MCPS Middle School Kids Apply for Grant to Fund Teachers

Here's the press release from the Loiederman Student Advocates:

With one click of your mouse, http://www.refresheverything.com/msmc YOU can help keep three magnet middle schools fully funded!

An 8th grade student at Loiederman Middle School has applied for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant and has been selected as a finalist. This grant is for teacher salaries for school year 2011-2012 for ALL three schools. The $250,000 grant receiving the most votes between NOW and March 31, 2010 will WIN the $250,000 grant!!!

Loiederman is part of a three magnet school consortium located in a portion of the Montgomery County Maryland Public School district with a high minority population and percentage of students receiving free and reduced meals.

Argyle, focuses on digital design and development; Loiederman, offers a creative and performing arts focus; and Parkland, provides students the opportunity to explore math and science through aerospace technology and robotic engineering. These three non-admission test required, whole school focused format, magnet public schools are jointly called the Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC).

You can vote for her grant once a day ~ every day! http://www.refresheverything.com/msmc

Last week this same eighth grader met with legislators in Annapolis and is also scheduled to meet with Congressman Van Hollen's people on Capitol Hill the 2nd week of March to try and obtain more funds and a longer term funding solution.

Please help keep these important public schools fully funded. Spread the word on every list serve, Face Book, Twitter... and vote EVERY DAY for the MSMC Grant!!!

http://www.refresheverything.com/msmc

Your votes can make a difference! You can learn more about Loiederman Student Advocacy here:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/loiedermanms/current/advocacy/advocacy.shtm