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Cookbook to benefit Nicarico fund
Article from:The Sun - Naperville (IL) Article date:April 24, 2002More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
"Dining Delicacies: A+ Recipes from District 203 Employees," a cookbook aimed at raising money for a memorial literacy fund, is now in its second printing. The price of the book is $15. All proceeds benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy, established in 1996 by friends and faculty of River Woods School along with other members of the district, in memory of the 10-year-old Naperville girl who was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983.
The mission of the foundation is to acquire and distribute resources that promote a deeper understanding of literacy and provide enriched literacy opportunities for the learners within the Naperville community.
The fund awards grants to educators in the two public school districts, as well as the private schools in Naperville, who work to strengthen literacy.
The 410-page cookbook, edited by Kris Hartman, includes 10 categories of recipes.
Minuteman Press donated all the printing for both editions of the book.
The book is available at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., and Minuteman Press, 1577 N. Naperville Road, in Naperville.
For more information, call (630) 369-1360.
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Friday, March 19, 2004
Teachers Knead Bread to help Jeanine Nicarico Literacy Fund
Teachers have the knead to help Bread sales will raise money for literacy effort.(News)
Article from:Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Article date:March 19, 2004Author:Allen, Kari More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
Byline: Kari Allen Daily Herald Staff Writer
Although they're more accustomed to being in front of classrooms, about 25 Naperville teachers will spend some time Saturday behind counters.
They'll be kneading bread, making sales and working with customers during the annual "Bread for Dough" fund-raiser at Great Harvest Bread, 192 W. Gartner Road.
Naperville Unit District 203 teachers will help make and sell the bread to raise money for the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund. Since it began in 1996, the event has generated more than $20,000.
The tradition was begun by John and Michelle Jefferds, the previous owners of Great Harvest Bread. When Mike and Jo Anne Nikodem took over as owners March 1, they had no intention of halting the fund-raiser.
"We decided a long time ago to keep doing this," Mike Nikodem said. "It's such a great cause."
The fund has provided more than $70,000 in literacy grants to District 203, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 and Naperville private schools. It was founded in 1996 in memory of Jeanine, the 10-year-old schoolgirl who was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983.
River Woods Elementary School teacher Charlene Behrends, who helped start the sale, is expecting a lot of customers.
"Saturday is a busy day anyway," she said. "The flow should be really good in the morning."
Mike Nikodem is expecting the biggest crowds between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Naperville teachers will be working in two-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They'll be selling loaves that range from about $3 to $5.50. Most of the proceeds for the day will benefit the literacy fund.
Teachers will spend much of the time out with the customers, Mike Nikodem said.
"We want to put the teachers out in front as much as we can," he said. "They deserve all the credit
Article from:Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Article date:March 19, 2004Author:Allen, Kari More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
Byline: Kari Allen Daily Herald Staff Writer
Although they're more accustomed to being in front of classrooms, about 25 Naperville teachers will spend some time Saturday behind counters.
They'll be kneading bread, making sales and working with customers during the annual "Bread for Dough" fund-raiser at Great Harvest Bread, 192 W. Gartner Road.
Naperville Unit District 203 teachers will help make and sell the bread to raise money for the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund. Since it began in 1996, the event has generated more than $20,000.
The tradition was begun by John and Michelle Jefferds, the previous owners of Great Harvest Bread. When Mike and Jo Anne Nikodem took over as owners March 1, they had no intention of halting the fund-raiser.
"We decided a long time ago to keep doing this," Mike Nikodem said. "It's such a great cause."
The fund has provided more than $70,000 in literacy grants to District 203, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 and Naperville private schools. It was founded in 1996 in memory of Jeanine, the 10-year-old schoolgirl who was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983.
River Woods Elementary School teacher Charlene Behrends, who helped start the sale, is expecting a lot of customers.
"Saturday is a busy day anyway," she said. "The flow should be really good in the morning."
Mike Nikodem is expecting the biggest crowds between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Naperville teachers will be working in two-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They'll be selling loaves that range from about $3 to $5.50. Most of the proceeds for the day will benefit the literacy fund.
