Scratch Conference Registration Now Open - ScratchNotes Newsletter, Vol.3, Iss. 3

This issue of the ScratchNotes newsletter was sent out on April 3, 2012.

ScratchNotes
A seasonal newsletter for the Scratch educator community
Spring 2012
Volume 3, Issue 3

Scratch Day 2012: Happy 5th Birthday Scratch!
Join us on May 19, 2012 to celebrate Scratch's 5th birthday! Scratch Day is a worldwide network of gatherings, where people come together to meet other Scratchers, share projects and experiences, and learn more about Scratch. What will your Scratch Day look like?
http://day.scratch.mit.edu

Scratch@MIT 2012 Registration Now Open
The biennial Scratch@MIT conference will be held this summer at MIT in Cambridge, MA from July 25 to 28. Registration is now open and the conference program will be available April 15.
http://events.scratch.mit.edu/conference

Intro Scratch Workshop For Educators: Saturday, April 28
New to Scratch? Not sure how to get started? In conjunction with the Cambridge Science Festival, we're hosting an introductory Scratch workshop at MIT on Saturday, April 28 from 1pm to 4pm. You'll get hands-on experience with Scratch and a free Scratch Starter Kit to take home.
http://csfscratch.eventbrite.com

Monthly Scratch Educator Meetups: April 7, May 5, June 2
There are only 3 more Educator Meetups this academic year: April 7, May 5, and June 2! Meetups are free, include lunch and parking, and can count towards PDP hours. If you want to meet other educators and go deeper with Scratch, join the next meetup this Saturday, April 7.
http://apr2012meetup.eventbrite.com

ScratchEd Webinar Wednesdays
Join members of the worldwide ScratchEd community for our free monthly webinar series, as we discuss a different Scratch topic, on the last Wednesday of each month. Don't miss the next Webinar Wednesday, April 25 at 7pm EDT about designing Scratch Day events. Sign up online for a reminder.
http://scratchedwebinarapr2012.eventbrite.com

Scratch Starter Kits
We've recently designed a Scratch Starter Kit that helps educators get started with Scratch. The kit includes a copy of the Scratch curriculum guide, Scratch Cards, Scratch cat stickers, a Scratch USB key preloaded with resources, and other materials. A limited quantity of starter kits are now available for purchase.
http://scratchstarterkit.eventbrite.com

Win A Free Scratch Starter Kit!
Check out the newly updated ScratchEd members section. We've made it easier to find Scratch educators that share your interests. Update your profile settings to start connecting with others! Update your ScratchEd profile by April 30 and you'll automatically be entered into a raffle to win a free Scratch Starter Kit.
http://scratched.media.mit.edu/stories/new-features-scratched-website-relaunch

Scratch Curriculum Guide Pilot
How have people been implementing the Scratch curriculum guide since its release last October? Learn more in a new ScratchEd story series entitled Pilot Perspectives. Also, if you have been using the guide and have feedback, please share it with us.
http://scratched.media.mit.edu/stories/pilot-perspectives-reflections-scratch-curriculum-guide-alvin-kroon-kamiak-high-school