Education Notebook

Paradise Elementary school teacher
receives Presidential Award

Paradise Elementary School teacher Arlene Hayman was recognized with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

She will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony and $10,000 from the National Science Foundation.

Hayman was one of 85 teachers honored nationwide.

Paradise Elementary School is at 900 Cottage Grove Ave.

Female veterans to discuss
trauma of war, life after

The second annual UNLV Combat Trauma Conference is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 25 and 8 a.m. to noon May 26 at the Richard Tam Alumni Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Female veterans will discuss the emotional trauma of combat during the conference for medical professionals, counselors, legislators and veterans groups.

The conference is designed to help professionals understand the problems and develop solutions for issues facing female veterans, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, military sexual trauma, homelessness, physical health issues and family trouble.

Speakers scheduled to appear include retired Brig. Gen. Rebecca Halstead, retired Col. Kim Olson, author of "Iraq and Back"; Elizabeth Gifford of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and U.S. representatives from across the country.

The public may register for the conference by calling the WestCare Foundation at 385-2090.

Kindergarten through fifth-grade students can win $529 for college

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can enter the Nevada $529 College Savings Day Contest for a chance to win $529 to be used to open a college savings account or enhance an existing account.

The theme of the contest is "I want to go to college so I can become a ... " Students must complete the sentence and submit a drawing or an essay of 50 words or less about their career ambitions. Entries must be received by the state treasurer's office by Friday.

Five winners are set to be selected via a random drawing Monday. For more information, visit nevadatreasurer.gov.

Public Education Foundation plans charity golf tournament

The Public Education Foundation's 11th annual Tee Up for Kids Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for
7:30 a.m. June 2 at the Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane.

Playing spots are available for $300 and foursomes for $1,200, with proceeds going to Nevada public schools through the foundation's various programs.

Tournament activities will include hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin contests, tee prizes, trophies and an awards luncheon.

For more information, visit thepef.org or call 799-1042.

Nevada Homeschool Expo set for June

The third annual Nevada Homeschool Expo is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11 at the Lied Memorial Boys & Girls Club, 2850 Lindell Road.

The expo will include workshops, guest speakers, exhibits, live demonstrations and curriculum information.

Registration is $15 to $20 and is open to the public. For more information, visit nevadahomeschoolexpo.com.

INSTITUTE TO provide GRANTS
TO PROSPECTIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

The Medical Skills for Life Institute is offering 10 $2,000 scholarships and 10 $500 tuition grants to the first 20 students who are enrolled and accepted to the institute through Sept 1. These scholarships are for people looking to become medical assistants or phlebotomists.

For more information, call 645-7900 and ask for the admissions department from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit medicalskillsforlife.com.