Teachers will spend much of the time out with the customers, Mike Nikodem said.
"We want to put the teachers out in front as much as we can," he said. "They deserve all the credit
Friday, November 7, 2003
Fitting Tribute: Naperville ABC Poster Fund Raiser
Fitting tribute; Poster fund-raiser for Nicarico fund unveiled at Elmwood School
Article from:The Sun - Naperville (IL) Article date:November 7, 2003Author:Britt Carson More results for:"barb jansz"
Kitty Ryan, left, and Terry Elkin Pocius, Jeanine Nicarico's fifth-grade teacher, look at the "Naperville ABCs" poster designed for the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund while Harriet Treacy, left in background, and Kathy Nicarico, Jeanine's sister, talk. The poster was unveiled for the at Elmwood Elementary School on Thursday and will soon be available for purchase.
For a short time, Jeanine Nicarico struggled with reading. However, with the help of her teachers and family, the bright-eyed 10-year-old overcame the challenge and learned to love reading. Friends and family of Jeanine unveiled a new fund-raiser Thursday at Elmwood Elementary School, where Jeanine attended, to ensure the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund continues on to help others tackle the challenge of reading.
"She had struggled with reading for a time and literacy seemed the right way to honor her," said Barb Jansz, chairman of the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund.
The fund was established in 1996 to honor Jeanine, who was kidnapped from her home and killed in 1983. The fund awards grants for literacy programs to teachers in Naperville. The newest fund-raiser is called "Naperville ABCs," which is a watercolor drawing of Naperville landmarks and monuments, one for each letter of the alphabet.
"Naperville is such an incredible community," said Harriet Treacy, a member of the memorial fund. "Naperville families can have this as a memento so they can think of all the great things that go on in Naperville."
Two of Jeanine's former teachers were there to celebrate the occasion and reminisced about their former student.
"She was so upbeat and loved coming to school," said Irene Rahder, Jeanine's fourth-grade teacher, who still teaches at Elmwood. "She was so energetic and loved horses. She would bring in all her trophies to school and was just the neatest little kid."
Jeanine loved horses, and a painting of horses in her honor hangs in the main office at Elmwood.
Jeanine's sister Kathy Nicarico said the print is a wonderful depiction of Naperville.
"It brings everything together," Kathy Nicarico said. "I love everything about it."
The 8 1/2 -inch-by-11-inch print depicts well-known places and events such as Naper Settlement, Ribfest and the Millennium Carillon.
"I used to work at the paddleboats and got engaged on the Riverwalk," Kathy Nicarico said. The paddleboats and the Riverwalk are both featured on the print.
Terry Elkin Pocius, who was Jeanine's fifth-grade teacher, said the print would make a nice gift for the holidays or for friends who might have moved away.
"It is a wonderful keepsake and memento," she said.
The ideas for each letter of the alphabet came from second-graders in Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204. Allen then took the ideas and took a trolley tour of the city in April to see everything up close. She has also designed similar prints for Door County in Wisconsin, Galena and her hometown of Dubuque, Iowa.
Ray Kinney at Minute Man Press and Kevin Colbert of Colbert Custom Framing donated the cost of printing and matting for the project. Colbert's mother used to volunteer at Elmwood and helped Jeanine on several occasions.
The print will also be available at book fairs in District 203.
Jeanine's father, Tom Nicarico, was at Elmwood on Thursday to thank everyone for their time and devotion to the fund.
"A lot of hard work and effort went into this," Tom Nicarico said.
Kathy Nicarico agreed with her dad and said this is an excellent way to honor her sister.
"Words cannot express my feelings," she said. "I just wish they would have all gotten to meet her."
FYI
"Naperville ABCs" prints will be available in about a week. The cost is $15 for an unmatted print or $20 for a matted print. Prints will be available at Anderson's Bookshop, Naper Settlement, Minute Man Press and Colbert Custom Framing. All proceeds benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund. For more information, visit www.nicaricoliteracyfund.org.
