Get your coding skills on by signing up for the October and November Coder Dojo sessions.  http://aimforbrilliance.org/coderdojo/

CoderDojos are a global movement of open source coding sessions led by volunteer mentors from education and industry. Kids learn how to creatively code at their own pace in a fun, relaxed environment. CoderDojos are FREE to attend, and the only rule is be cool!“

Image taken from: https://coderdojo.com

Westside Community Schools does not sponsor or endorse the organization or activity described here.  The sharing of this information is provided as a community service.

Calling all chess players grades K through 12!

The 14th Annual Omaha Central High Chess Tournament is on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Registration fee is $5.00 if received by November 15th.  Registrations turned in after the 15th are $8.00 or it costs $10.00 at the door.

Click here for the registration form.

Westside Community Schools does not sponsor or endorse the organization or activity described here.  The sharing of this information is provided as a community service.

Do the “write” thing…enter a writing contest today!

Do you love to write?  Are you interested in winning money, travel, publication, and lots of other amazing prizes!  On the website below, you can find writing contests for kids, including essay contests, poetry contests, short story contests, and so much more!  If you enter a contest, let us know!  Even if you don’t win the contest, we’ll post your work on our blog!

http://www.freecontestsforkids.com/writing-contests-for-kids.html

CoderDojos are a global movement of open source coding sessions led by volunteer mentors from education and industry.  Kids learn how to creatively code at their own pace in a fun, relaxed environment. CoderDojos are FREE to attend, and the only rule is “be cool!“

Registration isn’t open yet, but check the site below soon!  http://aimforbrilliance.org/coderdojo/