Friday, October 23, 2009

Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, Office of the First Lady, 608-575-5608

MEDIA ADVISORY

First Lady Doyle to Deliver Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle? Game Prize in Eau Claire

Will Also Encourage Students to Join the Read On Wisconsin! Book Club in Eau Claire

First Lady Jessica Doyle will deliver a Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle? weekly winner game prize to an elementary school student on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. at Northwoods Elementary School in Eau Claire. While there, Mrs. Doyle will discuss with students the opportunity to learn more about their home state and win weekly prizes by playing this fun and educational online game. Students in fourth through eighth grades can research the three clues found online each week to identify the mystery city. More information and game clues can be found at http://jessicadoyle.wi.gov/wheresjessica/.

Earlier at 12:00 p.m., Mrs. Doyle will visit students at Northstar Middle School in Eau Claire.  Mrs. Doyle will emphasize the importance of reading and encourage students to participate in the Read On Wisconsin! Book Club. Mrs. Doyle’s online book club, Read On Wisconsin!, is for students and educators across the state. Throughout the school year, Mrs. Doyle recommends books for five age groups each month. Students have the opportunity to discuss the books on the web site. To learn more about Read On Wisconsin or to join the club, visit http://readon.wi.gov.

First Lady Jessica Doyle’s Events for Monday, October 26, 2009:

12:00 p.m.      Northstar Middle School

                        2711 Abbe Hill Drive

                        Eau Claire

12:45 p.m.      Northwoods Elementary School

                        3600 Northwoods Lane

                        Eau Claire

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