After working on getting our schools registered with three different companies to be entered into this context, we are finally in!
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The only problem is, we ONLY have 8 more days! We started yesterday, and you would think with a district of more than 4000 employees we would have more that 27 donations. We need number not $....it’s a $10 donation! That is all we are asking…$10 from each person!

So I am putting this out to the blog world….PLEASE, if anyone ever worked with kids or have kids or your own – you know how hard it is to have a dream! We are rookie teams trying to fit in the big league. PLEASE..pass this on and DREAM WITH US!!

THANK YOU

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

Do you want to be a part of a life-changing program that inspires young people to pursue opportunities in science and technology?

Lend a hand to help our students follow their dream. Sweetwater Union High School District has three high schools (Eastlake High, Hilltop High, and Alternative Education) building robots to compete in the San Diego Regional, March 6-8, 2008. To get to the competition, it is essential to raise money to pay for the robotic kit, transportation and various other expenses.

We have entered a contest to raise money through PARADE Magazine and Network for Good. They will give $50,000 to the top 10 charity groups who bring in the most $10+ donations. (To read more about the contest: http://www.parade.com/givingchallenge)

Click on or copy and paste the site below. You will be linked to our “badge” and can donate to rally around our students!

http://www.networkforgood.org/Pca/Badge.aspx?BadgeId=109490

When completing the form, use the following information:

Designation: Robotics

Remember we are looking for numbers of donations, not amounts! If you want to donate more than $10, please donate in multiples of $10 from everyone in your households. The more names we get, the more chances we will have to win!!

This contest ends January 31, 2008, so PLEASE donate now! 1200 donations of $10 each will put us in very competitive status! After you donate, forward this email to everyone! Time and numbers are of the essence!

THANK YOU!

Hilltop High School Team #2193

EastLake High School Team #

Alternative Education Team #2599

About FIRST:

Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester NH, FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With the support of many of the world’s most well-known companies, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge for high school students, the FIRST LEGO League for children 9-14 years old, and the junior FIRST LEGO League for 6-9 year-olds. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.

“To create a world where science and technology are celebrated....where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.” Dean Kamen, Founder