3 School Events for April 2007
Schools events for April 2007 which includes National Library Week, National Volunteer Week and Earth Day
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- Celebrate National Library Week April 15-21, 2007
Now in its 49th year, National Library Week serves as a special time to emphasize the contributions that libraries make to thousands of communities across the United States. This week also promotes the free resources provided by libraries and is an opportunity to acknowledge those who keep these invaluable institutions up and running.
Positive Promotions can help in the planning of a memorable and fun way to observe National Library Week. Use the provided event ideas, or let them serve as an inspiration to plan your own unique celebration. Coupled with our inexpensive and library-tested products, any event–no matter how large or small–is sure to be appreciated by all who enjoy your library.
Here are creative ways to celebrate Celebrate National Libray Week and utilize our attention-getting, cost-effective products. These ideas were inspired by events held throughout the country. Use them to take your National Libray Week programs to new levels of success.
A Look Into the Past:
Highlight the history of your region during National Library Week. In March, contact local authors whose books contain information about significant happenings in and around your hometown, such as a Revolutionary War battle. Invite the writers to share their knowledge with youngsters one evening. On the night of the program, have a display of local history books set out. As they enter, hand kids Explore The World: Open A Book Reading Passports which feature a history section and Read Here, There and Everywhere Bookmarks.
Hidden Tickets:
Take an idea from the childhood favorite “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and hide “golden tickets” in quick-read children’s books. On each gold-colored piece of paper write, “If you find me, read this book, and then show me to a librarian.” Throughout the week, give each child who finds a special paper a Catch The Spirit of Reading! Translucent High Flyer Disc or a My Library Card: A Friend For Life! Card/Coin Purse. To make sure he or she has read the book, request a short summary.
Help Wanted:
Garner support from local businesses to remind the public about the importance of their local library! In advance, phone storeowners and medical centers to see if they would like to hand out library-related products during National Library Week. Drop off several Lollipops, Bookmarks and Pencils from the Where Imaginations Grow Value Pack to each location. Encourage the businesses to have these items sitting out for children to take all week.
You can see more ideas and products about National Library Week at www.positive-schools.com
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:18:09 -0500 - Celebrate Volunteer Week April 15-21, 2007
When disaster strikes or a specific need has to be filled in a community, volunteers are always there to lend a helping hand. There are more than 65 million of them in the United States, and the work they do is worth billions of dollars. Over the past three decades, the generosity of these people has been celebrated during National Volunteer Week. Let Positive Promotions aid you in honoring volunteers and motivating them to keep up the good work! Use the following ideas as inspiration when you start planning for your 2007 volunteer celebration. Combine them with our inexpensive and thoughtful gifts to accentuate your thoughts of appreciation and make your event one that volunteers will always remember.
Here are creative ways to Celebrate Volunteer Week and utilize our attention-getting, cost-effective products. These ideas were inspired by events held throughout the country. Use them to take your Volunteer Week Week programs to new levels of success.
Pirate’s Feast:
Show your volunteer crew that you treasure their time and talents by holding a pirate-themed party. Create festive banners with phrases like, “Without Yer Help, We’d Be Walking the Plank,” and hang them in the cafeteria during a volunteer week luncheon. Encourage everyone to dress up for the event with eye patches, peg legs and stuffed parrots on their shoulders. Serve up some pirate cuisine, such as stew, fish, chicken and biscuits. Have a “Volunteers Priceless Treasures” 3-Piece Stationery Set and a Pouch With Treasures waiting at the place setting for each treasured volunteer.
Political Support:
Most politicians understand the importance of the work volunteers do, so invite a local or state politician–the mayor, a county legislator or a state representative–to speak to those in your organization. Have him or her appear at a recognition brunch for volunteers. Several weeks before the event, use our Volunteer Event Invitation Postcards to invite people. The day of the brunch, give each volunteer a “Volunteers Priceless Treasures” T-Shirt to wear. After the politician is finished speaking, have him or her present each honored individual with a “Volunteers Thanks For Going The Extra Mile” Gold Foil-Stamped Certificate.
Wheel Appeal:
Volunteers put a lot of effort into what they do, but they often spend their own money for gasoline to get to and from places where they’re needed. Help them take care of their vehicles by providing volunteers with our Handy Auto Travel Kits that offer an easy way to keep vehicle information organized. You can also give them our Deluxe Key Ring Lights to keep their keys together and ready to go.
You can see more ideas and products about Volunteer Week at www.positive-schools.com
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:17:59 -0500 - Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2007
U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson created a nationwide grassroots demonstration to put environmental issues into the limelight. That demonstration became Earth Day. The first year, 1970, at least 20 million people participated. The large turnout started an environmental movement, which led to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. The movement and Earth Day eventually spread around the world.
Here are creative ways to celebrate Earth Day and utilize our attention-getting, cost-effective products. These ideas were inspired by events held throughout the country. Use them to take your Earth Day programs to new levels of success.
Pedaling For Our Planet:
Bicycling is a healthy activity and doesn’t pollute the Earth, so hold a “Clean & Green” bicycle ride to show students they can get fit and help our planet at the same time. Work with local officials to determine the best location for this group ride and to arrange the closure of any streets if necessary. Seek out businesses that are willing to sponsor the event. Have students sign up in advance, then order an Earth Day Awareness Bracelet for each person participating. The day of the bicycle ride, give out Deluxe Celebration Packs at the end of the route, along with words of congratulations.
Music’s In The Air:
Add something extra to your celebration–music. Quite a few Earth Day songs exist with lyrics about caring for the Earth set to tunes kids already know, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Go online for free access to these songs. One Web site, musiced.about.com/od/20thcentury/a/earthday (note: no www), contains links to several other Web sites all featuring Earth Day songs. Lead a lively sing-along, then extend the lesson by going through the “Let’s Learn About Recycling” Educational Activities Book with the students and distributing “Celebrate Earth Day Every Day” Kits.
Practical Solutions:
Several days before Earth Day, give students an interesting homework assignment. Ask them to search their neighborhoods for ways the environment is being hurt and write down their findings. Also request that they come up with suggestions to solve the problems. For example, a neighbor’s sprinkler system is broken and is spraying water on the sidewalk instead of on the lawn. The solution would be to fix or replace the sprinkler. Make Earth Day the due date for the assignment. At that time, invite students to discuss what they have written. Reward those who volunteer to speak by entering their names into a drawing for Reusable Shopping Bags (see page 11). Give all students Earth Day Wildflower Mix Seed Packets (see page 2) to help beautify their neighborhoods.
You can see more ideas and products about Earth Day www.positive-schools.com
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