Ed's World Newsletter July 2011

1. ED’ S W ORL D, I NC.
ED’S WORLD INK J u l y , 2 01 1
V o l um e 8, I s s u e 3
Empowering youth & young adults through knowledge, resources & positive interactions
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Board President’s Pen:
Use life jackets as needed and avoid use of
Summer Safety 1
Summertime “floaties”, they can give children a false
New Business Partner 1 Fun-Healthy sense of security
Do not view swim lessons before the age of
Love Is (In Memory of) 2 and Safe!! 4 as a way to decrease risk of drowning
Summer is here! Along Protection from Sun Damage
ACT/SAT Test Dates 2 with lots of fun, summer Keep babies under 6 months old out of the
brings some unique risks direct sunlight and use comfortable, light-
Accountability 3 for children and adults. Following simple guide- weight clothing that covers the body
lines can result in a safe and fun summer. Here
Choose waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of
are some simple tips to avoiding some common
3 at least 15 and apply at least 30 minutes
School Testing Changes summer pitfalls: heat-related injuries, water dan-
before going outdoors and reapply every 2
gers, sun exposure, and mosquito bites. Be ca and
hours, especially if in the water.
Scholarship Recipients 4 get out there and enjoy the summer fun!
Try to avoid being outside for long periods of
Preventing Heat-Related Illness
time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Drink plenty of fluids when playing outdoors;
Preventing Mosquito Bites
water and sports drinks, NOT soda
Use an EPA-registered insect repellant such
Dress in light-colored, light-weight, tightly-
Special woven, loose-fitting clothing on hot days.
as those with DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon
eucalyptus when spending time outdoors.
Points of Increase time spent outdoors gradually so the
Do not use DEET on children under 2 months
body can adjust to the heat.
Interest Take frequent breaks for “wetting down” or
of age.
DEET benefits peak at a concentration of 30;
mist off with spray bottles when outside. this is the highest concentration recom-
Testing Changes in Watch for signs of heat-related illness, such as mended for infants and children.
Texas School districts flushed skin, temperature, and fatigue, and ad-
Try to wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, and
dress them promptly.
socks when outdoors.
Summer Activities Preventing Drowning
Get rid of mosquito breeding sites near your
and Readings Never leave child unattended in or near water home by emptying standing water.
Always stay within arms length of infant or Humbly submitted,
Scholarships toddler in the water Queen Martin, DrPH
Recipients
“Celebrating the Life” New Business Supporter Comes on Board
*
“Living the Legacy”

2. P ag e 2
WORDS OF Love Is An Action Word DeLanda Pine
WISDOM
The Ed World’s non-profit corporation is based on the memory of Edward
Darnell Martin. The organization’s mission has been and is dedicated to en-
Freedom is not free. couraging youth to love themselves while also taking advantage of the opportu-
Someone always pays. nities that are available. A treasured resource is exposing young individuals to
This Fourth of July some of those opportunities that would have otherwise been unknown. Queen
thank God and thank Ester Martin’s passion for this organization is a contagious excitement. She
has allowed me the opportunity to take part in an organization founded and
a soldier
based on her son’s living memory. As a person who like does not to stand out;
it’s impossible for her to stand in the background with Ed’s World’s progress.
I am taking this moment to thank Dr. Martin for the opportunity to be a part of
an organization she has also made me passionate about. Being in connection
with this organization’s mission is a rewarding opportunity. The appreciation
offered from Dr. Martin is something I cannot and do not receive in the corpo-
rate environment. Ed’s World has provided me with the opportunity to make a
(Army, Navy, CHANGE while being a part of an organization providing CHANGE in the com-
Marines, Air Force, munity; while also recognizing the efforts of each individual’s insight and ideas.
Thank you, Dr. Martin for your never ending strength and compassion to de-
National Guards)
velop an organization that is recognized and valued by the young and the old.
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Celebrating Edward’s 30th Year Birthday Memorial
Become an Ed’s World ACT Test Dates
Supporter by mailing in
your check or using Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
PayPal on our website. September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 August 13 – 26, 2011
October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 – 30, 2011
December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 5 – 18, 2011
February 11, 2012* January 13, 2012 January 14 – 20, 2012
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 – 23, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012
SAT U. S. Test Dates
Upcoming College 2011-12 Dates Test Regular Registration Late Registration
Prep Sessions
October 1, 211 Subject Tests September 9, 2011 September 21, 2011
Saturday, July 16th
November 5, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests October 7, 2011 October 21, 2011
Lone Star North Harris
(W. W. Thorne Dr.) December 3, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011
Saturday, August 13th January 28, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012
Lone Star College Green-
spoint March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012
May 5, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012
Registration form and
more information online
June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

