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School Supplies for the Nicaragua Mission Project

6/16/2014

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Don’t Scrap Those Used School Supplies!

The Nicaragua Mission Project, the 2013-14 International Outreach Program of the Niagara Frontier Reading Council, has enjoyed a robust year of interest and active support among our members.  Thanks to all members who donated school supplies and books in Spanish over the past several months.

As the school year draws to a close, please remember this worthwhile initiative.  Consider placing bins in your classrooms or hallways for any school supplies students do not want or need. Whatever you are able to collect—from used pencils and notebooks to crayons, rulers, markers, and pens—will be greatly appreciated.  Supplies do not need to be new to be donated to the children who attend school in this impoverished nation.

Once collected, school supplies and books in Spanish (no books in English, please) should be packed in sturdy boxes (for ease of shipping, please do not overfill) and dropped off at: 10100 Transit Road, East Amherst (14051).  The location is just north of North French Road.  Drop-offs may be made at anytime.  Enter the driveway to the left of the house.  Proceed to the shelter at the end of the driveway and deposit items on the tables found there.  Please note on the boxes who the donation is from.  You can either indicate your name, your school, or Niagara Frontier Reading Council.

Packing for shipment to Nicaragua begins in early July, so if you can arrange your drop-off before that date, it would be helpful.  If you are unable to make a delivery and would like to arrange for pick-up at your school, Sue Busch has generously offered to transport supplies.  She asks that teachers collaborate and consolidate supply collections within districts or between schools to allow pick-ups to be manageable.  Call Sue at 873-5657 to make arrangements for pick-up prior to July 1.

Other items besides school supplies are always welcome.  For details, please visit the Nicaragua Mission Project website: http://www.projectnica.com/items_needed.htm.

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Judy Bradbury, Outreach Committee 

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Save the Date -- "Wild About Reading" at the Buffalo Zoo! 

5/1/2014

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Don't Scrap Those Used School Supplies! -- Nicaragua Mission Project

4/29/2014

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The Nicaragua Mission Project, the 2013-14 International Outreach Program of the Niagara Frontier Reading Council, has enjoyed a robust year of interest and active support among our members.  Thanks to all members who donated school supplies and books in Spanish over the past several months.

As the school year draws to a close, please remember this worthwhile initiative.  Consider placing bins in your classrooms or hallways for any school supplies students do not want or need. Whatever you are able to collect—from used pencils and notebooks to crayons, rulers, markers, and pens—will be greatly appreciated.  Supplies do not need to be new to be donated to the children who attend school in this impoverished nation.

Once collected, school supplies and books in Spanish (no books in English, please) should be packed in sturdy boxes (for ease of shipping, please do not overfill) and dropped off at: 10100 Transit Road, East Amherst (14051).  The location is just north of North French Road.  Drop-offs may be made at anytime.  Enter the driveway to the left of the house.  Proceed to the shelter at the end of the driveway and deposit items on the tables found there.  Please note on the boxes who the donation is from.  You can either indicate your name, your school, or Niagara Frontier Reading Council.

Packing for shipment to Nicaragua begins in early July, so if you can arrange your drop-off before that date, it would be helpful.

If you are unable to make a delivery and would like to arrange for pick-up at your school, Sue Busch has generously offered to transport supplies.  She asks that teachers collaborate and consolidate supply collections within districts or between schools to allow pick-ups to be manageable.  Call Sue at 873-5657 to make arrangements for pick-up prior to July 1.

Other items besides school supplies are always welcome.  For details, please visit the Nicaragua Mission Project website: http://www.projectnica.com/items_needed.htm.

Judy Bradbury
Outreach Committee 


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April 5th -- Professional Book Discussion Group Meeting

3/3/2014

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Our next Professional Book Discussion Group meeting will take place immediately following the NFRC Spring Brunch on Saturday, April 5.  It will be co-led by Mary Beth Scumaci and me and will last one hour.  We will discuss “Part 4: Lead by Habit” (pp. 261-308).  This will be our final PBDG meeting for this school year.  Invite your colleagues to join our organization and participate in the discussion!  A few copies of Great Habits, Great Readers are still available for $23.00—it’s not too late to grab a copy and learn from this highly acclaimed book!

Please take a moment to click the link below and let us know if you're planning to attend the PBDG meeting.  This will help with planning for handouts and seating.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bx3MSSlePF5LXlqlrK5HhJQB4cI3vNjlLsiErSSAEGc/viewform

If you have suggestions for future selections for the PBDG, please bring information on the book to the meeting or send it to me atjudyreads@bluefrog.com<mailto:judyreads@bluefrog.com>. The PBDG committee will be reviewing suggestions in late Spring.

Finally, please remember donations for the NFRC Nicaragua Mission Project will be accepted at all NFRC events. School supplies, both new and used, are welcome and appreciated!

