Farnsworth and Cleveland Jr.
9/8/2008 3:20 PM

Office of Community Relations

Contact: Howie Padilla
Office: (651) 767-8104, Cell: (612) 251-5714    
                        
September 8, 2008  
Saint Paul, Minn – Students at Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet and Cleveland Jr. High School will scour the nighttime constellations and learn about the International Space Station without ever leaving their schools.

The events are part of a celebration to mark the inaugural year of the Aerospace Program at Farnsworth and Cleveland, which this year expanded to include middle level students through eighth grade.

“We’re excited about the change,” said Principal Troy Vincent. “If families are looking for a place to have their students engaged in science-related learning, our schools are the place to be.”

Among the things the expansion allows for a deeper delving into engineering aspects of aerospace sciences and exploring more complex issues surrounding the subjects, he said.

This week’s activities include:
•    The ExploraDome Planetarium: Tuesday all day at Cleveland Jr. High School; Wednesday at Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet.
•    A visit with astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey: Thursday, 10 a.m. at Cleveland; 2 p.m. at Farnsworth.
•    Parade: Thursday, 6 p.m.
•    International Space Station Engineer Ron Caswell: Friday, 10:15 a.m. at Farnsworth; 1:35 p.m. at Cleveland.


NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information, contact Principal Troy Vincent at (651) 293-8675 or (651) 293-8880.

        Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet        Cleveland Junior High School
        1290 Arcade Street                            1000 Walsh Street
        Saint Paul, MN  55106                      Saint Paul, MN 55106