In an effort to accommodate the Next Generation Science Standards in physics, Science Teacher Brad Wacker wanted to have his students experience collecting and analyzing data from safe radioactive sources. To achieve this goal, he need to obtain a radioactive sensor to detect radiation. The Cissna park Education Foundation was able to provide the needed equipment […]
IPads for 2nd Grade
Mrs. Denault and her second grade class received two mini IPads and covers through a grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation. During the 2nd grade literacy block, students have the opportunity to read and listen to stories, and strengthen their language skills. Certain apps on the IPads offer individualized support for each child. This […]
History comes to life in Sr. English Class
In the fall of 2015 the Cissna Park High School English class received a mini-grant from the Education Foundation to purchase a new set of novels. British Literature is what is studied in senior English, but that can sometimes get dull for the students so the teacher Pricilla Soto wanted the students to read something […]
New Art Department Bulletin Board
A new bulletin board for the hall outside of the Art room has been purchased with a Mini Grant to allow for more display of student artwork. Many students do their best and strive to get their artwork in the display case for Artist of the Month/Quarter; however, some students may not be able to […]
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 […]
New ‘Spark’ to Science Department
Utilizing a grant awarded by the Cissna Park Education Foundation, the high school science department was able to purchase spark timers and hand crank generators for the physics program. With the New Illinois Science Standards being released, physics teacher Mr. Wacker has been working on updating equipment to provide a more engaging physics class. The […]
Helping Make Kindergarten Math FUN!
Math should be fun so the Education Foundation provided Amanda Gooden’s Kindergarten classroom with a huge assortment of math manipulatives. The Kindergarten students now have jumbo dice, double dice, magnetic numbers, geo boards and many fun games to use during math centers. Amanda explained that “the Geoboards will provide us with hands on exploration of […]
Food Science Classes receive DVD set
The Cissna Park High School Family and Consumer Science Department was recently awarded a grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation to purchase DVDs and a reference book for the Foods classes. The seven DVDs cover topics such as food safety and sanitation; knife skills; seafood, poultry and meat cooking techniques; stocks and sauces; vegetable, […]
