Welcome to the November issue of eDividends!

In this Issue

	JA Rocky Mountain Launches New Web Site
	Regis Jesuit Triumphs at JA Stock Market Challenge
	JA Volunteers Make a Difference Every Day
	Premium LoDo Office Space for Rent

In Other News

• Gov. Ritter's P-20 Council announces draft recommendations to improve education system at Nov. 16th meeting.

   

• According to the National Retail Federation, Black Friday weekend traffic was up 4.8% from last year as consumers shop for smaller ticket items...read more.

   

• Did you know, as a JA supporter, you are part of an international community? Check out what JA (InJAz) is doing in Lebanon.
  

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JA Rocky Mountain Launches New Web Site

Today, JA Rocky Mountain unveiled its new Web site, which is sure to provide a wealth of information for all JA supporters - including investors, volunteers, teachers, and students. The new site features a fresh design and new interactive functionality, including Discussion Forums and a weekly JA Blog. The Discussion Forums provide JA volunteers and teachers with an opportunity to exchange ideas, from best practices to teaching tips. For the first time, volunteers and teachers will have an easy and fun way to share information and stories about the classroom experience. The JA Blog is a great source for up-to-the-minute news and information about Junior Achievement, including recent events, JA in the news, and other current happenings.

We'd like invite you to get involved in JA's online community by visiting the new forums and sharing your best classroom experience.  We ask that you register before posting your story, but the registration process is quick and please be assured that we will not share any of your contact information with outside parties.

Many thanks to the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for their support of the JA Web site redesign project. Please take a moment to check out our new site at www.jacolorado.org.

*Don’t forget to update your bookmarks and favorites!

Regis Jesuit Triumphs at JA Stock Market Challenge

The trading was intense and the competition fierce, but ultimately, a team from Regis Jesuit High School took home top honors at the 2007 JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by The Allstate Foundation . The winning team managed to accumulate a final net worth of more than $2 million and achieved astounding portfolio growth in excess of 300%. There were 237 high school students competing in this year’s JA Stock Market Challenge, which took place on Thursday, November 8th at the University of Denver’s Cable Center. Prior to the event, students learned investing and stock market fundamentals through JA Take Stock in Your Future, the classroom component of the program led by Allstate volunteers. A team from Mountain Vista High School came in second place, with a net worth of $1,694,083 and portfolio growth of 239%. Third place went to yet another team from Regis Jesuit High School, with a final net worth of $1,554,367 and portfolio growth of 211%.

Also, congratulations to the winners of our corporate event!  ghSMART took first place overall with an impressive net worth of $13,176,776, while John Casper took the top spot for highest portfolio growth at 328%.

Mark your calendars for next year’s JA Stock Market Challenge, which will take place on November 13, 2008. For more information about the JA Stock Market Challenge, please visit our Web site.

JA Volunteers Make a Difference Every Day

In August, Keith Jones, a JA volunteer with the DPS Summer Academy, made a promise to a group of Montbello High School students. He promised to stay with them until they graduate from Montbello in 2011. On Tuesday October 16th, Keith showed these students that he intends to keep that promise. A seasoned chef, Keith hosted a fabulous meal for the students at Roth Distributing Company in Aurora as a way of showing the kids how much he cares about their future. Thank you, Keith, for making a difference!

Another DPS Summer Academy JA volunteer, Christina Martinez, has gone above and beyond for the students. In addition to donating her time and effort at the Summer Academy, Christina has also donated much-needed school supplies to both Lake and Kunsmiller Middle Schools. Thank you, Christina, for making a difference!

Premium LoDo Office Space for Rent

Junior Achievement is currently offering approximately 2,000 square feet of premium office space for rent on the second floor in the Denver Chamber Building - available immediately. The space features window offices with glass sidelights, open interior, and large west side glass exposure. One reserved underground parking space available ($145.00/month). The Denver Chamber Building is located in the heart of Lower Downtown with easy in-and-out access to Speer Boulevard and I-25. For more information, please contact Bradley Rice of Fuller Real Estate at brice@fullercompany.com or 303-312-4276.