Twin Cities Public Television and Mackin Educational Resources Announce PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest Winners
As part of its commitment to encouraging literacy among young people, Mackin Educational Resources proudly supports activities which engage students in reading and writing. One of these activities was the recent Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest.
Burnsville, MN, May 11, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Mackin Educational Resources is pleased to congratulate the winners of the first annual Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. Twelve winning entries were selected from more than 600 stories and illustrations submitted by children in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, and are posted at www.tpt.org/writers. The winners include:
Kindergarten
1st place: Little Days at the Waters – Abigail B.
Story: Show and Tell – Hashim B.
Illustration: The Rainbow Bird – Isabella T.
Teacher: Matthew Crosby, Saint Anthony Park Elementary
1st Grade
1st place: Max and the Mystery Kindergarten Teacher: William B.
Story: Fred Wants Ice Cream – Megan O.
Illustration – Megan the Snow Princess and the Prince – Rachel K.
Teacher: Joyce Lasser, Burroughs Community School
2nd grade
1st place: The Great Rescue – Annabel T.
Story: The Cure of the “Golden Touch” – Aileen D.
Illustration: The Dino Club – Dane B.
Teacher: Sara Cropper, Bamber Valley Elementary
Third Grade
1st place: Because of the Rain – Elizabeth R.
Story: The Climb – Alexandre C.
Illustration: Meryl’s Adventure – Eason J.
Teacher: Alecia Hageman, Foley Elementary
The winners were announced April 20 at a public celebration held at Union Station with more than 500 people in attendance. The festivities included live music from the Bazillions, an appearance by children’s author Chris Monroe, and storytelling by Beverly Cottman. In addition to honoring the 12 young people at the event, Mackin Educational Resources awarded the winning students’ teachers $125 gift certificates for books and other media offered on www.Mackin.com.
“Mackin is proud to promote the advancement of children’s literacy,” said Randal Heise, co-founder and president of Mackin Educational Resources. “Supporting active learning opportunities to inspire a love of literacy in the hearts of young people is the core of our corporate mission.”
About Mackin Educational Resources
Mackin Educational Resources has provided library and classroom materials to PK-12 schools for nearly 30 years. Known for its high commitment to customer care and customization, Mackin provides print books, eBooks, online databases, audiobooks, video resources and more to schools across the country and around the globe. Learn more about Mackin Educational Resources by visiting www.mackin.com or contacting them at 800-245-9540 – where every phone call is always answered in person and true customer service still exists.
About tpt
The mission of tpt is to “enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.”
As one of the nation’s leading public media organizations, tpt uses television, interactive media, and community engagement to advance education, culture and citizenship. Over its 50 plus year history, tpt has been recognized for its innovation and creativity with numerous awards, including Peabody awards and national and regional Emmys.
Based in St. Paul, MN, tpt is one of the highest rated PBS affiliates in the nation, reaching over 1.3 million people each month through multiple broadcast and online channels. The organization's particular areas of focus include: the educational readiness of children; serving the needs and unleashing the potential of America's aging population; engaging a new generation in the power of public media; and being the preferred media partner for organizations that align with our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community.
For more information about tpt, please visit our website at www.tpt.org or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
About PBS KIDS GO!
PBS KIDS GO! offers early elementary children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. For more information on specific PBS KIDS GO! content supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit PBS.org/pressroom, join our community online on Twitter and Facebook, or visit PBSKIDSGO.org.
Kindergarten
1st place: Little Days at the Waters – Abigail B.
Story: Show and Tell – Hashim B.
Illustration: The Rainbow Bird – Isabella T.
Teacher: Matthew Crosby, Saint Anthony Park Elementary
1st Grade
1st place: Max and the Mystery Kindergarten Teacher: William B.
Story: Fred Wants Ice Cream – Megan O.
Illustration – Megan the Snow Princess and the Prince – Rachel K.
Teacher: Joyce Lasser, Burroughs Community School
2nd grade
1st place: The Great Rescue – Annabel T.
Story: The Cure of the “Golden Touch” – Aileen D.
Illustration: The Dino Club – Dane B.
Teacher: Sara Cropper, Bamber Valley Elementary
Third Grade
1st place: Because of the Rain – Elizabeth R.
Story: The Climb – Alexandre C.
Illustration: Meryl’s Adventure – Eason J.
Teacher: Alecia Hageman, Foley Elementary
The winners were announced April 20 at a public celebration held at Union Station with more than 500 people in attendance. The festivities included live music from the Bazillions, an appearance by children’s author Chris Monroe, and storytelling by Beverly Cottman. In addition to honoring the 12 young people at the event, Mackin Educational Resources awarded the winning students’ teachers $125 gift certificates for books and other media offered on www.Mackin.com.
“Mackin is proud to promote the advancement of children’s literacy,” said Randal Heise, co-founder and president of Mackin Educational Resources. “Supporting active learning opportunities to inspire a love of literacy in the hearts of young people is the core of our corporate mission.”
About Mackin Educational Resources
Mackin Educational Resources has provided library and classroom materials to PK-12 schools for nearly 30 years. Known for its high commitment to customer care and customization, Mackin provides print books, eBooks, online databases, audiobooks, video resources and more to schools across the country and around the globe. Learn more about Mackin Educational Resources by visiting www.mackin.com or contacting them at 800-245-9540 – where every phone call is always answered in person and true customer service still exists.
About tpt
The mission of tpt is to “enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.”
As one of the nation’s leading public media organizations, tpt uses television, interactive media, and community engagement to advance education, culture and citizenship. Over its 50 plus year history, tpt has been recognized for its innovation and creativity with numerous awards, including Peabody awards and national and regional Emmys.
Based in St. Paul, MN, tpt is one of the highest rated PBS affiliates in the nation, reaching over 1.3 million people each month through multiple broadcast and online channels. The organization's particular areas of focus include: the educational readiness of children; serving the needs and unleashing the potential of America's aging population; engaging a new generation in the power of public media; and being the preferred media partner for organizations that align with our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community.
For more information about tpt, please visit our website at www.tpt.org or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
About PBS KIDS GO!
PBS KIDS GO! offers early elementary children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. For more information on specific PBS KIDS GO! content supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit PBS.org/pressroom, join our community online on Twitter and Facebook, or visit PBSKIDSGO.org.
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www.mackin.com
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