Meet Author Virginia Frances Schwartz

Meet the Author ASK Videoconference
February 11 @ 12:00 EST


This videoconference is open to 6-8 middle school classes to meet with author Virginia Frances Schwartz and discuss her historical fiction novel "If I Just Had Two Wings" which tells the story of a young fugitive slaves trek to freedom via the legendary Underground Railroad. It details the secret network of people and places throughout the United States dedicated to helping slaves escape to Canada.

Participating classes are encouraged to read this award winning book and then share a videoconference with other classes in the U.S. and Canada to ASK Ms. Schwartz questions about her book and about her writing.

The videoconference will take place on Thursday, February 11th at 12:00 EST. If you are interested in participating in this videoconference or have any questions please E-mail Andrea Israeli at aisrael@schools.nyc.gov.

A teacher's guide and student activities will be sent to you for you and your students to follow. The book is available at book sellers like Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Andrea Israeli Technology Integration Facilitator

IS145

aisrael@schools.nyc.gov

Ph; IS 145 (718)-457-1242

Web: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ILtbKyu8I9GT7LZkkDB3GNhh2YS_V_OstMuZPMlMAWyuREjLKFfSndOnxz-XeFjcGyjFpCgmw8a0zPBYh9of-2qXNYrvWPH9raKGJL5mcm0h35_Vl0zjcx74Tmg7k9OEMgsBmjshnBVXDWbBPpUDLLmpb0nyFGoS Blog: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ILtbKyu8I9GPGBNJ_3geXbzQpUTWvOi2oXeF_tEPO3dlSvK5GtSmcWA4xuQCeaHpIzM79tQLrOXg5P9OO0SGOt-HLKykJw0hz-mtOWxaFwXUPQl7Qq9koYoa-b__ZJOAn41CAch7o9w=

Junior Achievement’s Excellence and Ethics…An Executive Speaks

WVIZ/PBS Presents
Junior Achievement’s Excellence and Ethics…An Executive Speaks

5 Key Community Leaders

5 Challenging Discussions

5 Engaging Students

Community leaders convey the message with statewide high schools that responsible, ethical behavior is the cornerstone of success. This exciting program explores the role of ethics in school life, personal interactions and business dealings.

JA’s Excellence and Ethics fosters students’ ethical decision-making as they prepare to enter the workforce and take part in the global marketplace.
This is a unique opportunity to chart an ethical course for the next generation of leaders…don’t let your students miss out!

DATE
Friday, December 12, 2008

TIME
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

SPEAKER
Mr. Umberto P. Fedeli, President and CEO-The Fedeli Group


TRANSMISSION MODES
NOTA, State IP and ATM Networks

Interested?
Please contact John Ramicone at WVIZ/PBS at (216) 916-6360 or email John at john.ramicone@ideastream.org
no later than Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.
Worldwide, Junior Achievement is the largest and fastest-growing non-profit provider of entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness education. We reach 7.5 million students each year throughout the United States as well as in over 100 other countries around the world.
www.ja.orgThank you to The Burton D. Morgan Foundation for their generous support of this programming.