FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:  February 18, 2008
CONTACT: Dr. Cherie McCollough 361.825.3166 or 361.331.9820 (cell); or
Cassandra Hinojosa 361.825.2337
   
Pre-Service Teachers from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to Hold a Family Science and Math Night for Students and Families

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WHO: Pre-Service Science and Mathematics Teachers from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

WHAT: Family Science/Family Math Night

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6-7 p.m.

WHERE: Flour Bluff Intermediate School Cafeteria, 2505 Waldron Road

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Pre-service science and mathematics teachers from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold a Family Science/Family Math Night for students and their families Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6-7 p.m. at the Flour Bluff Intermediate School Cafeteria, 2505 Waldron Road.

There will be approximately 25 displays and science activities highlighting family nutrition and science. The math pre-service teachers will also present hands-on projects featuring fun math activities. The evening is designed to excite, entertain and encourage young students and their families to find an interest in both science and math in a non-traditional, hands-on manner.