Week of April 15

There is a lot of information being dropped in these newsletters. Remember you can always find the information again on the website. 

• Check out everything you need to turn in our Curriculum Page. 
• We have also added how to get ready for the online virtual awards here and will review again as we get closer. 
• In addition to team awards, there are individual scholarships available as well. Don't hesitate to apply

Student Scholarships:
Senior High School Student Awards - open to Coordinators and senior students
Middle School Student Award- Students! Nominate yourself or nominate a middle school student on your team
High School Student Award - Students nominate yourself or nominate a high school student on your team

​Got Questions? Join us for Office Hours:

• Wednesday, April 24th 
  12:30 PST/ 3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST 
  We will go over the details about what is due and the online awards ceremony. 
  
  Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/576778099 
  Dial In: 16699006833
  Meeting ID: 576 778 099
  Or email us at girlsbuild@lapromisefund.org

Shout out to:
Henderson Middle School for mapping out a clear plan to launch their schoolwide Walking Club n the next few weeks. 

Clinton Middle School's Girls Revolution team for a stellar homeless awareness project that they presented to the councilmembers of City Hall and then donated boxes of baby hygiene products. 

Girls Build LA Team of Marshall Fundamental who spent the weekend bringing Mental Health Awareness to their school and out into the community through at least 3 events by our count!

Engagement Opportunities (see all here)
NEW THIS WEEK:

Imagen Awards Student Short Film Competition
​Deadline: April 30th
Audience: Latinx students in high school and college
Description: The Imagen Foundation invites Latino college and high school students from all across the United States and Puerto Rico to submit their student films to the Imagen Awards Student Film Competition. This special competition is geared towards showcasing the best short films created by the young talent within our Latino community. Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to have their film screened at the 34th Annual Imagen Awards, in front of many of Hollywood’s movers and shakers!Students will be able to enter in either the College or High School Competition.
Learn More and Apply