Thanks!

See you at the brunch,
Judy Bradbury
NFRC Professional Development Chair
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Join Us for Our Next Professional Book Club Meeting!

1/28/2014

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The NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss Part 3 (pp. 165-260) of Great Habits, Great Readers immediately following the Winter Brunch.  Thanks to Patty Oliphant and Kathleen Montesanti for agreeing to co-lead the meeting. Participation certificates will be issued.  

Below is a great picture from our last book club meeting. Consider joining us on Saturday, February 1st to be a part of this wonderful professional learning opportunity!
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NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group Update

1/25/2014

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NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group Update

The NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss Part 3 (pp. 165-260) of Great Habits, Great Readers immediately following the Winter Brunch.  Thanks to Patty Oliphant and Kathleen Montesanti for agreeing to co-lead the meeting. Participation certificates will be issued. 

The date of our final NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group meeting has been changed.  We will meet immediately following the Spring Brunch on April 5 instead of March 29th.  The meeting will take advantage of an accommodating meeting space in the South Towns and is free of additional charge.  Thanks to Amy Bartell for arranging to make this possible. Please make note of this change of date on your calendars.  

This final meeting will cover Part 4 in the text (pp. 261-308).  It will be co-led by Mary Beth Scumaci and Judy Bradbury and will last one hour. Participation certificates will be issued. 

A limited number of copies of the text remain and are available for $23.00 each.  If you have a colleague who is interested in joining the discussion, and perhaps is attending the brunch, please be assured it’s not too late for anyone to join NFRC and take part in the fun!  See Judy Bradbury today to secure a book, or you may contact her at judyreads@bluefrog.com. 

We look forward to welcoming all interested NFRC members at our final two book discussion group meetings for 2013-14!


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Questions?  Please contact Judy Bradbury at judyreads@bluefrog.com.

**Please note:  You must be a member of NFRC to participate in the Professional Book Discussion Group.  You may join at any time to take advantage of member benefits.**

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NFRC Winter Brunch -- Register Today! 

12/30/2013

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Register today for the upcoming NFRC Winter Brunch taking place on February 1st from 8:00 - 12:00. Dr. Timothy Rasinski will be presenting on "A Little Bit of Vocabulary, A Touch of Fluency, and a Whole Lot of Reading Comprehension." This event is generously sponsored by Scholastic. 


Limited spots available, so register today!


(Read more information on our Winter Brunch page here!) 

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NFRC Mini-Grant Application

12/9/2013

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Are you interested in applying for a NFRC Mini-Grant? 

Please complete the NFRC Mini-Grant Proposal by saving the attached mini-grant application form below (click on the red "Download File" link) and then email it or send a hard copy to Roxanne Wallace.  If you have any questions please contact Roxanne.

Applications are due January 18, 2014

Send applications to: 
Roxanne Wallace, NFRC Mini-grant Chair
447 Pine St.
Lockport, New York 14094 
readroxw@aol.com 
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NEW Member Professional Book Giveaway! 

10/14/2013

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Were you unable to join us for our Fall Mini-Conference but still interested in receiving a copy of the book, Great Habits, Great Readers, by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo, AjaSettles, & Juliana Worrell? Here's your chance! 

Become a member today and enter our Rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the book (a $23 value!). Giveaway starts at midnight 10/15 and will end on 10/31. Two winners will be chosen at random on November 1st. Enter using the form below or on our Facebook page here!

If you are one of our winners, you may read the book on your own or join our NEW professional book discussion group. We would love to have you part of the discussion. The next meeting is on November 9th! (Read more about the discussion group here!) Copies are available for purchase for $23 through the NFRC, as well. 

NOTE: You must be a member of the Niagara Frontier Reading Council to be eligible to win this giveaway! Join today!
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Professional Book Discussion Group Meetings!

10/14/2013

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Thank you to all who participated in the NFRC Fall Mini-Conference.  It was a great success! 

For those of you interested in continuing with our professional book discussion on Great Habits, Great Readers, below is the list of meeting dates and times. 

We are eager to begin and welcome all members to the meetings.  If you know of any colleagues who might want to participate, please have them contact Carol Bush to join the organization (bush2788@hotmail.com).  We have a few copies of the book available for $23—first come, first served!  We are also going to be raffling off TWO books via Facebook and our website to new members. 

Meeting #1 
Discussion -- Part 1: pp. 1-74
November 9, 2013
9:00 AM -11:00 AM (Location TBD)

Meeting #2
Discussion -- Part 2: pp. 77-163
January 11, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Location TBD)

Meeting #3

Discussion -- Part 3: pp. 167-260
February 1, 2014 
(Following the Winter Brunch @ Classics V for 1 Hour)

Meeting #4
Discussion -- Part 4: pp. 263-307
March (TBD)
Time & Location (TBD)



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