[] Contact staff writer Britt Carson at bcarson@scn1.com or at (630) 416-5269.
Article from:The Sun - Naperville (IL) Article date:November 7, 2003Author:Britt Carson More results for:"barb jansz"
Kitty Ryan, left, and Terry Elkin Pocius, Jeanine Nicarico's fifth-grade teacher, look at the "Naperville ABCs" poster designed for the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund while Harriet Treacy, left in background, and Kathy Nicarico, Jeanine's sister, talk. The poster was unveiled for the at Elmwood Elementary School on Thursday and will soon be available for purchase.
For a short time, Jeanine Nicarico struggled with reading. However, with the help of her teachers and family, the bright-eyed 10-year-old overcame the challenge and learned to love reading. Friends and family of Jeanine unveiled a new fund-raiser Thursday at Elmwood Elementary School, where Jeanine attended, to ensure the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund continues on to help others tackle the challenge of reading.
"She had struggled with reading for a time and literacy seemed the right way to honor her," said Barb Jansz, chairman of the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund.
The fund was established in 1996 to honor Jeanine, who was kidnapped from her home and killed in 1983. The fund awards grants for literacy programs to teachers in Naperville. The newest fund-raiser is called "Naperville ABCs," which is a watercolor drawing of Naperville landmarks and monuments, one for each letter of the alphabet.
"Naperville is such an incredible community," said Harriet Treacy, a member of the memorial fund. "Naperville families can have this as a memento so they can think of all the great things that go on in Naperville."
Two of Jeanine's former teachers were there to celebrate the occasion and reminisced about their former student.
"She was so upbeat and loved coming to school," said Irene Rahder, Jeanine's fourth-grade teacher, who still teaches at Elmwood. "She was so energetic and loved horses. She would bring in all her trophies to school and was just the neatest little kid."
Jeanine loved horses, and a painting of horses in her honor hangs in the main office at Elmwood.
Jeanine's sister Kathy Nicarico said the print is a wonderful depiction of Naperville.
"It brings everything together," Kathy Nicarico said. "I love everything about it."
The 8 1/2 -inch-by-11-inch print depicts well-known places and events such as Naper Settlement, Ribfest and the Millennium Carillon.
"I used to work at the paddleboats and got engaged on the Riverwalk," Kathy Nicarico said. The paddleboats and the Riverwalk are both featured on the print.
Terry Elkin Pocius, who was Jeanine's fifth-grade teacher, said the print would make a nice gift for the holidays or for friends who might have moved away.
"It is a wonderful keepsake and memento," she said.
The ideas for each letter of the alphabet came from second-graders in Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204. Allen then took the ideas and took a trolley tour of the city in April to see everything up close. She has also designed similar prints for Door County in Wisconsin, Galena and her hometown of Dubuque, Iowa.
Ray Kinney at Minute Man Press and Kevin Colbert of Colbert Custom Framing donated the cost of printing and matting for the project. Colbert's mother used to volunteer at Elmwood and helped Jeanine on several occasions.
The print will also be available at book fairs in District 203.
Jeanine's father, Tom Nicarico, was at Elmwood on Thursday to thank everyone for their time and devotion to the fund.
"A lot of hard work and effort went into this," Tom Nicarico said.
Kathy Nicarico agreed with her dad and said this is an excellent way to honor her sister.
"Words cannot express my feelings," she said. "I just wish they would have all gotten to meet her."
FYI
"Naperville ABCs" prints will be available in about a week. The cost is $15 for an unmatted print or $20 for a matted print. Prints will be available at Anderson's Bookshop, Naper Settlement, Minute Man Press and Colbert Custom Framing. All proceeds benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund. For more information, visit www.nicaricoliteracyfund.org.
[] Contact staff writer Britt Carson at bcarson@scn1.com or at (630) 416-5269.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
2nd Graders Create ABC's of Naperville Literacy Project
Print sells ABCs of Naperville for literacy projects.(News)
Article from:Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Article date:October 28, 2003Author:Hartman, Kari More results for:jeanine nicarico naperville abc
Byline: Kari Hartman Daily Herald Staff Writer
In the minds of second-graders, you'd think 'A' stands for apple, 'C' for cat.
