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BOOST Cafe Newsletter | March 2019
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Good morning BOOSTers,

We hope you're ready because the spring season is here! At BOOST, we are constantly working to make sure that BOOST Cafe is the #1 source for updated job listings, informational articles, grants and funding opportunities, and plenty of other free resources in the expanded learning and in and out-of-school time fields. 

It's National Reading Month, so our BOOST Cafe newsletter is highlighting resources that support reading and literacy, including classroom grants and other resources that help youth foster a love for reading and writing, improving their overall skills. Thank you for your continued commitment to the youth and families in each of your communities, we hope you have a wonderful month.

Best,
TEAMBOOST
BOOST Cafe Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

BOOST Cafe Funding Opportunities include Grants, Scholarships, Awards, and Contests sorted by category, amount, and grade level. Each opportunity includes the deadline to apply. 


Mikkelson Mathematics and Science Teachers Scholarship
The Mikkelson Mathematics and Science Teachers Scholarship encourages and supports excellence in mathematics and science education. Science and mathematics competence means inspiring students to learn and understand how things work. Increased interest in mathematics and science can be encouraged by teachers who can make the subject matter relevant and understandable.
 
Deadline to Apply: March 22nd
 
Classroom Grants for Service
Mini-Grants provided by Learning to Give are designed to inspire classroom discussion and action toward students using their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.
 
Mini-grants with a value of $250 or $500 will be awarded on a competitive basis to applicants that meet the grant expectations.
 
Applications will be reviewed on the 22nd of each month and awarded throughout the 2018-19 school year, beginning September 22 through March 22, 2019. You will be notified by email if you have been awarded the mini-grant.
 
Deadline to Apply: March 22nd
 
One by One
Each business day we give a worthy organization $500 in promotional products to spread the word, recruit volunteers, thank donors, offer comfort to someone in need or in some other way turns one thing into something much more. If you are employed by, or serve on the Board of Directors of a 501(c)3 charity, religious organization or accredited school, and are working hard to make a difference in your community, we want to help.
 
Deadline to Apply: Ongoing
 
Visit our Funding Page to see a full list of upcoming
grants, awards, scholarships, and contests!
Youth in Summer Program

BOOST Breakfast Club Blog

The BOOST Breakfast Club Blog is a collective space where global leaders write about a variety of topics relevant to the out-of-school time field.... and what they had for breakfast! Visit the blog on Tuesdays & Thursdays to read new posts with your morning cup of coffee (or tea)!


Why I Don’t Have Time To Write A Blog
Author: Steve Amick

Leaders Who Inspire Us: Nathan Houston
Author: Nathan Houston

Kids Are Natural Scientists—Let Them Take the Lead!
Author: Megan Green


Check in with the Breakfast Club every
Tuesday & Thursday for new blog content!

Career Corner

The BOOST Cafe Career Corner is an online job board for opportunities in the out-of-school time field. This resource is free of charge and offers an easy platform to submit unlimited postings.
 



Director, Community Engagement & Policy
Location: Flexible



Assistant Camp Director
Location: Chesterfield, MO


Executive Assistant
Location: Oakland, CA
 


Are you hiring? Post your job for FREE on BOOST Cafe!
 
TEAMBOOST updates the Career Corner weekly,
check back often for new opportunities.

Resource Center

The BOOST Cafe Resource Center is a collection of over 2,500 FREE resources curated by BOOST, sorted by grade level & category. Interested in adding a resource? Contact Us.
 

We have highlighted resources below that can be used in and out of the classroom to highlight National Reading Month.


Reading is Fundamental provides students with activities and games to improve reading and writing skills.
Little Bird Tales is committed to fostering a love for reading, writing, and concern for the environment. The website allows users to use digital story building by uploading artwork and recordable voice features.

 
In order to minimize the time spent without reading during summer breaks, Start with a Book provides resources for anyone to help children remain engaged in reading all year long.

Visit BOOST Cafe to view thousands more
free resources to enhance your program.
BOOSTOPEDIA

Are you ever in a meeting and someone is using an acronym that you are not aware of? Or do you have youth in your life who are using slang words that make you feel like you have been living under a rock? Look no further! BOOSTOPEDIA is here so that you never have those feelings again! This month, we are featuring the Prevention (Gangs & Violence) section. Here are some terms that you may be unfamiliar with:
 
CIS | Communities in Schools
GREAT | Gang Reduction Education and Training
SRO | School Resource Officer
Is there a term or acronym that you would like to see in the BOOSTOPEDIA? Send it our way!
#PlanetBOOST Contest
Post a photo on Instagram using #PlanetBOOST and tag us @boostcollaborative for your chance to win!

One lucky BOOSTer will be chosen to win FREE 2019 BOOST Conference registration in celebration of the 19th Annual Lights On Afterschool on October 24, 2019. So start snapping your pics now... we'll be watching!

 
EVEN MORE on BOOST Cafe
Want to host a training that will BOOST your program? Need to hire an innovative speaker to inspire your staff? Looking to acquire the latest and greatest products for your students? The Vendor Marketplace and Speakers Corner on BOOST Cafe have a wide variety of products and services to meet your program and staff development needs.
Need more inspiration?
BOOST is on Pinterest!
TEAMBOOST has thousands of Pins to support your professional development, program and lesson planning, and BOOST experience. Visit our Pinterest today to boost your literacy game.
Create Your Free BOOST Cafe Profile
& Start Connecting
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Upcoming Events & Announcements
Work at the BOOST Studio!
We have two spaces within our studio available for rent in our bright, natural-lit and airy, exposed studio space in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood. We're looking for a like-minded company or individual to fill the space. Join us!  
 
2019 BOOST Conference
April 30 - May 3, 2019, Palm Springs, CA
Join thousands of educators in sunny Palm Springs for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Learn more!
 
Our 2019 BOOST Conference workshops are posted on our website, and we have announced the dates and times for each workshop. Visit boostconference.org/workshops today to start planning your conference learning experience.

Student Quote of the Month

“The beneficial part about talking about racism is that it shows that we have a voice." - Elissa, Age 10, Lennox Enrichment After-School Program, Lennox, CA
Do you enjoy reading student quotes like this one? Submit quotes from your students and they could be featured in the next BOOST Cafe newsletter.
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