RE/MAX Hot-Air Balloon Will Make Two Educational Visits To Morris Schools In January

Students at the White Oak Elementary School and Immaculate Conception School, both in Morris, Ill., will learn about hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit each school to present a special indoor, interactive, educational program during January. The visits are part of an on-going balloon education program developed by RE/MAX Northern Illinois.

The students will learn about various aspects of ballooning, its history and the scientific principles involved. Plus, they will see a demonstration on how the balloon functions. During one portion of the program, students will be able to walk inside the balloon envelope, which is partially inflated with cold air. This demonstration will help them learn more about ballooning and how it relates to the subjects they study in school.

At White Oak, 55 White Oak Dr., the program will be presented twice on Jan. 17 at 8:45 and 9:45 a.m., with half the student body attending each session. Jana Padovano, an agent with RE/MAX Top Properties in Morris, Ill., is sponsoring this event.

At Immaculate Conception, 505 E. North St., the program will begin in the school gymnasium at 9 a.m. on Jan. 28, with a second presentation to follow if it is needed to accommodate all the students. Kimberly Thuente of RE/MAX Top Properties is the sponsor of this balloon team visit.