Thursday, April 25, 2013
Grant News!
Hot off the presses--here is some great news for our Libraries!
North Boone CUSD #200 is proud to announce that they are the recipients of a $5,000 "Back to Books" grant from the Illinois State Library. The grant project is called "Down on the Farm: Books for Kids in Rural Communities" and books on topics such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cooking, gardening, horses, ATVs, and skateboarding will be purchased. “I am pleased to be able to award these grants that will allow library users to be better educated and entertained,” said Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White. “Our libraries perform so many essential tasks, but at their core what our libraries do best is make books and other materials available to patrons.”
Also in Library news: Poplar Grove School is expanding the summer Library program this summer! The Library will be open 2 times during the week, with one time being in the evening. This will accommodate people who are unable to attend during the day. Exact times will be announced before the end of the year!
Happy Reading!!!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Happenings
We are on the big final learning push to the end of the year, and there are many exciting things coming up!
*A big shout out to the fabulous Poplar Grove Secretary, Mrs. Mary Piskie! We are celebrating Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, the 24th.
*A huge round of applause for our Poplar Grove Volunteers. Whether you have taken time to volunteer in the classroom, as a "Miracle Parent", Library Helper, PTO volunteer; we salute you. You are such an important part of our team, and we hope you enjoy our special Volunteer Tea, after school on Wednesday.
*Our teachers are going to enjoy tomorrow, the 23rd! They are going to have the opportunity to watch our Language Arts curriculum expert, Mindy Pudlo, in action as she models best practices in teaching both whole group and small groups of students.
*Ask your student about Eagle Fest! Are they going to earn a golden ticket?
*Reminder.......Early Release on Wednesday, May 8th. Our teachers will be learning more about teaching ELL students.
*MAP testing for 2-4th grades starting next Monday! It will be great to see our spring scores--I believe we will have many things to celebrate. You will be receiving all end of year testing results in the report card (except ISAT). Students typically make a big leap academically the last quarter of school, and we can't wait to see what our results will show!!
*A big shout out to the fabulous Poplar Grove Secretary, Mrs. Mary Piskie! We are celebrating Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, the 24th.
*A huge round of applause for our Poplar Grove Volunteers. Whether you have taken time to volunteer in the classroom, as a "Miracle Parent", Library Helper, PTO volunteer; we salute you. You are such an important part of our team, and we hope you enjoy our special Volunteer Tea, after school on Wednesday.
*Our teachers are going to enjoy tomorrow, the 23rd! They are going to have the opportunity to watch our Language Arts curriculum expert, Mindy Pudlo, in action as she models best practices in teaching both whole group and small groups of students.
*Ask your student about Eagle Fest! Are they going to earn a golden ticket?
*Reminder.......Early Release on Wednesday, May 8th. Our teachers will be learning more about teaching ELL students.
*MAP testing for 2-4th grades starting next Monday! It will be great to see our spring scores--I believe we will have many things to celebrate. You will be receiving all end of year testing results in the report card (except ISAT). Students typically make a big leap academically the last quarter of school, and we can't wait to see what our results will show!!
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