Instead, the children say 'A' stands for art walk and 'C' for Centennial Beach.
At least that's the case in Naperville.
Second-graders in Naperville Unit District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204 helped concoct the ideas for a new piece of artwork called Naperville ABC's. The prints will be sold starting next month and proceeds will benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy.
"We were looking for something new and exciting to really catch the community's interest," said Harriet Treacy, a fund-raising committee member. "We think we found it."
Artist Laurie Allen of Dubuque, Iowa, used local schoolchildren's ideas to inspire the A to Z watercolor that colorfully describes some of Naperville's most important features. Allen has done similar prints for other areas, including Dubuque, Galena and Door County, Wis.
The Naperville prints will go on sale within the next few weeks at Anderson's Bookshop, Naper Settlement and Colbert Custom Framing. An 8 1/2 x 11-inch print will cost $15 and an 11 x 14-inch matted print will cost $20.
The prints feature prominent parts of the city, including Naper Settlement, the Riverwalk, Veterans Park, the Paddleboat Quarry and Edward Hospital.
"All the high-profile items everybody thinks of are listed and identified," said Ray Kinney, of Minuteman Press, who is donating the printing for the project. "It's a neat piece. It's cute that the kids came up with the ideas."
Kevin Colbert of Colbert Custom Framing is donating the matting for the project.
Proceeds will benefit the fund that provides literacy grants to Districts 203 and 204 and private schools in Naperville.
The fund was founded in honor of Jeanine Nicarico, a 10-year-old schoolgirl who was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983.
Committee members have planned various projects since the fund was created in 1996. Committee members hope the print will serve as an ongoing fund-raiser.
"It's so visual and shows so many great things about Naperville," Treacy said. "It's a wonderful way to capture Naperville in one piece of artwork."
Article from:Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Article date:October 28, 2003Author:Hartman, Kari More results for:jeanine nicarico naperville abc
Byline: Kari Hartman Daily Herald Staff Writer
In the minds of second-graders, you'd think 'A' stands for apple, 'C' for cat.
Instead, the children say 'A' stands for art walk and 'C' for Centennial Beach.
At least that's the case in Naperville.
Second-graders in Naperville Unit District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204 helped concoct the ideas for a new piece of artwork called Naperville ABC's. The prints will be sold starting next month and proceeds will benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy.
"We were looking for something new and exciting to really catch the community's interest," said Harriet Treacy, a fund-raising committee member. "We think we found it."
Artist Laurie Allen of Dubuque, Iowa, used local schoolchildren's ideas to inspire the A to Z watercolor that colorfully describes some of Naperville's most important features. Allen has done similar prints for other areas, including Dubuque, Galena and Door County, Wis.
The Naperville prints will go on sale within the next few weeks at Anderson's Bookshop, Naper Settlement and Colbert Custom Framing. An 8 1/2 x 11-inch print will cost $15 and an 11 x 14-inch matted print will cost $20.
The prints feature prominent parts of the city, including Naper Settlement, the Riverwalk, Veterans Park, the Paddleboat Quarry and Edward Hospital.
"All the high-profile items everybody thinks of are listed and identified," said Ray Kinney, of Minuteman Press, who is donating the printing for the project. "It's a neat piece. It's cute that the kids came up with the ideas."
Kevin Colbert of Colbert Custom Framing is donating the matting for the project.
Proceeds will benefit the fund that provides literacy grants to Districts 203 and 204 and private schools in Naperville.
The fund was founded in honor of Jeanine Nicarico, a 10-year-old schoolgirl who was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983.
Committee members have planned various projects since the fund was created in 1996. Committee members hope the print will serve as an ongoing fund-raiser.
"It's so visual and shows so many great things about Naperville," Treacy said. "It's a wonderful way to capture Naperville in one piece of artwork."
