Newspapers in Education Sponsor

 

WHAT IS NIE?

 

NIE (Newspapers in Education) is a program that provides parents and educators with newspapers to help children learn in a fun and exciting way. Each month contributions from sponsors like you will be matched by The Watertown Daily Times and placed into an account to pay for the papers provided to classrooms each and every week.

 

WHO BENEFITS FROM NIE?

 

The newspapers are used as an educational tool and benefits parents, educators, & most importantly the children.

 

    *  Parents - Newspapers used at home provide quality time and foster a

       environment that helps you and your child grow together.

    *  Educators - Newspapers are used in schools as a useful tool for

       lesson plans.  They serve as a guide everyday in areas such as math,

       social studies, reading, geography, and the list goes on.

    *  Children - Children find newspapers to be a new and exciting way to

       learn.  Newspapers give children a sense of belonging in their

       community and challenge their thinking.

 

WHY SHOULD I BECOME A NIE SPONSOR?

 

As a NIE sponsor, you will become a partner in fighting illiteracy and provide schools with a teaching tool for all subject matters.  Your contribution will be matched by The Watertown Daily Times. Companies will be recognized in the community as a sponsor through our thank you ads.

 

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?

 

As an individual, you choose how much and when you would like to contribute. As a corporate sponsor you can choose 2 different levels of support or specify a set amount.

 

 

Sign up for NIE partner

 

     Business Name:  ____________________________________________________

 

     Full Name of contact:  _______________________________________________

 

     Address:  _________________________________________________________

 

     City, State, Zip:  ____________________________________________________

 

     Phone Number:  ____________________________________________________

 

     E-mail:  ___________________________________________________________

 

     Grade level you want to sponsor:  ______________________________________

 

     District you want to sponsor:

            O Watertown      O Johnson Creek      O Hustisford     

                  O Match me with any classroom listed in need of papers

 

     FRIEND             

                         O  $25  (1 semester)

                               O  $50

                               O  $100

                               O  $150

                               O  Other

 

     PARTNER         

                               O  $200

                               O  $500

                               O  $1,000

                               O  $2,000

                               O  Other 

 

Please print this page and mail along with your payment to:

       Watertown Daily Times

          NIE Coordinator - Dawn McBride

       P O Box 140

       Watertown, WI 53094-0140

Please feel free to email if there are questions:  Dawn McBride