Community Garden

Earth and Sapce Exploration Day

 

 

ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration's annual Earth and Space Exploration Day - This annual event, hosted by Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration, has experienced remarkable growth over the past several years. Staffed by the school's faculty, researchers and students, the event is an opportunity for children and the general public to engage with scientists and researchers one-on-one or in small group settings. Earth and Space Exploration Day is one of the school's most visible efforts to increase science literacy in Arizona.

WHEN:  Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE : Arizona State University Tempe campus - Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV (ISTB 4) - located on the corner of McAllister Ave. and Terrace Rd. http://sese.asu.edu/sites/default/files/file/ESED2013_directions.jpg

WEBSITE:  http://sese.asu.edu/earth-and-space-exploration-day  

DETAILS

Earth and Space Exploration day is a free annual fall event hosted by the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) on ASU's Tempe campus inside/outside ISTB 4. The SESE community offers special science-related activities from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for students age five and up, families, educators and anyone interested in exploring Earth and space alongside real scientists. One of the biggest attractions is ISTB 4’s Gallery of Scientific Exploration with its variety of interactive exhibits and the Marston Exploration Theater, which will be running 3-D astronomy shows throughout the day. Visitors can see a replica of Curiosity rover, explore Tempe Butte on a guided field trip, pan for gold, watch science demos, dig for meteorites, bring rock samples for Dr. Rock to examine and so much more! Dr. Rock will be available to analyze rock samples and children are encouraged to bring samples from their backyard for analysis. A list of activities is available on the event's website: http://sese.asu.edu/earth-and-space-exploration-day.

Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure that visitors are able to secure tickets for the astronomy shows and other ticketed activities. Public parking is free in any ASU lot south of University Avenue on Nov. 10. The most convenient parking is available in the Rural Road parking structure (#4) on Lemon St. and Rural Rd., and the Tyler Street parking structure (#2) on the corner of Tyler Street and McAlister. A parking map is available at: www.asu.edu/map.

Enchanted Trail

AAGT Parent Institute

The Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented will be holding their annual AAGT Parent Institute on Saturday October 5, 2013, at the ASU Preparatory Academy.  Additionally, students K-8 are invited to attend the Super Saturday, Enriching Your Potential Program, while parents attend breakout sessions.  Registration is open at http://www.arizonagifted.org/parent-institute-2014/.   Parents, grandparents, children, community members and educators are welcome!  We know you will find the day informative and inspiring.  Educators will receive Professional Development hours for attendance.  See flyer  bellows  for more information about this event

Open House-September 5, 2013

Welcome Back Parents and Students. We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming Open House.

Monterey Park Learning Center

2301 N Third Street

Phoenix, AZ  85004 

Summer Vacation

School's out for summer vacation. Be Safe, Have Fun, and Read! Read!  We look forward to seeing you back at ALPS the second week of August.

3rd Trimester Parent Night

Arizona Capitol Museum Tour

Third Trimester Units of study will focus on civics.  The ALPS students will tour the state capitol on
Tuesday, February 26 and Friday, March 1.
This 60 minute  guided tour will take us through the north and south wings of the  Capitol Building

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2nd Trimester Parent Night