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Events & Programs
Teachers may log in to get more detailed information regarding educational events and programs. If you do not have a password please email: jjoyce@republicanherald.com.
2008-2009 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CALENDAR
(.pdf file)
SEPTEMBER 2008
ELECTING A PRESIDENT (Series)
Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Nov. 4
ELECTION ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS- Download activity sheets click here. (pdf file)
PIGSKIN GEOGRAPHY
September 8, 2008 - February 2, 2009
This 17-week program motivates students to learn United States geography by tracking the travels of competing professional football teams with the NFL schedule.
CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE
September 22 - October 13
Each year Child Development Inc. collects books at local grocery stores and schools. These books are sorted and distributed to children who may not otherwise receive a book as a gift. This project is part of Make A Difference Day. If you would like to participate call Janet Joyce at (570) 628-6145.
OCTOBER 2008
SCARY STORIES
October 17 - 31
Stories written by students in grades 6-12 will be recorded on INFO*CONNECT.
NOVEMBER 2008
FAMILY READING FESTIVAL
Saturday, November 8 at Fairlane Village Mall
The following authors participated in the 2008 Family Reading Festival
Jeff Clineff
Jacqueline Deibert
Carmen Ferreiro
Scott Heydt
Marsha Hubler
Marie Lamba
Dana Smith-Mansell
Elisabeth Ann Matulewicz
Mariam Davis Pineno
Patricia Klinger Schrope
Chrysa Smith
Dave Webb
If you are an author and would like to participate in the Family Reading Festival on November 7, 2009 please e-mail the address above.
Attendance breakdown by year:
2008 Family Reading Festival Attendance click here. (pdf file)
2007 Family Reading Festival Attendance click here. (pdf file)
2006 Family Reading Festival Attendance click here. (pdf file)
2005 Family Reading Festival Attendance click here. (pdf file)
2004 Family Reading Festival Attendance click here. (pdf file)
A CHILD'S VIEW OF THE SEASON click here. (pdf file)
Friday, November 14
Deadline for entries.
DECEMBER 2008
A CHILD'S VIEW OF THE SEASON
Monday, December 15
Published on republicanherald.com
Thursday, December 25
Published in The REPUBLICAN & Herald
MARCH 2009
NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION WEEK (NIEW)
March 2-6, 2009
Classroom Classifieds will be published during NIEW. Design an Ad with activities from all grade levels and ads created by students will be published on March 3.
SPELLING BEE
Saturday, March 7
The REPUBLICAN & Herald is proud to sponsor the regional Spelling Bee, designed to help 5th through 8th grade students improve their spelling, reading, and vocabulary skills.
APRIL 2009
CHILD'S VIEW
Tuesday, April 28
A special supplement published in the REPUBLICAN & Herald where kindergarten students share their thoughts about what they want to be when they grow up.
MAY 2009
SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM
Published mid May
The REPUBLICAN & Herald recognizes area school newspapers.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
The Underground Railroad Click Here. (pdf file) SERIAL STORIES
Ramona The Pest Click Here
Robyns Report Click Here
A Familiar FaceClick Here
Thomas Paine Click Here
The Mouse and The Motorcycle Click Here
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