The Elementary Physical Education classes have incorporated Bowling into their activity list. Thanks to the Education Foundation, the small gym will be modified into a six (6) lane bowling alley. Bowling is a lifelong activity. Introducing the game at an early age encourages hand-eye coordination, aiming, and also provides the experience prior to making that […]
“BuzzMath”: Middle School Math Practice; Anytime, Anywhere
Mrs. Chrastka’s 6th through 8th-grade mathematics classes are using technology, on a weekly basis, to learn, develop, and practice their middle school mathematics skills through BuzzMath. This on-line program contains high quality problems with immediate detailed feedback, allowing students to progress at their own pace. BuzzMath is a popular alternative to standard textbook or worksheet […]
5th Grade Uses Privacy Shields During Testing
Rhonda Kollmann’s fifth grade students are now using new blue privacy shields to create some personal space in the classroom thanks to the Education Foundation. The class of 31 uses the shields during spelling test and then later a reading quiz. In the computer lab, the green dividers enable the students to maintain privacy in a […]
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iPad’s in the Grade School
Four mini iPads and cases were purchased with funds provided through a mini-grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation for Tresa Maul’s 3rd grade class and Julie Yergler’s 4th grade class. So far, the iPads have been used for a number of educational purposes by both classes including individualized math fact practice and listening to […]
Fundación helps Spanish Class
The Cissna Park Education Foundation recently purchased several items to be used by the High School Spanish classes at Cissna Park High School. This summer, the design of the Spanish classroom changed to a flexible seating environment. Although there are still a few desks, students have numerous seating options (they can choose to sit in […]
Reading made fun in a Classroom
Recently, twelve reading comprehension board games were purchased for Mrs. McCray’s reading room with a grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation. The Title 1 classroom’s purpose is to supplement and give extra practice in reading so that our all of our students can become better readers. Since this classroom does not use a textbook, […]
Fall Mini Grants Awarded
Eight Mini Grants totaling over $3,000 were approved by the Cissna Park Education Foundation at it’s meeting Thursday evening. Many Class rooms benefit from these grants from First Grade through High School. The projects include individual erasable marker boards, Science tools, Document Camera, individual clipboards, Privacy Shields, Mini i-Pads & learning games. As […]
$5,000 Available to Teachers: 2016-17 Mini Grants Announced
The 2016 – 17 school year Mini Grant calendar & budget has been announced by the Board of the Education Foundation. $2500 each semester this school year will be awarded through the Foundation’s Mini Grant program. Teachers can apply for funds that can be used for non-expendable items for the classroom. Their proposal must […]
High School Physics studies Radiation
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 […]
