Homer's 2007 Reading Program

Please allow us to introduce you to the 2007 Homer's Reading Program presented by the Peoria Chiefs . The goal of this program
is to promote reading as a foundation for learning and to provide incentives which will encourage your students to have fun as they  

participate in the program. The Peoria Chiefs feel that Homer's Reading Program will be a rewarding experience for your students,
but it cannot be a success unless we have your involvement and enthusiasm.

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

 The Peoria Chiefs are excited about another season of Homer's Reading Program. With thousands of central Illinois students 
partaking in this incentive based program in the past, the Chiefs ' are developing one of the best reading programs in the country! 
Below you will see details explaining logistics of the program, and other information regarding to rewards and materials. We hope
to see you at the park this season, Spring of 2007. Please look over the enclosed information, and if you have any questions please  
contact us at 309 680-4000. Thank you as we all look forward to another successful season of Homer's Reading Program. 

   

Brief Highlights  

  • Incentive Based - The program is designed to encourage the children to read by providing rewards at differents s
    s    tages (bases).
  • Progress Tracking - Our program is designed for easy use. Teachers/Librarians/Administrators are given a poster to

    display the progress of their participants around our Reading Baseball Diamond.

  • Materials Involved -   Let us do all the work! We supply all the necessary materials and rewards to ensure a
    successful     program for the educators as well as the students.  
  • Rewards Offered - Receive prizes from the Chiefs! Upon completion of the program the Chiefs will provide
    all the     prizes for the students' base completions.
  • Flexibility - Even if you already have a reading program in place, Homer's Reading Program is a perfect 
    companion. The levels can be modified at the teacher's discretion to increase the value of a    preexisting program,
    and ultimately provide a more powerful program for your classroom.     

    Student Benefits   

    • Educational - A fun way to encourage student's reading development.
    • Rewards - Students earn prizes as they complete each level of the reading program.
    • Tickets - With 4 levels and prizes students are kept interested by the varying prizes at each level. 
    • School Day - Students earn a complimentary ticket upon when they complete the program. A "Special Day" for
      the school at the stadium       that includes many acknowledgements for the students, and their complementary ticket. 
    • On-field Parade - A pregame parade celebrating the successful reading program students and their accomplishments 
      will take place on the day of your school's game.
    • Additional Tickets - Discounted tickets are available for the participants family members upon the programs completion.

       

      Educator Benefits

    •  Encourage reading to all students in a fun and exciting way.
    • Motivate students by scheduling an appearance by Homer, our lovable Dalmatian mascot.
      (based on availability)
    • Provide your school an opportunity to be recognized by the central Illinois community.
    • The ease and flexibility of this program makes it simple to integrate into any of your current lesson plans.
      (with or without a current       reading program in place)
    •  Provide prizes to your students.

       If you have any questions, please contact either Eric Obalil (309)-680-4019 or Joel Merrill (309) 680-4079.
      To sign up for Homer's Reading Program, please download the       sign-up sheet (pdf) and mail it to :
                                                                                Homer's Reading Program
                                                                                730 SW Jefferson
                                                                                Peoria, IL 61602