Show #107:

Reading Buddies* - John F. Kennedy Elementary of Jamesburg students are publishing books in an effort to promote the love of reading and writing, as well as build their self-esteem.

Coast Guard - A helicopter lands in the Roselle Park High School athletic field to provide students with a real-life application of physics and engineering principals. An advanced mechanical drawing class will observe the landing of a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter.

Rainbow Connection* - Students and their families at New Egypt Elementary School in Plumstead Township participate in workshops to learn how art connects to other subjects, like reading, science and math.

Space Week - Oakcrest High School students learn about the wonders of astronomy during Spaceweek 2000, thanks to a grant from McDonalds. The students in Mays Landing participate in science based activities involving our constellation with the help of the Internet, telescopes and binoculars.

*These programs are funded through the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.