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E2B: Education-to-Business e-newsletter
 | | E2B, an Education-to-Business e-newsletter produced by the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, highlights the needs of member schools and education-relatednon-profits to help build connections between these organizations andthe local business community.
2010 Education Committee Premier sponsors:
ACT, Oral B and Procter & Gamble
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NOTE: Volunteers may be asked to complete a volunteer application andcriminal background check forms. The contact person for each volunteeropportunity will advise volunteers on proper procedures for their schoolor organization. E2B is provided as an information service only andshould not be construed as an endorsement of any program or eventcontained therein.
| | - Used Band and Orchestra Instruments
Iowa City Community School District - Used instrumentsin good playing condition are needed for students unable to affordtheir own. In-kind donation receipt may beavailable. Contact Jacki Brennan at brennan.jacki@iccsd.k12.ia.us
- Transportation
West High and South East Junior High - Transportation needed for students and their parents to attend health clinics during the day. Contact Susie Poulton at poulton.susie@iccsd.k12.ia.us
- Student Incentive Coupons/Prizes
Iowa City Community School District - Coupons for food or activities (ice cream, pizza, soft drinks,bowling, movies, etc.) from local businesses to use as rewards foracademic achievement and exhibiting positive behaviors. Contact CoreenFrank at frank.coreen@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Kirkwood Elementary - Coupons and gift certificates for 5th and 6th grade after school program. Pencils for pencil machine to reward students for positive behavior. Contact Sarah Smith at smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
| | SPECIALTY VOLUNTEERS |
- Attorney
Regina Middle School - Attorney needed to work with junior high mock trial team from mid-August through November. Contact Diane Coffin at diane.coffin@regina.pvt.k12.ia.us
- Basic Computing
Regina Elementary - Help kindergarten students with computer skills Mondays and Fridays, 1:20 - 2:00 p.m. Contact Barb McGee @ bmcgee@regina.pvt.k12.ia.us
Career Speakers
Solon Community School District - Various speakers for events throughout the year. Contact Kim Blankenheim at 624-3401 or kblankenheim@solon.k12.ia.us - Child Care
Kirkwood Elementary - Caring individuals or groups to provide child care during parent events throughout the year. Contact Sarah Smith at smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
- Digital Media, Graphic Design, Writing
Iowa City Community School District Foundation - Specialized volunteers needed with experience in graphic design, websites, writing, editing, photography or grant writing to help with activities geared towards fundraising for programs and projects in the Iowa City Community School District. Contact Jacki Brennan at brennan.jacki@iccsd.k12.ia.us Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa provides age-appropriate curriculum focusing on student success in these areas. Materials are provided to community volunteers to teach school-age children. There are volunteer needs in several schools in Johnson and Iowa Counties as well as volunteer needs for special events to support these programs. Contact Erin Gray at egray@jaeasterniowa.org
- Japanese Language
Scattergood Friends School- Independent study students seek assistance in Level 1 Japanese language acquisition. Contact Nicole Wolf-Kamplin at academics@scattergood.org Media Professional
South East Junior High - Speaker from radio, TV, newspaper or advertising field needed for one visit winter of 2009-2010. Contact Mike Reeve at reeve.mike@iccsd.k12.ia.us - Pre-Engineering Volunteers
Clear Creek Amana Middle School - Contact: Brad Fox at 545-4490 or bfox@cca.k12.ia.us
- Sewing
Sewing project help needed for 7th and 8th graders. Contact Stacy Sueppel at stacy.sueppel@regina.pvt.k12.ia.us
- Specialty Presenters
Solon Community School District - Persons knowledgeable through professional or personalexperience to present material relevant to curriculum (civil rights,historical events, pioneer life, etc.) Contact Kim Blankenheim at624-3401 or kblankenheim@solon.k12.ia.us Veterans
Solon High School - Speakers for U.S. Government and History classes. Contact Kim Blankenheim at 624-3401 or kblankenheim@solon.k12.ia.us
| | | READING BUDDIES | TUTORS and
ACADEMIC MENTORS | CLERICAL and
EVENT SUPPORT | Clear Creek Amana Elementary - Contact Brad Fox at 545-4490 or bfox@cca.k12.ia.us
Coralville Central- Flexible hours during school day. Contact Barb Jenkins at jenkins.barb@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Hoover Elementary- Flexible hours during school day. Contact Shannon Kehoe at kehoe.shannon@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Horn Elementary- Reading buddies needed various hours throughout the day. Contact Kristin Cannon at cannon.kristin@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Kirkwood Elementary- Flexible hours during school day. Contact Sarah Smith at smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Lakeview Elementary- Contact Kim Blankenheim at 624-3401 or
kblankenheim@solon.k12.ia.us
Lucas Elementary - Flexible hours during school day and/or after school. Read aloud, help students develop literacy skills. Contact Brian Lehmann at
lehmann.brian@iccsd.k12.ia.us
North Bend Elementary - Prefer Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Contact Brenda Parker at bparker@cca.k12.ia.us
Penn Elementary- Contact Julie Robinson at robinson.julie@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Roosevelt Elementary - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Training provided. Contact Mindy Paulsen at paulsen.mindy@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Shimek Elementary - Flexible hours during the school day. Contact Sloane Henry at sloanehenry@mchsi.com
South East Junior High - One hour a week, journal back and forth with same student as you read the same book. No in-school time required. Contact Rita Platt at platt.rita@iccsd.k12.ia.us | Clear Creek Amana Middle School- Math tutors. Contact Brad Fox at 545-4490 or bfox@cca.k12.ia.us