2nd Graders Create Naperville ABC Poster
Prints of "Naperville ABCs," a poster by artist Laurie Allen that depicts a well-known landmark or site in Naperville for every letter of the alphabet, will go on sale in early November. The proceeds will benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund.
A new poster featuring well-known landmarks and sites around Naperville will soon be for sale as a fund-raiser for the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund. "Naperville ABCs" is a watercolor print that depicts places in Naperville, one for each letter of the alphabet. Second-graders in Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 helped come up with the ideas to represent each letter.
"We thought it would be a nice match for the second-graders to come up with suggestions for the letters," said Harriet Treacy, a member of the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund. "Each class brainstormed different ideas for certain letters."
The ideas were submitted to Laurie Allen, an artist who has done similar ABC drawings for places such as Galena, Door County, Wis., and Dubuque, Iowa. Allen then toured Naperville in April to see the sites for herself.
"We think this is a wonderful representation of all the great things that happen in Naperville," Treacy said.
All proceeds will go toward the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund, which awards grants to teachers to promote literacy. The fund honors Jeanine Nicarico, a 10-year-old Naperville girl who was kidnapped and killed in 1983.
Barb Jansz, chairman of the fund, said the proceeds will ensure the fund continues on through the years.
"The community has been very generous in the past and we hope to make this an ongoing fund to continue to honor Jeanine in the future," Jansz said. "We are very excited about this project."
The alphabet print features Centennial Beach, the farmers market, Millennium Carillon and Naper Settlement, among other landmarks. Unmatted prints are 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and cost $15. Matted prints are 11 inches by 14 inches and cost $20. The prints should be available for purchase in early November.
"This is a great idea for Napervillians, for newcomers to the city and as gift for former residents," Jansz said.
She said Ray Kinney at Minuteman Press and Kevin Colbert of Colbert Custom Framing donated their services for the project. Jansz said 2,000 prints were made to start, and more prints can always be made. Each second-grade classroom in districts 203 and 204 will receive a poster-sized version of the print for their efforts.
"This is a great way for the community to give back and support teachers and literacy in the schools," Treacy said.
FYI
"Naperville ABCs" prints will be available in early November. The cost is $15 for an unmatted print or $20 for a matted print. Prints will be available at Anderson's Bookshop, Naper Settlement, Minuteman Press and Colbert Custom Framing. All proceeds benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund.
[] Contact staff writer Britt Carson at bcarson@scn1.com or (630) 416-5269.
A new poster featuring well-known landmarks and sites around Naperville will soon be for sale as a fund-raiser for the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund. "Naperville ABCs" is a watercolor print that depicts places in Naperville, one for each letter of the alphabet. Second-graders in Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 helped come up with the ideas to represent each letter.
"We thought it would be a nice match for the second-graders to come up with suggestions for the letters," said Harriet Treacy, a member of the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund. "Each class brainstormed different ideas for certain letters."
The ideas were submitted to Laurie Allen, an artist who has done similar ABC drawings for places such as Galena, Door County, Wis., and Dubuque, Iowa. Allen then toured Naperville in April to see the sites for herself.
"We think this is a wonderful representation of all the great things that happen in Naperville," Treacy said.
All proceeds will go toward the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund, which awards grants to teachers to promote literacy. The fund honors Jeanine Nicarico, a 10-year-old Naperville girl who was kidnapped and killed in 1983.
Barb Jansz, chairman of the fund, said the proceeds will ensure the fund continues on through the years.
"The community has been very generous in the past and we hope to make this an ongoing fund to continue to honor Jeanine in the future," Jansz said. "We are very excited about this project."
The alphabet print features Centennial Beach, the farmers market, Millennium Carillon and Naper Settlement, among other landmarks. Unmatted prints are 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and cost $15. Matted prints are 11 inches by 14 inches and cost $20. The prints should be available for purchase in early November.
"This is a great idea for Napervillians, for newcomers to the city and as gift for former residents," Jansz said.
She said Ray Kinney at Minuteman Press and Kevin Colbert of Colbert Custom Framing donated their services for the project. Jansz said 2,000 prints were made to start, and more prints can always be made. Each second-grade classroom in districts 203 and 204 will receive a poster-sized version of the print for their efforts.
