Month: April 2016

Second Grade ‘Mini Offices’ & Learning Center

Mrs. Denault and her second grade class received a Foundation Mini Grant to purchase a rack to hang our listening center books, easy reader strips to track print, privacy shields, and make-a-word pocket charts. Mrs Denault explained that “During our literacy block, students have the opportunity to listen to stories on CDs. The rack makes […]

Document Camera for 4th Grade

A document camera for Julie Yergler’s 4th grade classroom was purchased with a mini-grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation. The students and teacher appreciate and use the Smartboard daily, but thought that a document camera would provide even more learning opportunities. Since receiving the camera, the class has found it especially helpful for studying […]

Listening Center added to 1st Grade

The first grade classroom has added a new diskmen CD players and books on CD to their listening center because of a grant from the Education Foundation. The listening center is such a valuable part of the 1st grades daily 5 rotations. Every day the students grab a bag with one of these diskmen and […]

2016 Foundation Scholarships

The Cissna Park Education Foundation provides a vehicle for individuals or organizations to offer Scholarships that assist Graduating Seniors in furthering their education.  In 2016 there are 2 scholarships that will be offered:  The Carl Berg Memorial Scholarship is being funded by the Family of Carl Berg who was a 2010 Graduate of Cissna Park […]