| NIE Schedule for 2009-2010 School Year
NIE Program begins
Serial Story 'When the Wild West Came to Town' Young Oscar anticipates Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show coming to his hometown, Mendota, Illinois. Oscar never imagined what would happen. Historical fiction for all ages. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 8.
Constitution Day – Sept.17 In-paper special supplement to use on this new nationwide education day.
Get Wise about Wireless put out by The National Crime Prevention Council. Safety tips and precautions for students about cell phones, texting, sending photos, etc. All grades. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Starts Thursday, October 1.
Halloween Tips – October 29
“The Life of Lincoln” Tuesdays and Thursdays. Starts October 27
Serial Story “Time Stone Series of American Heroes: Benjamin Franklin” Sam and Isabel go back in time with Professor Max and witness Benjamin Franklin with the Declaration of Independence. An interesting look at history in the early years of America. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 12.
Design An Ad – Packets to schools by February 8. Pickup February 26.
Students in Grades 3-12 design ads for participating businesses.
February 10 – Chinese New Year Special In-Paper feature
February 11 – Valentine’s Day Special In-Paper feature
February 24 – Celebrate Black History Month with a Special In-Paper feature
“Celebrate Responsibly” In-Paper feature teaches students the safe way to celebrate, perfect for Spring Break and St. Pat’s Day. Thursdays and Fridays. Starts Thursday, March 4. Grades 5+.
April
“Celebrate Poetry" - Send in your poetry, you could be published.
Earth Day - April 22 Special In-Paper feature
Teacher’s Day- May 4 Send us a letter why your teacher is grea t


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