Hills Elementary- One-on-one math and reading tutors. Flexible hours during school day. Contact Carmen Dixon at dixon.carmen@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Iowa City Community School District - Ongoing one-on-one academic and social mentoring for students of all ages. Long-term commitment required. Contact Coreen Frank at frank.coreen@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Kirkwood Elementary- Reading and math tutors during and after school. Contact Sarah Smith at smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Lucas Elementary- Twice weekly, during school day or after school. Math tutors for counting, basic computation and problem solving. Contact Brian Lehmann at lehmann.brian@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Penn Elementary- One-on-one math tutoring, reading and listening skills. Contact Julie Robinson at robinson.julie@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Regina Elementary- Regal Learning Program (RLP) and Assisting Classroom Teacher Programdia (ACT) volunteers. RLPs help one child specifically, ACTs assist with whatever the teacher needs. Contact Principal Celeste Vincent at cvincent@regina.pvt.k12.ia.us
Roosevelt Elementary- Math computer lab supervision Tues. and Wed. afternoons. Contact Mindy Paulsen at paulsen.mindy@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Roosevelt Elementary - Reading and math help in after school program Mon. - Fri. any time between 3:30 - 5 p.m. Contact Mindy Paulsen at paulsen.mindy@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Shimek Elementary - Art room helpers, flexible hours during the school day. Contact Sloane Henry at sloanehenry@mchsi.com
Shimek Elementary - Math tutors, flexible hours during the school day. Contact Sloane Henry at sloanehenry@mchsi.com
Solon Middle School - Math and reading. Contact Kim Blankenheim at 624-3401 or kblankenheim@solon.k12.ia.us
South East Junior High - Work with same student each week on homework, test prep, organizational skills. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Mon. & Tues. Contact Rachel Ayers at ayers.rachel@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Van Allen Elementary - One-on-one math and reading skills building. Flexible hours. Contact Carmen Dixon at dixon.carmen@iccsd.k12.ia.us | Amana Elementary - Help with student lunch room tickets 11 - noon Mon., Tues., Thurs. Contact
Colleen Conrad at 622-3255
or cconrad@cca.k12.ia.us
Iowa City Community School District - Help with Family Resource Center events throughout the year. Contact Joan Vandenberg at vandenberg.joan@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Kirkwood Elementary- Volunteers needed to support family events throughout the year. Contact Sarah Smith at smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Lakeview Elementary- Processing and shelving books in Media Center. Contact Kim Blankenheim at 624-3401 or kblankenheim@solon.k12.ia.us
Penn Elementary- Organize activities for students over the lunch hour (board games, checkers, chess, crafts) Contact Julie Robinson at
robinson.julie@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Penn Elementary- Laminate materials for teachers at district print shop throughout the year. Contact Julie Robinson at
robinson.julie@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Roosevelt Elementary- Laminate materials for teachers at district print shop, monthly, throughout the year. Contact Mindy Paulsen at
paulsen.mindy@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Shimek Elementary - Office clerical help, flexible hours. Contact Sarah Smith at smith.sarah@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Van Allen Elementary- Processing and shelving books in Media Center. Contact Carmen Dixon at dixon.carmen@iccsd.k12.ia.us | | - Iowa City Community School District Foundation - Volunteers needed to fill committee and board positions to furtherthe Foundation's mission of generating private financial support forthe Iowa City Community School District. Contact Jacki Brennan at brennan.jacki@iccsd.k12.ia.us
- Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee -Interested in actively fostering a better business environmentthrough support of local education? The Education Committee meetsat 7:30 a.m., on the second Wednesday of the month during the schoolyear, ad hoc, and is chaired by Jackie Brennan of the Iowa City Community School District Foundation. For more information, Chamber staff liaison Alicia Streeterat 337-9637 or alicia@iowacityarea.com
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| GOVERNOR and STATE SENATE
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| FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
| Governor Chet Culver
http://www.governor.iowa.gov/administration/contact/
Address: Office of The Governor and Lt. Governor, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319 Senate Switchboard - (515) 281-3371 Senator Joe Bolkcom
joe.bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 728 Second Ave., Iowa City, IA, 52245
Senator Bob Dvorsky
robert.dvorsky@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 412 Sixth St., Coralville, IA, 52241
Senator Becky Schmitz
becky.schmitz@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 404 W. Washington, Fairfield, IA, 52556 | House of Representatives Capitol Switchboard - (515) 281-3221
Representative Dave Jacoby
david.jacoby@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 2308 Northridge Drive, Coralville, IA, 52241 Representative Jeff Kaufmann
jeff.kaufmann@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 2125 Old Muscatine Rd, Wilton, IA 52778 Representative Vicki Lensing
vicki.lensing@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 2408 Mayfield Road, Iowa City, IA, 52245 Representative Larry Marek
larry.merek@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 741 Riverside RD, Riverside, IA 52327 Representative Mary Mascher
mary.mascher@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 40 Gryn Court, Iowa City, IA, 52246 Representative Nate Willems
nate.williems@legis.state.ia.us
Home Address: 10 West Market, Lisbon, IA 52253 | Senator Charles Grassley
http://grassley.senate.gov/contact.cfm
135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-1501
(202) 224-3744
Senator Tom Harkin
http://harkin.senate.gov/c/
731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3254 Congressman Dave Loebsack
http://loebsack.house.gov/contactform/
1221 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-6576
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