ADVISORY, April 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: Parents, teachers, and community organizations will gather to honor high-achieving middle-school students and three innovative teachers in the San Fernando Valley area. The honorees were recognized by the Young Achievers and Teacher Mini-Grant programs. Through the Young Achievers Program, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) recognizes and rewards exceptional area middle school students who excel in academics, athletics, the arts or community service. The Teacher Mini-Grant program provides a $500 grant, one $300 grant and one $200 grant to Los Angeles Unified School District middle school teachers (grades 6-8) who proposed to perform an educational initiative that includes aviation and community service. WHO: Los Angeles City Councilmember Tony Cardenas and more than 300 parents, teachers, students and community organizations including the Rotary Club of Van Nuys and The Valley Economic Alliance. WHEN: Tuesday, April 20, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: New Horizons 15725 Parthenia Street North Hills, CA VISUALS: Community Leaders interacting with exceptional middle school students Contact: Diana Sanchez, Van Nuys Airport Public and Community Relations (818) 909-3529 - (818) 822-0591 afterhours