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Governor announces $32.8 million
in federal grants for K-3 reading
[SEPT.
10, 2002]
CHICAGO
Gov. George Ryan announced Friday that the federal Department of
Education will award the state of Illinois nearly $33 million in
grants to help schools and school districts improve childrens
reading achievement at the K-3 levels as well as to fund
professional development programs for educators.
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This funding, awarded by U.S. Secretary
of Education Rod Paige, is the first part of a multiyear
Reading First grant designed to implement scientifically proven
methods of instruction to help improve the reading achievement
levels of children. Reading First was passed by Congress under the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
We all know that the ability to read
proficiently is a basic skill everyone should have. This starts with
children at the youngest age, Gov. Ryan said. Lura Lynn and I have
always believed in this idea through the
Illinois Reads program and
Futures for Kids. This grant will help brighten the futures of
Illinois most needy children.
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The
Illinois State Board of Education has identified 54 school
districts, based on poverty level and test scores, that are eligible
to receive portions of the Reading First grant. The geographic
spread of eligible school districts ranges from the Chicago Public
Schools to the Rock Island School District to school districts at
the southern tip of Illinois.
School
districts that receive grant funding will use the monies to purchase
materials and provide assessments that have been scientifically
researched and proven by the National Reading Panel to raise
childrens reading achievement by teaching fundamental skills
children need to learn to read proficiently.
[Illinois
Government News Network
press release]
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lllinois
Early Learning Project on the Web
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[SEPT.
4, 2002]
On
the Internet, the Illinois Early Learning Project site provides evidence-based, reliable information
for parents, caregivers and teachers of young children in Illinois.
The address is
http://www.illinoisearlylearning.org/. |
The site offers printable "Tip Sheets" for caregivers and parents,
"Frequently Asked Questions" (and their responses), a statewide
calendar of events for parents and caregivers, an easy-to-use
database of links to the best of the Web on topics of high interest,
and online chats.
The site became publicly accessible in November
2001.
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Lincoln Elementary Schools
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Breakfast
(Milk served with all meals)
Thursday, Oct. 10
Apple slices with peanut butter, toast
Friday, Oct.
11 Cereal, cinnamon toast,
juice
Monday, Oct. 14
Columbus Day; no school
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Cereal, graham crackers, juice
Thursday, Oct. 17
Oatmeal, toast, fruit
Friday, Oct.
18 Cereal, toast with
jelly, juice
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Lunch
(Milk served with all meals)
Thursday, Oct. 10
Ravioli with meat sauce, whipped potatoes, bread and butter, mixed
vegetables
Friday, Oct.
11 Barbecued chicken
sandwich, hash brown, crispy rice treat, strawberry applesauce
National
School Lunch Week
Monday, Oct. 14
Columbus Day; no school
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Shrimp shapes with sauce, mashed potatoes, Trix yogurt, green
beans
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Chicken and biscuit, peas, carrot sticks, pears
Thursday, Oct. 17
Sloppy joes, cole slaw, french fries, orange juice
Friday, Oct.
18 Pancakes with syrup,
potato rounds, sausage links, sliced apples cooked with cinnamon |
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West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School
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Thursday, Oct. 10
Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, peaches
Friday, Oct. 11 Cheeseburger on
bun, french fries, corn, fruit ice
Monday, Oct. 14
Columbus Day; no school
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Turkey tenders, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pears
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Sausage pizza, potato coins, salad, mixed fruit
Thursday, Oct. 17
Creamed turkey on biscuit, potatoes, peas, fruit crisp
Friday, Oct. 18 Tenderloin on bun,
french fries, corn, ice cream sandwich
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Monday, Oct. 21
Breadsticks, meat sauce, salad, green beans, mixed fruit
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Ham horseshoe, french fries, corn, strawberry applesauce
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Chili, crackers, toasted cheese, raw veggies, Jell-O
Thursday, Oct. 24
11:15 dismissal; no school lunch
Friday, Oct. 25 Hot dog on bun,
french fries, baked beans, fruit ice
Monday, Oct. 28
Soft tacos, lettuce and cheese, tortilla chips, corn, peaches
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Tomato soup, crackers, toasted cheese, raw veggies, pears
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Creamed turkey on biscuit, potatoes, peas, chocolate pudding
Thursday, Oct. 31 Beef and noodles,
salad, green beans, mixed fruit
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Youth invited to 4-H Find Out Party |
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[OCT.
8, 2002]
Logan
County youth ages 8 to 12 are invited to a 4-H "Find Out Party." The
party will be on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 to noon at the 4-H
Extension building, located on the northwest corner of the Logan
County Fairgrounds. This event is to inform youth and adults about
4-H.
There is no
cost or fee to enroll in 4-H, and youth decide what projects they
are interested in.
Participating in 4-H
is a great opportunity for kids to learn and have loads of FUN! If
you have questions about 4-H, this is the opportunity to get them
answered.
Please call the Extension office at
732-8289 if you and your child would like to attend the 4-H Find Out
Party. Reservations need to be made by Oct. 17. Please reserve
your place today!
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