"This is a great way for the community to give back and support teachers and literacy in the schools," Treacy said.
FYI
"Naperville ABCs" prints will be available in early November. The cost is $15 for an unmatted print or $20 for a matted print. Prints will be available at Anderson's Bookshop, Naper Settlement, Minuteman Press and Colbert Custom Framing. All proceeds benefit the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund.
[] Contact staff writer Britt Carson at bcarson@scn1.com or (630) 416-5269.
Thursday, July 31, 2003
Richard Owens Conference Sponsored by JNMFL
At forum, the teachers will be the students Conference aids Nicarico memorial fund.(News)
Article from:Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Article date:July 31, 2003Author:Hartman, Kari More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
Byline: Kari Hartman Daily Herald Staff Writer
Teaching is not a stagnant profession.
Instructors often need to rethink what they're doing in the classroom and change over time.
To help that process along, the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy and Naperville Unit District 203 are sponsoring a literacy conference next week in Naperville.
The Nicarico fund, which is part of the Naperville Education Foundation, will receive 10 percent of the money collected from each registration.
"This gives teachers the chance to dig deep into their theories of education," said Chris Roy, a kindergarten teacher at River Woods Elementary School in Naperville.
Roy's sister, Jeanine Nicarico, was 10 years old when she was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983. The fund, set up in Jeanine's memory, goes toward literacy grants in both District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204.
So far, about 90 educators have registered for the Richard Owens Summer Institute, "Literacy Learning: Teachers as Professional Decision-Makers."
The conference is open to educators across the country and registration is still open. The first day will focus on reading, the second on writing, and the third on organizing and managing the classroom, preparing lesson plans and teaching approaches.
"This gives you the chance to reflect on what you're doing and gain new knowledge," Roy said.
The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Madison Junior High School, 1000 River Oak Drive, Naperville.
Registration costs $350, which includes breakfasts and lunches. Educators can register for the conference at Madison before the first session Monday or can call (800) 262-0787.
Article from:Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Article date:July 31, 2003Author:Hartman, Kari More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
Byline: Kari Hartman Daily Herald Staff Writer
Teaching is not a stagnant profession.
Instructors often need to rethink what they're doing in the classroom and change over time.
To help that process along, the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy and Naperville Unit District 203 are sponsoring a literacy conference next week in Naperville.
The Nicarico fund, which is part of the Naperville Education Foundation, will receive 10 percent of the money collected from each registration.
"This gives teachers the chance to dig deep into their theories of education," said Chris Roy, a kindergarten teacher at River Woods Elementary School in Naperville.
Roy's sister, Jeanine Nicarico, was 10 years old when she was abducted from her home and murdered in 1983. The fund, set up in Jeanine's memory, goes toward literacy grants in both District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204.
So far, about 90 educators have registered for the Richard Owens Summer Institute, "Literacy Learning: Teachers as Professional Decision-Makers."
The conference is open to educators across the country and registration is still open. The first day will focus on reading, the second on writing, and the third on organizing and managing the classroom, preparing lesson plans and teaching approaches.
"This gives you the chance to reflect on what you're doing and gain new knowledge," Roy said.
The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Madison Junior High School, 1000 River Oak Drive, Naperville.
Registration costs $350, which includes breakfasts and lunches. Educators can register for the conference at Madison before the first session Monday or can call (800) 262-0787.
Sunday, March 2, 2003
Jeanine Nicarico Literacy grant recipients announced
Literacy grant recipients announced
Article from:The Sun - Naperville (IL) Article date:March 2, 2003More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
The steering committee and grant readers of the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund recently announced grant awards for 2003. Twenty-five grant applications were received and 11 were selected for funding at this time, with awards totaling more than $8,000. Recipients of the 2003 awards are: [] $1,500 to Jeaneen Benhar of Ellsworth Elementary School (District 203) for "Expanding Classroom Libraries to Improve Independent Reading."
