October 2016 Ezine

 YOUNG WRITERS' WORKSHOP

ALL GRADES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN

EVEN ADULTS!


Enjoy a Fun Morning With Published Authors! 

WHEN:  OCT. 22, 2016 
TIME: 8:45 A.M. to Noon  
WHERE: AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING CENTER  
710 10th St., Golden, CO 80401   

JULIE DANNEBERG - AUTHOR - TEACHER  
A workshop on using your curiosity and questions in writing nonfiction GRADES 8 to ADULTS

Julie Danneberg is the author of 14 children's books, both fiction and nonfiction.  She started writing children's books when her two children were young; now they are grown up. She thinks she was inspired because of all of their visits to the library. Lots of times, when she was working on a book, they would take family trips to find out more about her subject. She has a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  As a teacher for the last 22 years, she taught all grade levels, working for both Jefferson County and Cherry Creek School Districts. Visit  www.juliedanneberg.com  for more information.

 
CLAUDIA MILLS - AUTHOR - TEACHER 
Fabulous fiction story workshop for GRADES 5 through 7

Claudia Mills has written numerous books for children! Claudia earned degrees from Wellesley College and Princeton  University and earned an M.L.S. degree from the University of Maryland, with a concentration in children's literature. She worked as an editorial assistant at Four Winds Press (Scholastic) and as an editor at the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at the  University of Maryland. In addition to being a published author, she is also an associate professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Visit  www.claudiamillsauthor.com  for more information.


JODY THOMAS - AUTHOR - TEACHER 
Fascinating creative fiction workshop for GRADES K through 4

Jody Thomas wrote her fist poem, "A Book is Truly My Best Friend," when she was in preschool. Since then she has written a lot more, some published in Highlights and the Cricket magazines. Jody has studied at Claremont McKenna College, Oxford University, and the University of Colorado at Denver. She teaches writing, literature, humanities, and women's and gender studies at CU Denver, the Community College of Denver, and Front Range Community College. 


WILLOW GEORGE - AUTHOR -TEACHER 
Outstanding workshop for GRADES K through 4

 Willow George first published a poem when she was 9. She is the Co- Creator of the Jeffco Writing Challenge and, for the past 8 years, a facilitator for the Young Writer's Conference. During her first year teaching, Willow wrote thematic units for a multicultural and gifted/talented book, Fundamentals of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in
K-12 Mainstream Classrooms , which is taught across the country at the university level.  She has studied at UMass-Amherst and Colorado University of Denver. She holds a Master Degree in Educational Psychology with a practicum in Gifted and Talented. As a Gifted and Talented Specialist, Willow brings the creativity and exploration of writing to a higher level using the arts to illuminate all genres of writing. Her passion stems from poetry and knowing how powerful words, books, and communication open new windows for each child.  She is currently in the process of writing and co-writing two children's books and an informative book about her insights on being a GT teacher.



Costs for the workshop will be primarily paid by ENC. 
Students can enroll now by paying a fee of $10.00. 
The discounted price for two students enrolling together is $16 
(if you are unable to pay the enrollment fee, please contact ENC.) 

To register please complete this
or mail or email the APPLICATION and RELEASE forms,
or download the forms at ENCeducate.org


Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your place!

Sign up by completing both the application and publication release forms online or emailing to:
barbarabanning83@msn.com
or mailing to:
ENC
PO Box 688 
    Golden, CO 80402 
                                                                                                    
Call 800-978-4290 or 720-354-1444 for questions.
 

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JOIN ENC FOR SOME FUN AND TREATS

DROP BY FOR SOME TREATS AND BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD HOLIDAY RAFFLE TICKETS IN FRONT OF BUFFALO ROSE IN GOLDEN AT GOLDEN MERCHANTS'
TRICK OR TREAT STREET

October 31st FROM 3-5PM 
 1119 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80401

Buy one ticket for $8 or two tickets for $14, 
(normally priced: one for $10 or two for $16)

Look for another chance to buy your raffle ticket the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving at Jumpstreet 
from 11:30-2:30!

The actual drawings for the Holiday Baskets will be held on 
Saturday Dec. 17th
after ticket sales conclude from 11:30-3pm 
at Jumpstreet at Colorado Mills
14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80401
(You must be 18 or over to purchase tickets, but
you don't need to be present to win!)

Last year local merchants donated over $1,750 in gifts 
for our three Holiday Baskets! 

We are accepting donations and gifts from local businesses. Your business donation is tax deductible and supports the goals and purposes of ENC, a 501 (c) 3 organization, which is dedicated to the advancement of education. 

