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“Passport to Literacy”

2006 FCSS Conference Preview

October 11-14, 2006

Miami Airport Hilton

Dear FCSS Member:

Just a reminder!  If you have not already done so, please remember to register for the conference in Miami, October 11-14.  The 2006 FCSS Conference theme is "Social Studies: Passport to Literacy", with a variety of literacy sessions woven throughout the conference. 

Peggy Altoff and author Marilyn Shaw will be offering featured sessions, and Marilyn will conduct a book signing.  Use this information to solicit funds for registration fees from your SAC.  Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Lewis and NCSS President Peggy Altoff will be keynote speakers and over 80 exceptional sessions and nearly 40 exhibitors are scheduled. 

Get recharged and load up on those freebies!  Great off-site tours are offered to give you a taste of the cultural diversity of Miami.  Spaces for these tours are limited and are filling up fast. Sign up now and reserve your seat!

Finally, don't forget about the FCSS Awards Dinner on Friday night.

Scores of your colleagues, outstanding social studies educators and citizens will be honored, and we know you will want to be there.

            Time is running out for the special hotel room rate of $100 can only be offered through September 27th.  You know you always feel great after the conference, so don't delay, register now! 

Registration for both the conference and the hotel can be made using our website: http://www.fcss.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Conference.Home

 Please forward this email to your social studies colleagues. FCSS has a great conference planned and we don’t want anyone to miss this wonderful opportunity to network with Florida’s social studies professionals!

Sincerely,

The FCSS Conference Committee