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Not Just For Kids! features news, fun activities and places to visit in the Metro St. Louis area for the entire family.    St. Louis Front Page P.O. Box 1354 St. Louis, MO 63188 Voice: 314-771-0200 Fax: 314-771-0300 To submit news, contact: editor@slfp.com Please e-mail advertising@slfp.com or call 314-771-0200 for information or questions about advertising opportunities on Not Just For KIDS!.  St. Louis Front Page - "The Most St. Louis Friendly Web Site" |
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by Bob Moore, SLFP.com ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), February 24, 2010 - The age of technology in the 21st century enabled a new level of understanding between two countries as Pierre Vimont, the French Ambassador to the United States, along with education officials from the Academie de Lyon and Missouri Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro, signed an historic agreement intended to build ties between educators and students in France and Missouri. The unique signing took place, Wednesday morning, at the Missouri History Museum in a ceremony that was streamed live via Skype. The building, originally constructed as the Jefferson Memorial Building, was built near the site of the entry to the 1904 World's Fair - which was held in St. Louis to mark the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Lyon is France's second-largest city. "In today's world, where globalization is not just a word but a way of life, it is more essential than ever to develop cooperation in K-12 and higher education and also to expand the international dimension of teaching," Ambassador Vimont said. "We have been working for months to confirm this agreement, and we are delighted to launch this partnership with France. The agreement will open doors for Missouri students and provide new opportunities for professional educators in France and Missouri," Nicastro said. In an interview following the signing, Nicastro stated that middle school students from a school in Jefferson City are actually working on a web site incollaboration with a school in Lyon. "We anticipate that there could be opportunities for children of all ages. Certainly the immersion charter schools in St. Louis and in Kansas City will have wonderful opportunities to reach out across the ocean and establish 'pen-pal' relationships that will help them understand and work together." She stated that the students are using Skyp and a web mail system so they can share pictures of their respective communities. "The technology allows us to communicate much more comprehensively and I think in a much more personal way than we have before." The education commissioner noted that many schools in Missouri offer foreign lanquage programs and French is commonly a part of that program. "We see this as an instructional tool for those schools who do offer French. For those schools that do not offer French, this is an opportunity for those students to have some experience with foreign language and culture that broadens their horizons and introduces them to the global society," stated Nicastro. St. Louis ZOO Job Fair at Living World ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), February 21, 2010 - On Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Saint Louis Zoo will hold it last Job Fair in the Living World. Experience a fun, friendly, and unique work environment with a part-time job at the Saint Louis Zoo. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions throughout the Zoo. These include positions in Distribution, Food Service, Gift Shops, Grounds, Guest Services and more. The Zoo is looking for quality employees, ages 15 (work permit required at time of hire) and up, who are available to work flexible hours on weekdays as well as weekends in the spring, summer and fall seasons. Job fairs will include information on employment plus an opportunity for a screening interview. We offer flexible schedules, competitive hourly wages, free employee parking and an ideal working environment. Stop by the job fair in The Living World during any of the dates listed above. Background screenings and drug testing will be required for all new hires. For more information, call 314-781-0900.  Variety Volunteers Help Expand Bikes for Kids ProgramSt. Louis' Tellabration Features an Evening of "Rythym in Story"De La Salle Middle School Was Honored Recipient of 2009 Exhibit A ProceedsCity of St. Louis Chosen As Site of Annual Robotics Championship from 2011 - 2013Goodwill Awarded $19 Million to Mentor YouthVan Gogh: Brush with Genius at the OMNIMAX®St. Louis Class of 2009 Graduates Earn Almost $43 Million in Scholarships and GrantsSurgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough on Feet, AnklesRecreational Music Making Results in Breakthroughs for Inner City YouthPresident Barack Obama Visits Year UpWhat All Parents Should Know About Swine FluMaryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Will Award Five ScholarshipsSt. Louis Area Robotics Team Advances to National FinalsObama Budget Proposes Direct College Aid for 5,186 More Students in MissouriTobacco Marketing Influences Kids to SmokeSharp Increase in Use of Sleep Medications by Young Adults According to a New Study
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