A kindergarten class at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center decided that water lilies were the best choice to paint in honor of a special person. Courtney Fisher’s dual-language kindergarten students studied special women in history during March, Women’s History Month. They learned about important women who helped others, women such as Georgia O’Keefe, Rosa Parks, […]
Thanks to a grant from the District 200 Education Foundation, local students have the tools they need to independently calm themselves in times of stress. Westwood Elementary School psychologist Cathy Riley and social worker Kristin Thurow received funds from an Impact Grant for a project called “Calm Down Kits for Classrooms – Part 2.” The […]
Students at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center “traveled” this month to India, Poland, Ukraine, Colombia, South Africa, Peru, Ireland, Uganda, Mexico, Australia, Ecuador, Egypt, and Spain. “In a world that is ever-evolving and filled with diversity, we feel that it is important for our students to learn about each others’ cultures and to celebrate our […]
Students in teacher Scott Becker’s class of third- through-fifth graders at Dean Street Elementary are learning with games and activities bought with an Impact Grant from the District 200 Education Foundation. “The cooperative, fun activities provided by these products can help build better relationships between students,” Becker said. “My students will increase their skills in […]
An unusual and much-needed improvement will be prepared for both Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools. It is called a Zen Den. This project is funded by an IMPACT grant from District 200 Education Foundation to Ina Hall, the district’s truancy and attendance facilitator. “The concept of the Zen Den is to provide a space […]
Nearly $24,000 in grants for educational proposals have been awarded by the District 200 Education Foundation to Woodstock School District 200 staff members. Funding for 38 projects this school year includes: ν $1,929 submitted by Emily Gay and Eric Schleutermann for Creekside Middle School eighth-grade students to visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. […]
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