3. E D’S W O R LD IN K P ag e 3
Ed’s Bookshelf STAFF
Angela Martin Jones, MBA
Recommended Summer Readings Executive Director
Elementary Students (K-5th) High School Students
Aldrin, Buzz. Look to the Stars. Putnam’s,
2011 BOARD
(9th—12th) Queen Martin, DrPH
2009.
Alexie, Sherman. The Absolutely True President
Alexander, Cecil Frances. All Things Bright Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Little,
and Beautiful. Atheneum, 2010. Brown, 2007. Rodney Martin
Kennedy, Edward M. My Senator and Me: A Johnson, Harriet McBryde. Accidents of Vice President
Dog’s-Eye View of Washington, D.C. Nature. Holt, 2006.
Scholastic, 2006. Pollan, Michael. In Defense of Food: An DeLanda Pine
Treasurer
Eater’s Manifesto. Penguin Press, 2008.
Middle School Students (6th—8th) Salinger, J. D. The Catcher in the Rye. Diondre Cooper
Miller, Sarah. Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen First published 1951. Public Relations
Keller. Atheneum, 2007.
Papademetriou, Lisa. Sixth-Grade Glom- Books were selected from lists provided DeShonda Washington
mers, Norks, and Me. Hyperion, 2005. by the Houston Area Independent Official Recorder
Scieszka, Jon, ed. Guys Write for Guys Schools Library Network. For more
Maryellen Martin
Read. Viking, 2005. book titles visit-www.haisln.org
Member
Erykah Tillis
Junior Member
Demanding Accountability *************************
Maryellen Martin
With the current news stories bombarding the air waves regarding the cutting of funds for
WRITE THE
school districts in our country, has anyone asked “what about the children that will be af-
fected?”. Have the decision makers considered the impact of how their actions will affect VISION
current and future generations? How will future medical professionals, legal professionals,
educators, etc. receive the training required to reach their potential? What kind of future And the Lord answered
will we help them achieve?
me, and said, Write the
Will we be responsible for allowing them to fall by the wayside or will we be responsible
for helping to lift them up and move them forward? We must let legislators know that we
vision, and make it plain
will not allow these decisions to cut funding without accountability. We will not be push- upon the tables, that he
overs. We will and must stand up for the children. may run that readeth it.
Testing Requirements Change
Keysha Berry
Beginning Spring 2012, TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) is no more!
This was the last year for students to take the TAKS test. TAKS will be replaced by the For the vision is yet for
STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). STAAR will be more rigor-
an appointed time, but at
ous and given in grades 3-8. It will assess the same subjects as the TAKS. High School
the end it shall speak, and
students will take 12 End Of Course (EOC) exams throughout the 4 years of high school
in the following courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
not lie; though it tarry,
English I, English II, English III, World Geography, World History and US History.
wait for it; because it will
surely come….
Many schools have summer reading. Check with your child’s school (middle and high)
about summer reading requirements and assignments. During the first week of school,
Habakkuk 2:2-3 KJV
students will be given an exam over the book and will have to complete in class assign-
ments about the book. Be proactive, not reactive, about your (or your child’s) future.

4. 2011 Scholarship Recipients
E D ’ S WO R LD , IN C .
Top left: Christopher
P O BOX 38773 Skelton, Klein Forest
Sr. High School. Future
plans– Mechanical
Phone: 713-694-3330 #2 Engineering.
Fax: 713-695-9771
Email: info@eds-world.org
Top right: Taylor Jones,
Klein Forest Sr. High
School. Future plans-
Physical Therapy.
Newsletters are published CONGRATULATIONS
January, April, July, and Oct. Bottom left:: Faith
Miller, Victory Early Col-
This newsletter printed May 2011
lege High School.
Future plans-Business
Marketing.
Empowering Youth and
Young Adults through Bottom right: Devon
Positive Interactions Taylor, Wunsche Sr.
High School.
Future plans– Sports
Medicine.
2011 DONORS!!
______________________________ Eagle Food Mart Queen Ester Martin
Scholarships are Mary Ann Adams Rodney & Maryellen Martin
Available-Be Diligent David & Susan Askanase Dora Mayfield
Bettie McBride
Ruby Barnett
Here are just a few places Bayshore Pharmacy Fred McCray
to search for funds to help Whitney Casey James D. McCray
with the expenses of college. Curtis Clark Edward Patten
The resources page of our
Jalon Clark Sirjourner Pine
website will be updated with
Lateef & Kenya Clark Jaret & Regina Radford
more sites during July.
Marie Clark Bettie Ray
* DECA Entrepreneurship Diondre Cooper & Brandi Thomas
Related Scholarships
Ronald & Sheila Savannah
Herman & Glenda Frazier Keith Settle
* Texas Tuition Exemption
Henry Hadnot Ruth Shepard
for Survivors of Deceased
Robert Harris Sandra Smith
Public Servants
Vin Hennessy Jr. Timothy & Tosha Spence
* Abbott and Fenner
Cheryl Jackson Amber Taylor
Scholarship Program
Al & Janice Johnson Eric & Adrian Tillis
* Burger King Scholars Cedric Johnson Erykah Tillis
Program Sandra Johnson Wayne & Denise Valentine
* Ronald McDonald House Kenneth & Angela Jones Ernest Washington
Charities Program Don Lewis Karon Washington
* The Power of Life Essay Donna Lewis Melody Washington
Scholarship Chris Lomas Joyce Wiley
* Oh, the Places You’ll Go Lone Star College