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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2012 Tampa Bay Local Section of the American Chemical Society National Illustrated Poem Contest (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
National Chemistry Week (NCW) is an annual event that unites American Chemical Society (ACS) local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry in everyday life. 

NCW celebration took place on October 21-27, 2012, and the theme was “Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science!”  This provided an opportunity of exploring the positive impact of chemistry as it relates to materials and technology in everyday life.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S.   Wynne A. Tye
Director, K-12 STEM
(813) 272-4439
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130305_556 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 07