Education Partners,

Good afternoon. A few items of interest:

• · The Board of Education last night approved a bid for more efficient lighting at three schools that is expected to save the district tens of thousands of dollars a year. Click here for the full Board of Education meeting synopsis: http://www.d303.org/Board/mostrecent.pdf
   
• The Norris Cultural Arts Center has announced four openings on its 16-member Board. All area adult residents are invited to submit letters of interest and resume, detailing their qualifications, to the attention of Kathleen Bowling, St. Charles Community Unit School District #303, 201 South Seventh Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. The deadline for submitting applications is July 22, 2006. Click here for more information: http://www.d303.org/news/press/ncacseats06pr.htm
   
• Wasco Elementary School is searching for alumni interested in and willing to share stories and/or attend events planned for the school’s 100th anniversary celebration, which will take place during the 2006-2007 school year.
  
  Anyone with a story about or photos of Wasco Elementary School is encouraged to send a letter to Wasco Elementary School, 4N782 School Street, Wasco, IL 60183, attention Linda-Centennial Publicity; or email to centennialspirit@comcast.net; or call (630) 377-6876.

And finally, here is something to inspire and amaze:

District 303’s own Nell Nunn retired this spring after 16 years with the district – most recently as a special education teacher at Norton Creek Elementary School.

Well, Nell’s not one to sit around, apparently.

She has signed up to participate in 12 – count ‘em, 12 –3-day, 60-mile walks over 14 weeks this summer and fall to raise money to help fight breast cancer. Her first walk will be in Boston August 4-6, and the last one is scheduled in San Diego from November 10-12. She has walked in five other walks, and worked, or “crewed” in three more. Her mom died of lung cancer.

Nell needs to raise $2,200 to take part in each walk, and would appreciate support from anyone who wants to give it. Donations can be made to her through the event website: www.The3day.org Click on “Donate” and then on the appropriate Walk date.

Best luck to Nell!

Tom Hernandez
Director of Communications