Celebrate AEW November 13-19

American Education Week (AEW) resources were mailed by WEA to all local presidents/contacts recently, and may also be viewed on the WEA Website at: http://www.wyoea.org/deletewltp04_files/Intro%20letter.htm

This year's theme, "A Strong America Starts with Great Public Schools," highlights the importance of bringing together teachers, school staff, parents, students, and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools.

Identity Theft Presentation in Laramie Is Open to All

Don’t be a victim—come learn about the ever-growing crime of identity theft.  The Albany County Education Association is sponsoring a free presentation by the dynamic NEA Member Benefits Consultant, Pam Wilson.  WEA members who live near enough to travel to Laramie that evening are invited to attend.  When & where?  Wed., Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m., Laramie High School Cafeteria

Evanston EA to Host Oktoberfest 2005

The Evanston Education Association invites anyone in their vicinity to attend the Oktoberfest 2005 celebration on Sat., Oct. 29, 6:00 p.m., at the Evanston Machine Shop.  Partake in traditional German Food, door prizes, a dessert auction, music and dancing.  All proceeds benefit the EEA Scholarship Fund.  Admission at the door: $15.

NEA Teacher ToolKit

Introducing the NEA Teacher ToolKit! Online tools for teachers -- designed by NEA Members. Take advantage of these easy-to-use classroom tools, including curriculum and assessment tools, IEP development tools, and more! Learn more at: www.neateachertoolkit.com

Arch Coal Awards—Nominate a Fellow WEA Member

The Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards program is now accepting nominations of deserving teachers from Wyoming!  Nominations may be made online at www.archteacherawards.com or by mail on nomination forms available in schools, Taco John’s, and Loaf ‘n Jug locations throughout the state. WEA offices in Cheyenne and Casper also have the nomination forms.

Ten recipients will receive personal $2,500 cash awards. Since the program’s inception in Wyoming, Arch Coal has provided $125,000 in awards to outstanding classroom teachers in the state.

Nominated teachers will receive an application packet that must be completed to be eligible for the award. The packets include suggestions for completing the application, and additional help is available at archteacherawards@yahoo.com.

P.S.:  Teachers in West Virginia (the other location for Arch Coal awards) are being nominated at a 3 to 1 rate over Wyoming teachers.  This is a challenge to WY to get busy with nominations!

 Win a Curious George 100th Day Celebration for Your Classroom!

Houghton Mifflin Co. and Universal Studios will pick 10 grand-prize-winning classrooms to win a Curious George 100th Day celebration and a special screening of the upcoming animated movie Curious George. The Curious George character* will com  e to your school with wonderful gifts for your class including a set of Curious George books and fun-filled goody bags.

*A costume will be loaned to you for the celebration and must be returned.

One hundred first-prize winners will receive Curious George The Movie: The Deluxe Movie Storybook, The Complete Adventures of Curious George, and a set of Curious George bookmarks for the class. See Official Rules on the poster page for complete details. Here's how to enter:

• Download the poster at http://www.nea.org/readacross/images/curiousgeo1.pdf.
• Scroll down and print out Page 4.
• Fill out Curious George's balloons with 10 things your class is curious about, along with your school name and other information.
• Mail your page to the address provided.

Entries must be postmarked by November 15, 2005 and received by November 22, 2005.

More information is available at: http://www.nea.org/readacross/curiousgeorge.html

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