
JOLIET GRADE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
2005 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to the following schools for being recipients of a grant from the Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence. Over $21,000 was awarded to 15 programs at our schools.
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Culbertson Elementary |
$2,443.32 |
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To purchase multicultural books for 5th grade students/parents |
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Cunningham Elementary |
$399.00 |
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Provide K-5 teachers with an online collection of e-books that give support for students who need to hear good oral reading and enrichment to those who are reading independently. |
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Dirksen Junior High |
$1,310.91 |
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To purchase journals, scholastic poetry, gel pens, chalk, bongo set, etc. for language arts students’ “Making Poetry Come Alive” project. |
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Eisenhower Academy |
$908.60 |
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To provide a variety of resources (i.e. E-fieldtrips, slavery series, artifacts) to enhance the study of Colonial America for Fifth graders. |
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Gompers Junior High |
$1,498.32 |
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To provide seven sets of books for the school’s Accelerated Reader Program. |
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Hufford Junior High |
$546.00 |
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Students will produce a hardcover book of a story they will write a myth on how early civilization told stories about the unknown and share with other students and schools. |
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Thomas Jefferson |
$3,948.73 |
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To purchase the Fairview Program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students to raise reading achievement |
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Thomas Jefferson |
$705.00 |
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To purchase two math manipulatives |
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Thomas Jefferson |
$1,300.00 |
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To purchase eight sets of books and tapes for
Special |
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Marshall Elementary |
$1,200.00 |
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To purchase Joliet Reads books for “You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You’ Program – students will bring home books to share with family members. |
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Pershing Elementary |
$1,750.00 |
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To purchase literacy materials for Daily Guided Reading Center time to differentiate the tasks for all 1st graders. |
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Sator Sanchez Elementary |
$1,257.85 |
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To purchase high quality social studies and science content videos for K-5 students. |
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Lynne Thigpen Elementary |
$1,421.10 |
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To purchase books, art supplies, cassettes, games and videos to have student learn about different cultures. |
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Lynne Thigpen Elementary |
$1,977.51 |
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To expand their Accelerated Reader Program to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. (11 teachers (2 S.E.) |
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Washington Junior High |
$500.00 |
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To purchase books for student-parent book club and cover printing expenses of a literary magazine. |
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More information about our 2005 Fundraiser can be seen here.