Sunday, February 26, 2012

Leap for Ghana!


Please join us on February 29th for a great night of singing, coffee, popcorn, and raising awareness and money for a great cause!

The Power of One

Congratulations Ms. Nizynski!  We are so excited for your big news from the Illinois Holocaust Museum!

See the announcement below to see the impact that Ms. Nizynski had not only on our school community, but on the community at large!

The Power of One Award
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We are pleased to announce that we have chosen Shelley Nizynski Reese as the recipient of our inaugural Power of One Award. Shelley has exemplified the Power of One through her humanitarian mission to provide opportunities to children in need. Through the establishment of two non-profit organizations, one in Ghana called the Midian Education Support and the other in the U. S. called A Better Life for Kids, deaf children who are often shunned in Ghanaian society now attend a school that teaches them proper sign language, and orphanages in Ghana receive food, medicine, and other essential supplies, as well as receive mentoring and tutoring. A school teacher, Shelley has also galvanized the students at McCracken Middle School in Skokie, Illinois to reach beyond their community and help their fellow students in Ghana.

http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/pages/power_of_one_landing_page/427.php

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Pictures from Hearts for Ghana

On February 14th, we held a great event in our library to raise money for Ghana.  Thanks to our librarians for such a fun afternoon!  Thanks also for donating all the supplies to make beautiful valentines and to take such fun pictures in the photo booth!





Friday, February 3, 2012

The New Cups are Printed!

Thanks to Plastic Premiums for their generous donation of color changing cups and for their continued support for the last three years!
Look for the cups on sale soon!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Design Contest Winners!

Congratulations Sarah in 1st Place!

Congratulations Elizabeth in 2nd Place!

Congratulations Angela in 3rd Place!