Education

AS THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS STRIVE FOR SUCCESS ON THE COURT, they remain committed to positively impacting Northeast Ohio youth in the areas of education, recreation and life skills through a comprehensive program of education initiatives and outreach efforts.

Below are a few of these education programs helping nurture and nourish such areas as reading, writing, mathematics, and nutrition along with programs that reward and reinforce scholastic and academic achievement. Should you have further questions regarding Cleveland Cavaliers Community Relations programs, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or e-mail us at cavscare@cavs.com.

READ TO ACHIEVE
Presented by Time Warner Cable and
In association with Castaway Bay

READ TO ACHIEVE PRESENTED BY TIME WARNER CABLE IS A YEAR-ROUND CAMPAIGN DESIGNED to help young people develop a life-long love for reading and encourage adults to read regularly with children. The program reaches thousands of elementary, middle and high school students in Northeast Ohio through reading time-outs, book drives and donations and the construction of Reading & Learning Centers. The Cavaliers are excited to bring back The Read To Achieve Challenge for the 2011-12 school year, the program is open to all elementary school students, grades K-8, in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, Medina, Portage, Geauga and Lake counties. Your participating classrooms will receive progress cards for each student in the class. Students must read outside of the classroom daily and track the number of minutes they read each day for one month.

For information on how to sign-up for Read To Achieve please contact us at cavscare@cavs.com

CAVALIERS/MAJESTIC STEEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Presented by Majestic Steel USA

Cavaliers/Majestic Steel Scholarship Program will award four students $2,000.00 scholarships for the manufacturing programs at any one of the three local community colleges (Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College or Lorain Community College). Graduating high school seniors or first year college students already enrolled in the manufacturing programs at anyone of the three community colleges are eligible for the scholarships. Students need to submit a scholarship application, high school transcript (if applicable) and the 2011 FAFSA.

CAVALIERS/FIRSTMERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Presented by FirstMerit Bank

For the 21st year, the Cavaliers and FirstMerit Bank will award 10 Northeast Ohio high school seniors with $2,000 college scholarships. Graduating seniors must submit a 500-word essay, perform a high level of service in their communities and provide a high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores and one letter of recommendation.

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ALL-STAR KIDS
Presented by Cuyahoga Community College

THE ALL-STAR KIDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS in Northeast Ohio who are setting a positive example for their peers. The Cavaliers will select one student each month of the season as the All-Star Kids winner. Cavaliers Mascot Moondog and Cavaliers “Hype Man” Ahmaad Crump will make a surprise visit to each winning students’ school to present him/her with a super-sized ticket to a Cavaliers game. To nominate a student for the 2011-2012 season, please click the link below:

HEAD OF THE CLASS
Presented by DDR

THE HEAD OF THE CLASS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES TEACHERS in Cuyahoga County for making a difference in their students’ lives both inside and outside the classroom. The Cavaliers will select one teacher each month of the season as the Head of the Class winner. Cavaliers Mascot Moondog and Cavaliers “Hype Man” Ahmaad Crump will make a surprise visit to each winning teacher’s school to present him/her with a super-sized ticket to a Cavaliers game. To nominate a teacher for the 2011-2012 season, please click the link below:

STRAIGHT "A" ALL-STARS
Presented by Westfield Insurance

THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS AND WESTFIELD INSURANCE ARE PROUD TO LAUNCH STRAIGHT "A" ALL-STARS, a program that rewards students for high scholastic achievement. The program is open to all elementary and middle school students, grades K-8 in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, Medina, Portage, Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties. Students who receive straight A’s at the end of the first and second grading periods will be entered into a contest to win two (2) tickets to a Cavaliers home game! After each grading period, the Cleveland Cavaliers will randomly select 300 entrants to receive game tickets and a t-shirt. All entrants will receive an official Straight "A" All-Stars certificate and book cover! All entries must be postmarked by Friday, November 18, 2011 for the first grading period and Friday, February 3, 2012 for the second grading period. Game dates will be Friday, January 27, 2012 for the first grading period and Sunday, March 25, 2012 for the second grading period. To register, please send in the form below with a copy of the student’s report card:

FIT AS A PRO
Presented by Medical Mutual and Giant Eagle

THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS FIT AS A PRO, presented by Medical Mutual, is a initiative developed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to encourage exercise and well-balanced eating among children. The program is open to all elementary and middle school students, grades K-8, in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, Medina, Portage, Geauga and Lake counties. Your participating students will receive a Fit As A Pro fitness card to track their daily exercise and each classroom will receive one Fit As A Pro nutrition poster to display. Students must track the amount (in minutes) of their physical activity each day, aiming for a goal of 30-60 minutes.

CAVALIERS GREEN WEEK AWARD

The Cleveland Cavaliers strive to be a leader in social responsibility and bring attention to the importance of protecting and nurturing the environment. The 2011-12 Cavaliers Green Week Award recognizes a school or individual who exhibits exceptional efforts to promote sustainability and to make our community a more environmentally friendly place. Interested schools or students must complete the registration form along with a brief description of the project or effort that is making the school or community more sustainable. Applicants are encouraged to include photos or a short video. Winners will be selected and honored at a Cavaliers home game during Green Week in April. All entries must be postmarked by Friday March 30, 2012.

READING & LEARNING CENTERS

In an effort to provide children in the Northeast Ohio region with better access to books and technology, the Cavaliers’ create Reading & Learning Centers in community-based organizations and schools. This allows a qualified non-profit organization to improve the condition of its current facility as well as to improve the quality of its literacy and educational programming. Qualified organizations must have strong educational/literacy programs, dedicated educational staff and volunteers and provide services for children from 5-18 years. Organizations interested in applying for funding to improve the condition of their current facility must print and submit the attached application, a 501 (c) (3) letter and the most current budget. Since 2003, the Cavaliers have opened ten Reading & Learning Centers. If you have further questions, please email cavscare@cavs.com.

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION
In partnership with The Plain Dealer

The Cavaliers and The Plain Dealer provide teachers in Northeast Ohio with a unique approach to teaching math. While learning about the Cavaliers, students review and reinforce basic math skills by analyzing numbers connected with the game of basketball. Last season, over 400 elementary and middle school teachers were provided with a curriculum guide and delivery of The Plain Dealer at no charge for use in the classroom.