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

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

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!

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!

Design Contest Winners!

Congratulations Sarah in 1st Place!

Congratulations Elizabeth in 2nd Place!

Congratulations Angela in 3rd Place!

$1241!

Congrautlations to all of those students working on A Better Life for Kids!  What a great amount of money to already have at this point in the year! 

So much to say!

Things are moving fast for this year's A.C.T. crew!  We have a lot in the works right now!

First off, A.C.T. for Ghana bracelets went on sale on Wednesday!  Hot pink and neon green were the color choices for this year, and they have been selling fast!  Bring in $2 to get yours!  Secondly, there will be an advisory wars on Friday for the 8th graders.  Get ready for an exciting game of "Duck, duck, goose!"  Looking forward to seeing which advisory takes the wreath!  Finally, next week, we will be voting on the designs for our t-shirts, cups, and notepads.  Many great designs were turned in.  It will be hard to decide! 

In February, we have a lot of events to look forward to.  On February 9th, there will be a fundraiser in the library to make Valentines.  Show your love for Ghana by participating in this fun event!  Thanks to Ms. Gammeri and Ms. Kopp for helping us with this event!  On February 14th, we will have a Hats on Day.  For just $1, you can wear your hat in school AND donate to a great cause.  Finally, on February 29th, we are excited to announce our Leap for Ghana Benefit Concert.  The 8th grade choirs will be performing at this event.  Thanks to Ms. Lawless for lending her choirs and expertise to this great event!

In March, look forward to a visit from Deborah Ellis, author and activist, and a Leaders Day at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. 

What a great year thus far!  Looking forward to what we can cook up next!