news release foreveryoung technology program gives senior citizens ...
MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Noonan
425 S. WASHINGTON STREET COMBINED LOCKS WI 54113
Marketing & Community Coordinator
(920) 788-7900 FAX (920) 788-7919
(920) 788-7900 [email protected]
www.kimberly.k12.wi.us
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOREVERYOUNG TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GIVES SENIOR CITIZENS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TECHNOLOGY FROM KHS STUDENTS Free education program put on by Kimberly High School students connects generations while sharing knowledge and skills. Kimberly, Wis. – February 17, 2016 – Based on the overwhelming interest and participation in the ForeverYoung program, senior citizens within the Kimberly Area School District will once again be able to learn technology skills from Kimberly High School (KHS) students in the free education series. The ForeverYoung initiative, which is in its third school year, is meant to create a stronger connection between students and senior citizens in the local community. KHS teachers Brad Klitzke and Carla Zellmer along with students from the high school, will work one-on-one with senior citizens to help them become more connected to their family and friends through the use of technology. Students will help them learn about various technologies that the participants are interested in, such as using Google, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, iPads and Apps. Sessions will be interactive and the District will provide technology equipment or participants can bring their own. The sessions are scheduled from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Kimberly High School’s Library Media Center. The 2016 Spring ForeverYoung sessions are:
March 8, 2016 -more-
March 15, 2016
March 22, 2016
Senior citizens within the Kimberly Area School District can sign up for one, some, or all of the sessions by leaving a message on the ForeverYoung reservation line at (920) 423-4180. They can request more information on the reservation line or view more details at https://goo.gl/iZfAZv.
About the Kimberly Area School District The Kimberly Area School District is a progressive public school district committed to providing the best possible education available to students. Its responsibility is to help lead the way in developing well-rounded students and future citizens. The District wants every student to be given the opportunity to reach their potential through academics, the arts and co-curricular activities. It encompasses approximately 17 square miles and serves over 5,000 students in one 4K center, four elementary schools (5K-4), two intermediate schools (5-6), one middle school (7-8) and one high school (9-12). To learn more about the Kimberly Area School District call (920)788-7900 or visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us. ###
425 S. WASHINGTON STREET COMBINED LOCKS WI 54113
Marketing & Community Coordinator
(920) 788-7900 FAX (920) 788-7919
(920) 788-7900 [email protected]
www.kimberly.k12.wi.us
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOREVERYOUNG TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GIVES SENIOR CITIZENS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TECHNOLOGY FROM KHS STUDENTS Free education program put on by Kimberly High School students connects generations while sharing knowledge and skills. Kimberly, Wis. – February 17, 2016 – Based on the overwhelming interest and participation in the ForeverYoung program, senior citizens within the Kimberly Area School District will once again be able to learn technology skills from Kimberly High School (KHS) students in the free education series. The ForeverYoung initiative, which is in its third school year, is meant to create a stronger connection between students and senior citizens in the local community. KHS teachers Brad Klitzke and Carla Zellmer along with students from the high school, will work one-on-one with senior citizens to help them become more connected to their family and friends through the use of technology. Students will help them learn about various technologies that the participants are interested in, such as using Google, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, iPads and Apps. Sessions will be interactive and the District will provide technology equipment or participants can bring their own. The sessions are scheduled from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Kimberly High School’s Library Media Center. The 2016 Spring ForeverYoung sessions are:
March 8, 2016 -more-
March 15, 2016
March 22, 2016
Senior citizens within the Kimberly Area School District can sign up for one, some, or all of the sessions by leaving a message on the ForeverYoung reservation line at (920) 423-4180. They can request more information on the reservation line or view more details at https://goo.gl/iZfAZv.
About the Kimberly Area School District The Kimberly Area School District is a progressive public school district committed to providing the best possible education available to students. Its responsibility is to help lead the way in developing well-rounded students and future citizens. The District wants every student to be given the opportunity to reach their potential through academics, the arts and co-curricular activities. It encompasses approximately 17 square miles and serves over 5,000 students in one 4K center, four elementary schools (5K-4), two intermediate schools (5-6), one middle school (7-8) and one high school (9-12). To learn more about the Kimberly Area School District call (920)788-7900 or visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us. ###
