The students at John C. Haines Elementary School, 247 W. 23rd Pl., in Chinatown located in Chicago, Illinois, will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 19. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 750 students and staff at Haines will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions. The program will be presented three times in the gymnasium at Haines to accommodate all the students, once at 9:30 a.m. and again at 10:25 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. As part of the educational presentation, the balloon envelope will be inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it.
Students also will go outside for a demonstration of the balloon basket and its propane burners, which heat air to lift the balloon.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Haines Elementary School In Chicago On May 19
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Visit Locke School In Chicago On May 22 As Students Celebrate Success In Reading Challenge
Program Sponsored By RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Josephine Locke Elementary School, 2828 N. Oak Park Ave., in Montclare neighborhood of Chicago, IL, will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 22. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 1,260 students at Locke earned the balloon visit by conquering a challenge from their teachers to read 40,000 books during the school year, which they first accomplished during the 2007-2008 school year by reading 48,320 books. The goal for the current school year was also 40,000 books, and it looks as if the students will exceed it. To learn about the reading challenge, visit the school’s Web site: www.lockeschool.org.
The balloon visit is one of many activities planned for the students that day – an all day recognition/celebration of the students’ achievements.
The presentation by the balloon crew will teach the students about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions.
The program will be presented at 9 a.m. outdoors on the school playground, weather permitting, but can be moved indoors if required. The balloon envelope will be inflated with hot air to its full 75-foot height if the program is held outdoors. If the program moves indoors, the envelope is inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Columbia Explorers Academy In Chicago On May 18
Program Sponsored by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Columbia Explorers Academy Elementary School, 4520 S. Kedzie Ave. in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 18. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 1,100 students and staff at Columbia will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions. The program will be offered four times that day, starting at 9:15 a.m., in the school gymnasium, so that all students will have a chance to participate. During the presentation, the balloon envelope will be inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it.
Monday, May 11, 2009
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Homestead Elementary In Aurora On May 20
Program Created by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network The students at Homestead Elementary School, 2830 Hillsboro Blvd., Aurora, Ill., will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 20. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 600 students and staff at Homestead will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions.
The outdoor program will be presented at 9 a.m. on the school grounds, where students will see a presentation on the fundamentals of ballooning and watch as the 75-foot-tall balloon is inflated. The visit of the balloon and its crew is being sponsored by Craig Smyser with RE/MAX of Naperville in Naperville, IL.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Coles Elementary School In Chicago On May 14
Program Sponsored By RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Edward Coles Elementary School, 8441 S. Yates Blvd., in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 14. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 650 students and staff at Coles will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions. The program will be presented at 9:30 a.m. outdoors on the south parking lot of the school, weather permitting, but can be moved indoors if required. The balloon envelope will be inflated with hot air to its full 75-foot height if the program is held outdoors. If the program moves indoors, the envelope is inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Our Lady Of The Gardens School In Chicago
The students at Our Lady of the Gardens School, 13300 S. Langley Ave., in the Riverdale neighborhood of Chicago, IL, will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 14. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 200 students and staff at the school will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions. The program will be presented at 1:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium where the 75-foot-tall balloon envelope will be inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it as part of the educational presentation.
Students also will go outside for a demonstration of the balloon basket and its propane burners, which heat air to lift the balloon.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Highlight Freedom School Family Carnival In Plainfield On May 16
Sponsored By Lisa Koonce and RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The RE/MAX hot air balloon will make a special appearance at the 2nd Annual Freedom Elementary School Family Carnival starting at 5 p.m. on May 16. The school is at 11600 Heritage Meadow Dr., Plainfield, Ill.
Freedom students and others at the event will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew present an interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The program will begin outdoors at 5 p.m. as the 75-foot-tall balloon is inflated on the school grounds. Later, a presentation on the fundamentals of ballooning will be presented in the school gymnasium. At the conclusion of the program, at approximately 6:30 p.m., plans call for the balloon to lift-off from the school grounds for a free flight
The visit of the balloon and its crew is being sponsored by Lisa Koonce with RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville, Illinois.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Southside Elementary School In Morrison On May 15
Program Created by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Southside Elementary School, 100 Academic Dr., Morrison, Ill., will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 15. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 600 students and staff at Southside will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions.
The outdoor program will be presented twice, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., starting in the school gymnasium, where students will see a presentation on the fundamentals of ballooning. Later, the students will be able to go outside and watch as the 75-foot-tall balloon is inflated on the school grounds. The visit of the balloon and its crew is being sponsored by Louise Clark, broker/owner of RE/MAX Property Associates in Morrison.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Gary Elementary School In Chicago On May 13
Program Sponsored by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Joseph E. Gary Elementary School, 3740 W. 31st St., in s Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, IL, will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 13. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 1,200 students and staff at Gary will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions. The program will be presented at 9 a.m. outdoors on the school playground, weather permitting, but can be moved indoors if required. The balloon envelope will be inflated with hot air to its full 75-foot height if the program is held outdoors. If the program moves indoors, the envelope is inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Stanton School In Fox Lake On May 11
Program Developed by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Stanton School, 101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, Ill., will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 11. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 300 students and staff at Stanton will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions.
The outdoor program will begin at 9:30 a.m. when all students will watch as the 75-foot-tall balloon is inflated on the school grounds. Later, a presentation on the fundamentals of ballooning will be presented in the school gymnasium.
The visit of the balloon and its crew is being sponsored by Michael Lescher of RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee, Illinois.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon To Make Educational Visit To Bethany Lutheran School In Naperville On May 12
Program Developed by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The students at Bethany Lutheran School, 1550 Madaff Road, Naperville, Ill., will get an exciting introduction to hot air ballooning when the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew visit the school on May 11. The visit is part of an on-going interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
The 250 students and staff at Bethany Lutheran will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history, the scientific principles involved and a demonstration on how the balloon functions.
The outdoor program will begin at 9 a.m. when all students will watch as the 75-foot-tall balloon is inflated on the school grounds. Later, a presentation on the fundamentals of ballooning will be presented in the school gymnasium.
The visit of the balloon and its crew is being sponsored by Lisa Stover of RE/MAX Action, Lisle, Ill.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon In Joliet On May 19 To Help Cornerstone Make Dreams Come True
Visit Sponsored By RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
The RE/MAX hot air balloon will make a special trip to the Joliet Airport in Joliet, Ill., on May 19 to help Cornerstone Services, Inc., a not-for-profit agency that aids adults with developmental disabilities, make some dreams come true.
For many disabled adults, the idea of riding in a balloon is a long-time wish. At Joliet Airport from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., several dozen disabled adults from around Illinois will have an opportunity, weather permitting, to experience the thrill of lifting off the ground in the RE/MAX balloon for a tethered ride that takes them 30 to 40 feet off the ground.
The balloon’s visit is sponsored by Ken Saieg of RE/MAX Realty of Joliet in cooperation with the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. The visit is part of Freedom Quest, a state-wide effort to encourage Illinois political leaders to increase the resources devoted to assisting disabled adults. The event in Joliet is one of 13 planned around the state prior to a May 21 gathering in Springfield to petition the governor.
The ceremony at Joliet Airport, which will also help celebrate Cornerstone’s 40th anniversary, will include the presentation of three Dream Maker Awards to individuals or groups who have made special contributions to helping the disabled realize their dreams.