To donate, please contact Barb at: 720-354-1444. 
Thank you!


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COMING UP IN 2017: THE FIRST EVER 
JEFFCO BOOK  CHALLENGE!

 If your school creates the best 
Jeffco I LOVE TO READ ebook, 
it will receive an ENC donation in 2017!

Click here to review the  fabulous ebook created by Kyffin Elementary students in 2016:


SCHOOLS RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR BEST BOOK

STUDENTS CAN WIN A TATTERED COVER GIFT CARD

 
 
 
 
 
WHAT: STUDENTS FILL IN THE STATEMENT 

"I
 LOVE TO READ_____________"
 
AND CREATE AN ILLUSTRATION

WHEN:   FEBRUARY 20, 2017-- DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

SEE FLYER FOR MORE  DETAILS






And everyone's favorite is back. . .

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JEFFCO WRITING CHALLENGE

STUDENTS CAN WIN $100.00 FOR THEIR STORY 

WHAT: 4TH ANNUAL WRITING CONTEST FOR K-12 STUDENTS

STUDENTS CAN WIN PRIZES UP TO $100.00 FOR 1ST PLACE

WHEN: February 20, 2017  -- DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR STORY

MAY 10, 2017  --  AWARDS CEREMONY

SEE THE 4TH ANNUAL JWC FLYER/PERMISSION SLIP 

FOR MORE DETAILS:





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Volunteer to Read to a Child
 
Help ENC Launch our Reading Mentor Program:
READ CONNECT JEFFCO (RCJ)
 
  
 

READ Connect Jeffco (RCJ) is a nonprofit organization (through ENC) that will create shared reading experiences in preschools and kindergarten programs during the 2016 school year. 
 
The goal of READ Connect Jeffco is to provide students with volunteer adult readers.  Reading with a caring volunteer promotes the joy of learning and greater self-esteem in young children.  Learning to love reading at an early age correlates with greater achievement in school, even years later! 
 
Volunteer now to read to a child!
 
PROVEN RESULTS
 
Washington DC's  Everybody Wins found that students who are read to during lunch are twice as likely to improve their school performance as kids who aren't read to, and their teachers report that the kids who are read to take more books home, volunteer to read more in class, and are more likely to say they enjoy reading. Results like these come because of the special relationship between mentors and the children they read to. More than just "reading buddies," the adult volunteers also serve as role models, and report overwhelmingly positive feelings about their experience reading with the children.
 
Now ENC is bringing a reading mentor program to Jeffco, 
and you can help!
 
Just a few hours a month at lunch time or story time can change a child's life.  Volunteer as a mentor, donate to the RCJ program, or get your business involved as a partner. There are lots of ways to help.
 
Contact Barbara Banning, Mentor Coordinator at 720-354-1444, or fill out the form below get started today!
 
 
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Join Our Cause


ENC- Dedicated to the Advancement of Education
Education is the gift that keeps on giving. It develops a person
into a strong member of society. We strive to assist school programs that shape young lives. Education Nonprofit Corporation's goal is to raise money for schools to promote and advance education at all levels.  We also host educational seminars for all ages. There are two ways you can help.

Volunteer at ENC!
If you have a student, scout or youth group member with a volunteering requirement to fulfill, we would love to hear from you! Everything we do is about bringing communities together to help public education. If you are interested, please contact Barbara at 720-354-1444.

Donate to ENC and get Tax Deductions.
Donations to ENC are tax deductible. ENC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you've already donated, thank you!  We appreciate your generosity. If you've been meaning to make a contribution, it's never been easier. Click on the PayPal button to make a secure payment online, or fill out, print, and mail the form below to ENC.  

 

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Yes, I want to help education in my community! 
Here is my gift of:

 
____$5   ____$10   ____$20   ____$35   ____other amount 

 

ENC
PO Box 688
Golden, CO 80402 

Thank you!


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About Us
 
Education Nonprofit Corporation is a small grassroots organization that was formed in late 2008 to advance education by providing additional funds for schools and educational programs. ENC programs include the Writing Challenge and the Read Connect Jeffco (RCJ).  

ENC has donated over $213,000.00  
directly to public schools since May of 2009
  
Volunteer staff at ENC includes: 
Barbara Banning - Director, Office and Games Manager
Marcy Hoefner - Director
Linda Rediger - Director
Jody Thomas - Creative Consultant


We are happy to answer your questions!   
Call us at 720-354-1444 or 800-978-4290 


  

 

Education Nonprofit Corporation
P.O. Box 688
Golden, CO 80402