South Prairie Reading Garden
South Prairie Elementary School was awarded $1,497.69 to turn a previously unused courtyard into a reading garden complete with hammocks and specialized seating.
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World Language Novels
The World Language program at Sycamore High School was awarded $2,120.00 to purchase novels in the target language which increases knowledge of vocabulary, increases context clues, and exposes students to other cultures.
SMS Video Production Equipment
The Sycamore Middle School Video Production studio was awarded $4,208.43 to purchase a new switcher and control panel for the students to use during 7th and 8th grade video production classes. This new equipment better aligns with what is being used in the next level classes at Sycamore High School ...
Newberry Book Library
The third and fourth grade classrooms at South Prairie Elementary School were awarded $1,56.10 to purchase a collection of John Newbery Medal finalist books. Students will be able to check out books to read at home and will form book clubs in the classroom to discuss titles they have read ...
SHS Softball Batting Cages
The Softball program was awarded $13, 594 to replace the batting cages at their current field located at Sycamore High School. When previous plans for a new diamond were put on a permanent hold, the current field was upgraded and conditions have been much improved. Thanks to the Bernice Kendall ...
Boogie Boards for North Grove
Mrs. McCormick's class at North Grove Elementary School will be writing in style with their new Boogie Board Tablets! These are alternatives to white boards and dry erase markers that cut down on waste and erase with just the touch of a button.
Timing Chips for Girls Track
The Sycamore High School girls track team was awarded $2,199 to purchase a timing chip system to use for practice. This grant was made possible by the Bernice Kendall Fund for Women’s Athletics.
SMS Library
The Sycamore Middle School Library received $10,000 to purchase non-fiction titles for the collection. Recently, over 1,600 items had to be retired due to condition and outdated content. This grant will build a foundation to begin replacing those books and add more current subject matters.
Southeast 5th Grade Books
The Southeast 5th grade classes were awarded $460.57 for novels for all 5th grade classrooms. By having the same titles available for all students, classes will be able to participate in discussions to analyze and compare different genres and topics.
SHS English Headphones
The SHS English I team was awarded $1,859.04 to purchase noise-cancelling headphones with microphones so students can learn at their own pace in the classroom with minimal distractions.
