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Date and Time Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum Topic Areas
Sept. 19th 10:00-11:00 AM PST
MusicMath: Unexpected Math, Creating Rhythms, and Making Rhythm Patterns
Create musical patterns, then repeat the patterns and think about how to represent the patterns using words, pictures, and symbols.

October 17th 10:00-11:00 AM PST
MusicMath: Composing Music (with Math!)
Experiment with repeating patterns and create new arrangements using similar sounds in different sequences.

Nov. 14th 10:00-11:00 AM PST
MusicMath: Discovering Music Fractions
Identify and represent parts of fractions using music and explore combinations and permutations, or ways of creating variety while still using the same elements.

Dec. 12th 10:00-11:00 AM PST
MusicMath: Orchestration
Use fractions to create musical compositions, then perform the compositions using found instruments (pans, boxes, pencils, whistles). Create new combinations and permutations for the music fractions.


Note: Each webinar will include strategies to support a positive Math Identity (e.g., role models, career connections, family connections, literacy connections).

Previous Training Recordings: April, May, June
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If you have youth/families who may need support this holiday season, please share so they can submit an application. 
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Get yo Power Skills on at Innovation Station! Designed for ages 9-13, this adventure explores what power skills are and how they show up across innovative fields.  Featuring Nasa Expert and Role Model, Paige Graff, youth will align skills, contrast Nasa Career options, and ignite creativity with hands-on activities and exercises. Each attendee will receive an X-S.T.R.E.A.M Learning Kit and lunch will be served.   Sign up using the “Let’s Connect” form linked below. (Please note “Innovation Station RSVP” in the open field on the form to secure your spot. ) Questions, contact us at 281-662-4185 or via email at inquiries@imagiread.com
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Get ready for “Youth Entrepreneurial Success” where young go-getters gather to learn, network, and conquer the business world.
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Congratulations to the 62 Houston Arts and Cultural organizations from across the City , several of which are part of the Out 2 Learn network, that were funded through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)! These grants provide immediate and short-term financial assistance to organizations impacted by the global coronavirus (COVID-19). The grants awarded ranged from $8,500 to $100,000 and can support artist contracts, marketing in support of the activities in the artist contracts, and staff expenses incurred between July 1, 2021, through the end of this calendar year.

See the images above for the complete list of 62 grantees. To read more, click here.

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Tuesdays, September 19 and October 12, 2023

In an uncertain economy, it is more important than ever to take advantage of all available resources that can foster sustainable growth. It makes good sense to tap into the kind of resources that businesses use as a matter of course. Nonprofit Connection pleased to introduce their PNC Bank partners as sponsors of their new MAXIMIZING NONPROFIT RESOURCES series. On the 3rd Tuesday of coming months, they will focus on specific tools that can be essential to your future success. PNC financial team members will provide timely and relevant information that will help you optimize opportunities in the coming months.

SESSION 3: CYBERSECURITY AND FRAUD PREVENTION
September 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
United Way Community Resource Center
This is an in-person event
Registration fee: $20.00


SESSION 4: STATE OF NONPROFITS
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
United Way Community Resource Center
This is an in-person event
Registration fee: $20
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If you have clients who need support with children’s car seats at various locations, please share this with them.

Participants will learn proper car seat harnessing, installation and more from a certified child passenger safety technician. There are also a limited number of new car seats available for those eligible. Visit freeseatcheck.as.me to make an appointment and check eligibility. 

Participants must have an appointment to attend one of the car seat events.
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