[] $400 to Hugh and Sandi Flanders of Neuqua Valley High School (District 204) for "Picture Books: Not Just for Elementary School."
[] $450 to Paula Schuler of Prairie Elementary School (District 203) for "Prairie Dogs, Parents and Poetry."
[] $1,200 to Patricia Schmitt of Kingsley Elementary School (District 203) for "Oral Poetry Reading for Fluency."
[] $300 to Patsy Johnson of Washington Junior High School (District 203) for "Picture This! Picture That!"
[] $1,511 to Tanya Hughes and Deb Coulter of Mill Street Elementary School (District 203) for the "Tote a Tale Literacy Program."
[] $353 to Faye Peterson of Mill Street Elementary (District 203) for "Taped English as a Second Language Home Reading Packs."
[] $127 to Kathy Smirniotis of St. Raphael Catholic School for "Books Plus -- A Home-School Reading Experience."
[] $489 to Virginia Jamnicki and Debbie Joyce of Ranch View Elementary School (District 203) for "Enhancing School-wide Strategy Instruction."
[] $1,300 to Robin Miller Young of Prairie Children Preschool (District 204) for "Sowing the Seeds of Early Literacy Skills to Grow a Garden of Readers."
[] $450 to Christine Peterson of Lincoln Junior High School (District 203) for "Exploring Contemporary Social Issues through Literature and Research."
Since its inception, the Literacy Fund has awarded 59 grants totaling more than $56,000 to schools in Naperville, including parochial schools. The goal of the committee is to create an endowment fund that will allow Naperville children to benefit from literacy grants for a long time to come.
Upcoming fund-raisers include an annual cookbook sale and sale at Great Harvest Bread and a Run for Reading fund-raiser to take place May 18. Members of the steering committee also are working with artist Laurie Allen to produce artwork to sell.
Article from:The Sun - Naperville (IL) Article date:March 2, 2003More results for:jeanine nicarico Literacy
The steering committee and grant readers of the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund recently announced grant awards for 2003. Twenty-five grant applications were received and 11 were selected for funding at this time, with awards totaling more than $8,000. Recipients of the 2003 awards are: [] $1,500 to Jeaneen Benhar of Ellsworth Elementary School (District 203) for "Expanding Classroom Libraries to Improve Independent Reading."
[] $400 to Hugh and Sandi Flanders of Neuqua Valley High School (District 204) for "Picture Books: Not Just for Elementary School."
[] $450 to Paula Schuler of Prairie Elementary School (District 203) for "Prairie Dogs, Parents and Poetry."
[] $1,200 to Patricia Schmitt of Kingsley Elementary School (District 203) for "Oral Poetry Reading for Fluency."
[] $300 to Patsy Johnson of Washington Junior High School (District 203) for "Picture This! Picture That!"
[] $1,511 to Tanya Hughes and Deb Coulter of Mill Street Elementary School (District 203) for the "Tote a Tale Literacy Program."
[] $353 to Faye Peterson of Mill Street Elementary (District 203) for "Taped English as a Second Language Home Reading Packs."
[] $127 to Kathy Smirniotis of St. Raphael Catholic School for "Books Plus -- A Home-School Reading Experience."
[] $489 to Virginia Jamnicki and Debbie Joyce of Ranch View Elementary School (District 203) for "Enhancing School-wide Strategy Instruction."
[] $1,300 to Robin Miller Young of Prairie Children Preschool (District 204) for "Sowing the Seeds of Early Literacy Skills to Grow a Garden of Readers."
[] $450 to Christine Peterson of Lincoln Junior High School (District 203) for "Exploring Contemporary Social Issues through Literature and Research."
Since its inception, the Literacy Fund has awarded 59 grants totaling more than $56,000 to schools in Naperville, including parochial schools. The goal of the committee is to create an endowment fund that will allow Naperville children to benefit from literacy grants for a long time to come.
Upcoming fund-raisers include an annual cookbook sale and sale at Great Harvest Bread and a Run for Reading fund-raiser to take place May 18. Members of the steering committee also are working with artist Laurie Allen to produce artwork to sell.
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