June+2009

Upper Peninsula Writing Project June 2009 Newsletter

Congratulations to... 

__**Justin Burton:**__ Mqt. Kiwanis Middle School Teacher of the Year
 * __Marsha Page:__** MARC Elementary Reading Teacher of the Year
 * __Blythe Raikko:__** Mqt. Teacher of the Year Runner-Up
 * __Joy Oslund:__** Ph.D.from MSU and Alma College teacher educator

Please let Paula (pdiedrich@mapsnet.org) and Mark Smith (masmith@nmu.edu) know of other awards so we can acknowledge them and include them in our annual NWP report. 

Also, be sure to check out the TC Spotlights. Take a moment to learn about your fellow TCs. The most recent additions are **Deb Allain, Keri Bath, and Sandy Bonsall**. We are always looking for nominations. If you have an idea, please email Paula (pdiedrich@mapsnet.org) or Ann Chappel (lwchappel@juno.com).

Another congratulations is in order for the NWP. At a time of scrutiny and difficult choices, President Obama's recommendation for NWP's funding to be kept level is a tribute to the work of local sites, to dedicated leadership, and to high-quality programs. Please take the time to write a letter to your legislators sharing how the NWP is affecting your career.

Retreat is August 17 & 18   Mark your calendars to attend the annual summer retreat at the Collins' Family Lodge. Arrive at 10 am on August 17 and depart at 10 am August 18. Mark will be sending out more information soon. Get to know the newest TCs, enjoy good food, sauna in the train caboose, and write.

Speaking of Writing...  A reminder that the annual Writing Marathon is on Saturday, October 10, and writer Uma Krishnaswami will be joining us. Anyone is invited to attend the writing marathon. In the past spouses and friends have joined us for a day of writing. Watch for the registration link on both the UPRA and MARESA Conference Registrations.

Both UPRA and MARESA are still soliciting presenters. To submit a proposal go to [|www.upreadingassociation.org] or [|www.maresa.org]

