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Program Results The Lights For Learning Program has just brought to a close its fifth successful school year! The results are the hard work and perseverance of thousands of IL school children and many very dedicated parents, teachers, administrators, and fundraiser coordinators. There efforts have resulted in a total of 35,234 Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) and an additional 1,193 strands of LED holiday lights that together total an amazing 36,427 energy saving lights!
St. Michael School in Orland Park was recently honored as the Lights For Learning Top Selling School for the 2007-2008 School Year. The 326 students from St. Michael who participated in the fundraiser sold a record 3,682 Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs and earned over $4,000.00 for their school. In attendance at the awards ceremony were St. Michael School Principal Bernadette Cuttone, St. Michael Parish priest, Fr. Michael Hack, Chad Bulman from the Midwest Energy Efficiency Administration, Peggy Chamness from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and Bernard Murphy, a trustee from the Village of Orland Park. The Lights For Learning fundraiser coordinator, teacher Nancy Ramig was also honored. St. Mary School in Metamora was awarded the Governor Rod Blagojevich Green Youth Award for there fundraising efforts. The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of youth in Illinois who are working on environmental and conservation projects. St. Mary School students sold 2,339 CFLs through their fundraiser. Connecticut students also continue to promote the use of CFLs through the Lights For Learning Program. Nearly 20 schools participated in the program through the 2007-2008 school-year. The Lights For Learning Program was recently highlighted at both the Naugatuck Earth Day event on the town green on Sunday, June 1st and in May at the Northwest Conservation District Annual Plant Sale held at the Goshen Fairgrounds. Nearly 400 CFLs were sold between the two events. Connecticut students will look forward to a special energy fair to be held in Hartford at the convention center in the fall of 2008.
Teacher Testimonials Janet from St. Mary’s School: “This fundraiser had a product everyone could use. It’s great to know we were helping the environment and educating people about conserving energy. Plus, we sold 2882 CFLs and raised over $3500.00! ” Pam from Oswego High School: “The product is something USEFUL and good for the environment. The program offers products at less than retail prices." Katie from St. Gregory School: “THANK YOU!!!! The CFLs are a big hit. We cannot wait until the fall and bringing the message to more students. All three teachers and their students were pleased and delighted (pun intended) with the Lights for Learning program. Thank you for sharing the program with us!” Doug from Fulton County High School, Agricultural Center: “I felt the sale was environmentally friendly, fit well into the curriculum, invited questions, and motivated students to investigate answers.” Lou Ann from Keith Country Day School: “We
enjoyed participating in this fundraiser because it was a combination
of fundraising and reducing energy use and carbon dioxide
release.” Pam from Niles North High School: “Green Squad was a new environmental club for our school this year. The Lights for Learning program fit well with our campaign to raise awareness of global warming.” Kathleen from Stuart R. Paddock School: “The program was easy to run, has great environmental impact, and the staff was cooperative and friendly!” “Our fundraising efforts allowed us to send more children than previously planned to the NEED (National Energy Education Development) conference in Washington.” Linda from Holy Cross School: “The high efficiency bulbs were a great tie-in to our spring musical which focused on Earth Day and the environment.” Lisa from Newman Catholic High School: “We are striving to develop community awareness throughout our school on energy conservation, recycling and global stewardship. The Lights for Learning program fits our needs!” Jennifer from New Lenox: “Just one bulb in every house could get more people thinking, then doing!” |
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